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Laser Touch-Up Sharpens Vision for Patients Disappointed by Vision Quality After Cataract Surgery, Study Finds

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:05:00 EST

A technique that treats the eye as one optical system left patients seeing better than their prior best with glasses.

A Cataract Lens That Doubles as Glaucoma Medicine? New Study Shows It's Possible

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 EST

An implant that slowly releases a glaucoma drug inside the eye was shown as effective as daily timolol drops.

Study Reveals Both Liver and Brain Pathways in Differing Symptoms of Inherited Metabolic Disorder

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:40 EST

A recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that both the liver and brain contribute pathways to differing symptoms of the same rare inherited disorder.

Holding on to Hope Through Pulmonary Fibrosis

UTHealth Houston — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:09 EST

A diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis gave Monica Reyes, 50, a new outlook on life and how to help the patients she works with.

Is the "Autism Epidemic" Real, or Are We Better at Finding It? A Leading Pediatric Developmental Expert Weighs In on New JAMA Study

Hackensack Meridian Health — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:05:56 EST

Dr. Farrell began her fellowship training in 2008, when people were just beginning to notice increasing rates of autism. Over the course of her career, she has observed an increase of patients presenting with concerns about autism, an increase in how frequently she and her colleagues diagnose autism, and an increase in her own ability to detect increasingly subtle cases, particularly in girls. She cites conversations with professional peers in which it is acknowledged that in the 2010s, there were almost certainly diagnoses that they missed, that they would not miss today due to their own changing understanding of how a true diagnosis of autism can manifest. *Dr Farrell is not an author of this study.

Have You Had Your Lp(a) Levels Checked?

University of California San Diego — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:06 EST

UC San Diego-led study seeks to increase testing of Lp(a) for an inherited risk factor linked to heart attack and stroke with a grant from Eli Lilly

Halloween Scares Should Be Spooky, Not Painful

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:55:45 EST

Halloween should be memorable for the costumes and candy, not a trip to the emergency department. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is encouraging families to take a few simple precautions before carving pumpkins and heading out to trick-or-treat.

Hackensack Meridian Children's Health Experts Available to Discuss the Dangerous "Benny Tripping" Trend Hospitalizing Teens

Hackensack Meridian Health — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:50:18 EST

A disturbing social media challenge known as "Benny Tripping" is gaining alarming traction, encouraging teenagers to consume toxic doses of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to induce hallucinations. Hackensack Meridian Children's Health experts can discuss the severe medical risks of this trend.

New Study Maps Immune Pathways Driving Acute Interstitial Nephritis

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:45:59 EST

Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is a condition characterized by inflammation that damages the kidney's tubules and surrounding tissue. Often resulting from an immune reaction to common medications--including antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and drugs that treat acid reflux--the condition accounts for roughly 15% to 20% of biopsied cases of acute kidney injury (AKI), defined as a sudden decline in kidney function.

Immune Cell Map Uncovers How Individual Aging Trajectories Diverge

Washington University in St. Louis — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 EST

In Brief A study shows that the ratio of two white blood cell types can predict unhealthy aging. In older adults, a greater proportion of certain cells foretold chronic disease and death a decade later. The findings point to a blood test for immune stress before symptoms appear.

Pinhole Lens Restores Sight for Patients With Scarred Corneas

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:50:16 EST

For people whose corneas were reshaped by refractive surgery or scared by disease, cataract surgery has long been a gamble. A new study suggests that a pinhole lens can improve the odds of achieving clear vision.

FDA Approves Immunotherapy Regimen Studied by Mayo Clinic for Stage 3 Colon Cancer

Mayo Clinic — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:45:50 EST

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in combination with chemotherapy for some patients with stage 3 colon cancer following surgery.

New Genetic Insights Could Help Detect Hearing Loss Earlier

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:20:11 EST

A team of hearing specialists at Vanderbilt Health analyzed thousands of data samples in the institution's BioVU biobank to understand genetic susceptibility of sensorineural hearing loss, which is caused by damage to the inner ear. Their study..

Interview Prep and Media Training for Experts - Best Practices Webinar

Newswise — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:45:46 EST

How are PIOs training their speakers before they sit down for an interview? Hear discussion of strategic preparation and best practices for getting them ready to talk to reporters. From landing the story with a good pitch, to the night before the booking, plan ahead to make your expert and your organization shine.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Leads Breakthrough Heart Recovery Method for Pediatric Transplants

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:40:39 EST

A groundbreaking donor heart recovery technique developed at Vanderbilt Health has been successfully adapted for children by pediatric heart transplant surgeons at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, potentially expanding acces..

University Hospitals Named One of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:40:37 EST

University Hospitals has been officially recognized by Forbes and Statista as one of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026, ranking No. 1 in Northeast Ohio, No. 3 in Ohio and No. 26 in the United States.

Study Helps Explain Why Changing Your Diet is Hard

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:20:24 EST

Learning new eating habits isn't simple. Our pre-existing feelings around food--whether it's a distaste for olives or a love of pastries--could make it harder to learn new eating habits, according to new research from Yale School of Medicine.

Researchers Transform Old Blood Cells into Young Brain Cells

University of Bonn — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:25:24 EST

Researchers from the University Hospital of Bonn and the University of Bonn have succeeded in dramatically rejuvenating human cells in a test tube. To do so, they directly reprogrammed red blood cell precursors into stem cells from which neurons can be derived. During this process, the molecular clocks that indicate a cell's age were reset. For example, blood cells from an 80-year-old were transformed into stem cells with a molecular age of less than 20 years. Since this rejuvenation process occurred very slowly, it is well-suited for a more detailed investigation of the underlying mechanisms. The results have been published in the journal Aging Cell.

Yamo Pharmaceuticals Announces Autism Trial Registry Following Global Surge in Family Interest

Yamo Pharmaceuticals — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:20:41 EST

Yamo Pharmaceuticals LLC ("Yamo"), the developer of L1-79, an investigational drug for the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder ("ASD"), today announced it has received more than 6,000 inquiries from families in more than 90 countries, including over 2,000 since national coverage in The Washington Times and the New York Post on October 1. Families can register for updates on Yamo's planned Phase 3 program at access.yamopharma.com.

Hurricane Isaias: Experts Available to Discuss Storm Impacts, Vulnerable Communities and Disaster Response

University of Delaware — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:02 EST

The Importance of Peer Support Following a Termination for Medical Reasons

Lancaster University — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:55:41 EST

The first study exploring women's experiences of peer support following a termination for medical reasons (TFMR) highlights the profound isolation, misunderstanding and stigma women experience and the importance of peer support.

Study Finds Automated Breast Ultrasound Is an Effective Alternative to Handheld Ultrasound for Breast Cancer Screening

Elsevier — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:55:06 EST

A new study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, published by Elsevier, has found that automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) and handheld ultrasound (HHUS) had similar cancer detection rates in women with dense breasts, while ABUS had a lower false-positive rate. It demonstrates that ABUS is a viable alternative to HHUS and can expand supplemental ultrasound screening capacity at radiology clinics.

Aspirin Rarely Used for Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Fewer than one in ten people with Lynch syndrome take Acetylsalicylic acid to prevent cancer - despite a high level of openness to new preventive approaches

Universitatsklinikum Bonn — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:40:37 EST

According to international studies, taking Acetylsalicylic acid daily can protect people with Lynch syndrome from developing colorectal cancer - even at low doses. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, and the Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO) Bonn, in collaboration with the self-help organization SemiColon, have now found that these scientific findings have so far been insufficiently incorporated into clinical practice. The results of the LYNX study have now been published as a letter in the journal *The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology*.

Blood Proteins May Offer New Clues to Gut Health in Coeliac Disease

University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:35:49 EST

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system reacts adversely to gluten. Eating gluten causes inflammation in the gut, which can damage the intestine and impair its ability to absorb nutrients.

Polymeric Nanomedicines Reprogram the Tumor Microenvironment to Turn Cold Tumors Hot

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:15:34 EST

Cancer immunotherapy often fails because the tumor microenvironment (TME) actively suppresses immune responses, promoting angiogenesis and immune tolerance. A new review highlights how polymeric nanomedicines can comprehensively regulate the TME--reprogramming immunosuppressive stromal cells, remodeling the extracellular matrix (ECM), normalizing tumor vasculature, and modulating soluble signaling and metabolic components--to convert immunologically "cold" tumors into "hot," treatment-responsive ones. The authors also outline the development of integrated theranostic platforms that combine therapeutic nanomedicines with imaging modules, enabling simultaneous cancer immunotherapy and dynamic, in situ monitoring of immune responses, paving the way for personalized treatment strategies.