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ACP Says Increased Oversight of Private Equity in Health Care Is Needed to Protect Patients and the Physician Workforce

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:00 EST

Private equity investment in health care requires increased regulatory oversight and policies to better protect patients and physicians from the adverse impact of growing corporate interests, says the American College of Physicians (ACP).

Early Use of Tirzepatide Better Improves Blood Sugar Control Compared with Standard Care in Type 2 Diabetes

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:00 EST

A randomized clinical trial compared tirzepatide with intensified standard care approaches in adults with a recent type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis that was not adequately controlled on metformin alone.

Direct-to-consumer pharmacies could save commercially insured patients 85% on high-cost generic drugs

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:00 EST

A report comparing the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) to copayments or coinsurance under employer-sponsored insurance found that patients with high-cost generic prescriptions could lower their out-of-pocket costs from $140 to $25 by bypassing their insurance and using MCCPDC.

Seeing Disease Earlier, Faster, and More Clearly: How MUST Researchers Are Building AI-Driven Early-Warning Systems for Medicine

iGroup — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:15:43 EST

Research team at Macau University of Science and Technology is developing AI-driven early-warning systems that detect weak disease signals earlier, speed up cancer diagnosis, and support more precise treatment decisions across cancer, aging, vision, and women's health.

NASCAR Star's Death Shows How Sepsis Can Kill Anyone if Not Caught

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:50:44 EST

An overview of sepsis symptoms, treatment, care, efforts to improve treatment, and prevention, in the wake of a NASCAR superstar's death.

No Current, No Problem: Wireless Electric Field Steers Immune Cells but Stuns Cancer Cells

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:45:54 EST

Scientists have long known that electric fields can guide cell movement by a process called electrotaxis. However, most studies rely on electrodes that touch the cell medium, creating currents that complicate the biochemistry. Now, researchers designed a wireless platform that delivers a unidirectional electric field (Wi-uEF) without measurable current. Using this system, they discovered that human neutrophils consistently migrate toward the negative side (cathode), while breast cancer cells lose their directional persistence without preferring any direction. The findings separate the effects of electric potential from measurable electrical current, offering a cleaner way to study how cells sense and respond to voltage gradients.

Curious by Nature | Dean Sandro Galea - Health Is More Than Doctors, Food, and Exercise

Newswise — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:30:58 EST

Most people think health begins with personal choices: diet, exercise, doctor visits, or medications. But according to Dean Sandro Galea of the WashU School of Public Health, those factors may only scratch the surface.

Blacks, Hispanics and Asians Use Asthma Inhalers Less Than Whites

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:10:26 EST

Blacks, Hispanics and Asians use asthma inhalers less than whites, suggesting that socioeconomic factors and lack of access to specialty care are at the root of this gap.

UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center Researchers Present Cancer Insights and Results at ASCO 2026

University of Chicago Medical Center — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:05:38 EST

Physicians, scientists, and trainees from the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) will highlight clinical trial results, patient care education sessions, and more during the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, which takes place May 29-June 2, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

UChicago Expands Its Offerings in Biomedical Ethics

University of Chicago Medical Center — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:55:52 EST

A new concentration and certificate program give students and professionals added opportunities for training in a rapidly evolving field.

Targeted Concussion Treatment at HSS Enables Patients with Persistent Symptoms to Make a Full Recovery

Hospital for Special Surgery — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:55:46 EST

Persistent symptoms after a concussion can severely disrupt someone's life, but with targeted, holistic treatment tailored to an individual's needs, recovery is possible.

SOAR Program Connects UChicago's Cancer Research Legacy to Next Generation of Medical Leaders

University of Chicago Medical Center — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:50:37 EST

The Scholars in Oncology-Associated Research (SOAR) program exposes medical students to high-quality mentored research career opportunities.

UChicago Researchers Pinpoint Protective Role of a Key Protein in Pancreatitis

University of Chicago Medical Center — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:50:26 EST

Study reveals how a tiny "gatekeeper" protein helps the pancreas flush itself and limit damage.

Ebola: Johns Hopkins Expert Explains Why the Current Outbreak Is Particularly Concerning

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:45:05 EST

Roswell Park at ASCO 2026: GLP-1s and Aggressive Breast Cancer, CAR T in Older Adults, AI-Informed Benchmarking

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:20:00 EST

The research findings of experts from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center will be featured during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting May 29 to June 2 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

ASCO: UT MD Anderson Spotlights Emerging Precision Therapies for Rare and Difficult-to-Treat Cancers

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:10:22 EST

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will present new findings at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting showcasing innovative targeted therapies for several rare and hard-to-treat cancers.

Using Advanced Imaging to Improve Brain Cancer Treatment

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:05:07 EST

Benjamin Ellingson, PhD, and his team are developing advanced MRI and PET imaging techniques that allow clinicians and researchers to look beyond standard brain scans and study tumor biology and the tumor microenvironment in real time.

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry research launches to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX CRS-34 mission

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:55 EST

The project, known as VIBES -- Vibration-Induced Bone Exercise Stimulation -- will examine whether low-intensity vibration can help counteract the aging-like bone loss associated with microgravity.

Keep Kids Safe This Summer With 12 Tips From Johns Hopkins Experts

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:08 EST

Water accidents, sunburns, dehydration and head/neck injuries are some of the most common concerns pediatricians see during the summer. Doctors at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, say many of these injuries can be prevented by keeping safety top of mind.

Los ganchos moleculares mejoran la capacidad de llegar al objetivo y la eficacia de los farmacos contra el cancer

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:45:46 EST

En el diseno de medicamentos, se busca tratar los tejidos enfermos al tiempo que se preservan los sanos y, a menudo, se une el principio activo a algo que lo guia directamente hasta su objetivo. Sin embargo, los farmacos necesitan tiempo para actuar, lo que significa que deben permanecer cerca de los tejidos enfermos durante el tiempo suficiente. Ahora, un grupo de cientificos que publican en ACS Central Science han desarrollado un portador de farmacos que se ancla fisicamente a las membranas de las celulas cancerosas, lo que aumenta la retencion de los farmacos y, por lo tanto, mejora su eficacia en ensayos con animales.

Cholesterol-Craving Cancers Need Lipid Enzymes to Use Metabolites for Growth

Sanford Burnham Prebys — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 EST

While many American adults are trying to reduce cholesterol levels, certain cancerous tumors have a relentless appetite for the metabolite. Some tumor cells use as much cholesterol as they can access to accelerate their growth beyond the capabilities of normal cells.

I'm looking for experts - Jen A. Miller, AARP

Newswise Expert Queries — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

I'm looking for experts who can talk about how GLP1s are affecting people's

Ebola Outbreak, U.S. National Security Meeting, Long Island Rail Road Strikeand More: Call for Experts May 18, 2026

Newswise — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:15:00 EST

Newswise editorial staff have compiled the following suggestions for Expert Pitches and story ideas to pitch reporters.

Dana-Farber Researchers to Present Two Plenary Studies and Additional Late-Breaking Cancer Research at 2026 ASCO

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:15:16 EST

- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers will present findings at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) from several studies with compelling and potentially practice-changing results spanning multiple cancer types, including pancreatic, prostate, breast, and multiple myeloma. Investigators will also present additional clinical trial results that support future research into new strategies for the treatment of sarcoma, brain, prostate, and breast cancers.

Penn Medicine at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2026

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 EST

Penn Medicine researchers will share updates on GLP-1s and breast cancer, AI, CAR T cell therapy, and more at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting.