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FDA approves drug that doubles survival time of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer

FDA approved on Wednesday (26) daraxonrasib, a drug manufactured by Revolution Medicines that will be sold as Rasonque, the first treatment to substantially prolong the life of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, doubling survival time. The medication is taken in the form of two tablets per day and represents a milestone in the treatment of one of the most lethal diseases in medicine, generating great enthusiasm among specialists and patients, although it is not a cure.

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Según la información proporcionada, se registraron **al menos siete réplicas** (temblorones) después del terremoto de magnitud 3.6 en Tenerife.

In Tenerife, seismic activity was again recorded with at least seven aftershocks following the four strong earthquakes on Wednesday afternoon, north of Punta Hidalgo, the two most intense with magnitudes of 3.6 and 3, felt by the population. None of the new aftershocks were felt by the population, and scientists rule out any relation to the island's seismovolcanic activity.

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El Periódico Mediterráneo - General27/08/26, 17:03

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New Intensive Care Unit has already monitored more than 70 patients

The new Intensive Medicine Unit (PAMI) of the Local Health Unit of the Northeast has already followed more than 70 patients in its first month of operation. The PAMI ensures the permanent presence of an intensivist doctor 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the objective of bringing intensive medicine closer to critical patients and reducing the time for specialized response. The diversified healthcare activity included situations of severe infectious disease, shock, respiratory failure, cardiovascular and neurological emergencies, hemorrhage, trauma, intoxication, and cardiorespiratory arrest, allowing for timely recognition of clinical severity and initiation of resuscitation and advanced support measures.

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A Voz de Trás-os-Montes27/08/26, 16:46

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Higher School of Agriculture of Viseu has new educational offerings

The Escola Superior Agrária de Viseu announced the approval of a new CTeSP (Professional Higher Technical Course) in Healthy Eating, which will be available for admission in the academic year 2026/2027. This new training program aims to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in the field of nutrition and healthy food production, reinforcing the institution's commitment to training aligned with current consumption and well-being trends.

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Diário de Viseu27/08/26, 16:30

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Children learn to protect nature at Lagos Zoo

Lagos Zoo participated in the initiative "Lagos na Onda do Verão 2026", carrying out environmental education activities targeted at children. The activity aimed to teach the youngest ones about nature protection and environmental preservation, integrating into the summer programming of the municipality of Lagos.

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Barlavento27/08/26, 16:20