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Anxiety Regulated by Key Signal in Brain Immune Cells

University of Utah Health — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:50:54 EST

New research in mice uncovers calcium as a key chemical signal that acts within brain immune cells called microglia to trigger obsessive-compulsive and anxiety-related behaviors. The results open the door to novel anxiety treatments that target calcium in microglia.

Cellular Neighborhoods Inside Tumors May Predict Which Patients with Melanoma Benefit From Combination Immunotherapy

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:50:30 EST

A new UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center study suggests that the way immune cells are organized inside melanoma tumors may help researchers better understand which patients will benefit from combination immunotherapy after standard anti-PD-1 treatment stops working -- and which may not.

Inhibrx Provides Clinical Update on Ozekibart (INBRX-109) in Late Line Colorectal Cancer

Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:45:58 EST

Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: INBX) ("Inhibrx" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel biologic therapeutic candidates, today announced updated interim data from its Phase 1/2 study evaluating ozekibart (INBRX-109) in combination with FOLFIRI in patients with locally advanced or metastatic, unresectable colorectal cancer (CRC).

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, World Asthma Day

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:45:00 EST

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Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Experts Available for Interviews During PAS 2026

Cedars-Sinai — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:40:43 EST

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's experts are presenting advances in research and leading hands-on patient care workshops at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting, April 24-27 in Boston.

UChicago Medicine marks one-year countdown to opening of AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion

University of Chicago Medical Center — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:35:48 EST

Major milestone signals shift from construction to operational readiness for Illinois' first freestanding cancer facility

Mercy Medical Center Nurses Recognized in Baltimore magazine's 2026 "Excellence in Nursing" Edition

Mercy Medical Center — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:30:16 EST

Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore nurses have been recognized as among "the best of the best" in the region by Baltimore magazine's 12th annual "Excellence in Nursing Awards" survey, May 2026 issue.

UChicago Hosts International Meeting to Develop Unified Classification for Blood Cancers

University of Chicago Medical Center — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:25:31 EST

UChicago hosted nearly 200 international experts for a conference to develop an updated and unified WHO classification for blood cancers.

Forbes Names Roswell Park to List of America's Best Employers for Company Culture

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:15:31 EST

Cancer center ranks in the top quarter of 600 employers recognized nationally

ICYMI: Neurosurgery Leader Responds to Federal Action Aligning Hospital Nutrition with Patient Care

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:10:15 EST

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued guidance directing hospitals to strengthen nutrition services by aligning patient meals with the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and reducing reliance on ultra-processed foods, added sugars, and refined carbohydrates. Alexander A. Khalessi, MD, MBA, FAANS, Chair of the Washington Committee for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), issued a statement.

FDA 'Healthy' Label Encourages Healthier Snack Choices and Influences What Consumers Are Willing to Pay, According to New Study

Tufts University — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:05:23 EST

New research, led by researchers at Oregon State University and Tufts University, examined consumer purchasing preferences for snack products with and without healthy labels, focusing on the new FDA definition and healthy symbol to understand how endorsement from a regulator, such as the FDA, shapes consumer choices.

Federal Housing Assistance May Lead to Improved Two-Year Survival Among Older People with Prostate Cancer

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:05:00 EST

Older men with prostate cancer who receive federal housing assistance at the time they are first diagnosed have better two-year survival chances compared to demographically and clinically similar men without that assistance.

Steep Rise in Pickleball‑Related Eye Injuries Strikes Older Adults the Most, According to Houston Methodist-Led Study

Houston Methodist — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:50:57 EST

Pickleball‑related eye injuries are on the rise in the United States, according to a newly-published Nature study led by Houston Methodist. The findings underscore a public health concern tied to one of America's fastest‑growing sports. In addition, the research also revealed that dodgeball and kickball continue to cause significant eye-related trauma, primarily among younger individuals.

University Hospitals Sets New Standard: First U.S. Health System with ISO 9001-Certified Corporate Headquarters and First in Ohio with all Hospitals Certified

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:35:49 EST

University Hospitals has achieved ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification across all hospitals and its corporate headquarters. ISO 9001 is the world's most widely recognized quality management standard.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Opens In-Hospital Family Pantry, Offering Nutritious Food and Expanding Access to Accept SNAP/EBT

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:35:11 EST

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is the first pediatric medical institution in California to have SNAP/EBT nutrition assistance integrated into the hospital system.

New Studies Raise Red Flags About Using AI Chatbots for Medical Advice

George Washington University — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:25:46 EST

C. Diff Study Enrolling Patients Over 65 at Increased Risk of Infection

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:25:40 EST

Vanderbilt Health researchers are enrolling hundreds of adult patients age 65 and older for a study of persons who have not had a C. difficile infection but are at increased risk due to taking antibiotics in the past three months, having 10 or more healthcare visits in the past year, being hospitalized at least once, having two emergency rooms visits, or are scheduled to be hospitalized/have elective surgery.

Drug Lifts 'Brain Fog' From Lupus Patients: Clinical Trial

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:10:50 EST

Nicole Keepers is an expert on systemic lupus erythematosus ("lupus"). For years she has endured debilitating consequences of this autoimmune disease, which attacks tissues throughout the body, including the brain. While immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory drugs lessen some of her symptoms, including fatigue, vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels), and abnormal heart rhythms, they do not relieve the difficulty she has with memory and concentration.

Dr. Aditya Bardia Elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:05:39 EST

Bardia, an internationally recognized breast medical oncologist, was honored for his work as a translational scientist and leader in academic medicine.

Flu Vaccine No Longer Required for U.S. Military

George Washington University — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:05:28 EST

Expert needed to comment on new Cochrane study - Fran Kritz, Health Radar

Newswise Expert Queries — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 EST

Expert needed comment on new Cochrane study on Alzheimer's drug. Requesting MDs who treat dementia patients

New Program Explores the Intersection of Spirituality and Mental Health

Yale School of Medicine — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:55:02 EST

Redo Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement Shows Long-Term Survival Advantage Over Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:50:29 EST

A new multicenter study published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery finds that reoperative surgical mitral valve replacement (rSMVR) is associated with significantly better long-term survival compared to transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve (mViV) procedures in patients with failing bioprosthetic mitral valves. While both approaches demonstrated similar safety and procedural success at 30 days, key differences emerged over time, particularly beyond the first year.

AACR: Novel Approach Prevents Cancer Progression, Spares Surgery for Majority of Patients with Precancerous Oral Lesions

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 EST

Direct injection of a low dose of the immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab into precancerous oral lesions significantly reduced lesion size and risk of cancer progression, sparing most patients from surgery. This new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests a novel approach to oral cancer prevention through immune interception.

Bullying and Adverse Social Climate Take Measurable Toll on Mental Health of Gender-Diverse Youth

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 EST

Gender-diverse adolescents who experience bullying and live in states with persistently unsupportive gender identity laws are significantly more likely to suffer escalating psychological distress compared to their peers, according to new research by UCLA Health.