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Researchers Reveal How Inhaled Nanoplastics Trigger Lung Inflammation

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:10 EST

- Polyethylene and polypropylene nanoparticles cause acute lung inflammation in a mouse model, revealing how two widely used plastics affect the lungs - Oxidative stress in lung immune cells helps explain the inflammatory response, highlighting the need to consider particle surface area in safety assessments

Single-Pill Combination Helps More Patients Control Hypertension

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:30:00 EST

Antihypertensive medications combined into a single pill lowered blood pressure more effectively than typical treatment with multiple pills for patients in Jamaica and Colombia, a study co-led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.

HSS Study Highlights Potential for CAR T-Cell Therapy to Transform Lupus Treatment

Hospital for Special Surgery — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:30:00 EST

A type of cellular therapy originally developed to treat cancer is showing promise as a potential treatment for people with difficult-to-treat lupus, according to a new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Known as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, the approach is increasingly being investigated for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study, CAR T-Cell Therapy in SLE: A Pooled Analysis, was presented today at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, ACR Convergence 2026.

Intravenous Antiplatelet Therapy May Improve Heart Function in Cardiogenic Shock Patients Compared to Oral Medication

Mount Sinai Health System — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:50:55 EST

Trial led by Mount Sinai researcher could help improve long-term outcomes for these complex cases

UT MD Anderson and P-Cure Collaborate to Advance First Compact Upright Dual-Modality Proton and Helium Ion Therapy Platform

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:10 EST

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and P-Cure Ltd. today announced a strategic alliance to advance the development and clinical validation of a next-generation particle therapy platform designed to deliver both proton and helium ion therapy from a single compact upright treatment system.

Judy Ou Connects the Dots Between Environment and Cancer

University of Utah Health — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:35:13 EST

Ou works to keep patients and families healthier by learning how the world around us affects our health.

Mount Sinai Study Identifies Single Amino Acid Change That Alters Andes Virus Protein Behavior in Human Cells

Mount Sinai Health System — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:30:06 EST

Research compares rodent- and human-derived Andes virus isolates and identifies differences in viral protein movement and particle release

Is It a Sinus Infection, Allergies, or Both?

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:25:02 EST

If you have frequent sinus symptoms that follow a seasonal pattern, allergies may be the root cause. Seasonal allergies can cause congestion, drainage, facial pressure, and fatigue. The inflammation they trigger can also increase the risk of bacterial sinusitis, a common form of sinus infection.

Putting Patients and Families at the Center of Bladder Exstrophy Care

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:20:31 EST

The 2026 Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community conference at Children's Hospital Los Angeles combined clinical education with family-led conversations. As one of just 10 ABEC Centers of Excellence nationwide, CHLA is a major referral center for bladder exstrophy, a rare and complex condition in which the bladder and related organs develop outside a baby's body.

Celebrating 25 Years of Lifesaving Cardiovascular Research

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:15:15 EST

An 82-year-old man credits a coronary artery calcium test he received in 2001 with leading to changes in his lifestyle and medical therapy that are keeping him alive and healthy today. This type of assessment has now become part of routine clinical care for some adults with intermediate-level risk for atherosclerosis and follows 25 years of research dedicated to improving cardiovascular disease risk prediction and prevention.

Medicine and Bio Leaders Convene for Future of Oncology Summit

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:10:15 EST

Yale Cancer Center and BioCT sponsored summit will bring together 400+ attendees and 70+ speakers across science, technology, and investment.

Mindfulness Therapy Assisted by Ketamine May Strengthen Body Awareness to Reduce Opioid Cravings

University of California San Diego — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:10:15 EST

New findings suggest ketamine may enhance mindfulness therapy by helping people better recognize and respond to internal body signals tied to craving and emotional regulation.

Military Spouses on the Move: Cedars-Sinai Supports Families, Careers

Cedars-Sinai — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:05:52 EST

For military spouses, finding a job can mean confronting an obstacle course of skeptical interviewers, questions about employment gaps and offers for positions far below their qualifications.

EXPERTS AVAILABLE: Measles cases surpass 5,000 in U.S.

UTHealth Houston — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:05:02 EST

Teen is Seizure-Free After Long Journey with Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:00:47 EST

Christopher Sepulveda was just 2 years old when his parents noticed something was wrong. Christopher began experiencing involuntary movements of his mouth and eyes, and episodes when he would freeze and not move for nearly two minutes-- something their pediatrician at the time said could be a tic disorder. But Christoper's parents were certain it was something else.

Study by University Hospitals Researchers Challenges Long Held Fears about Overactive Bladder drugs and dementia

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:00:10 EST

In a national study of over 800,000 adults treated for overactive bladder (OAB), dementia was no more common with anticholinergic medications than with beta-3 agonists

Small Daily Activities May Help Ease Dementia Caregivers' Stress

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:24 EST

Pilot study shows engaging in positive activities improves experience for caregivers, recipients

Can an AI 'Co-Scientist' Accelerate Cancer Research?

Harvard Medical School — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:22 EST

A team led by Marinka Zitnik, associate professor of biomedical informatics in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, has received a grant of nearly $7 million from Cancer Grand Challenges to create artificial intelligence (AI) "co-scientists" that help cancer researchers analyze data, generate hypotheses, and suggest new experiments, speeding new knowledge and therapies.

Lurie Children's Receives State Approval for Proposed Downers Grove Hospital and Outpatient Center, Advancing Access to Pediatric Care in Western Suburbs

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:35:01 EST

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago announced today that its Certificate of Need (CON) application for a proposed pediatric hospital and outpatient center in Downers Grove...

Morbey Receives Inaugural DIII-D Doctoral Research Prize for Lithium Wall Research

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:30:44 EST

Maria Morbey, a researcher at the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research, who earned her doctorate from Eindhoven University of Technology in 2025, won the inaugural DIII-D Doctoral Research

Advancing U.S. Progress in Microelectronics Requires Advanced Materials and New Processes

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:30:08 EST

Materials and processes for future microelectronic systems was the focus of a conference held at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), featuring several scientists from the U.S. Departmen

Virtual Nerve Cell Results Offer Improved Treatments

Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:45:47 EST

Bridges-2 Powers "Digital Twin," Allowing Rapid Simulated Testing of Neurons

UT MD Anderson Announces Historic Expansion of Cancer Care Facilities

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:42 EST

UT MD Anderson today announced the historic expansion of its Texas Medical Center (TMC) campus through two new facilities: Inspiration Tower and Prism. Together, these facilities will fundamentally reshape the future of cancer care and elevate patient experience, enabling UT MD Anderson to care for nearly 250,000 patients annually.

Multi-Society Panel Endorses Vaccine Recommendations to Protect Respiratory Health

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:05:46 EST

Nov. 5, 2026 - Hoping to provide much-needed guidance to clinicians treating patients with lung disease and to promote respiratory health, the Vaccine Guidance Review Panel, a multi-medical society effort, announced its endorsement of influenza, RSV and COVID-19 recommendations for adults and children.

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American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:00:06 EST

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