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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 22-Jun-2026 18:16 ET (22-Jun-2026 22:16 GMT/UTC)

Breast cancer risk models fall short for women with family history, study finds

Cochrane
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new Cochrane review finds that while some commonly used breast cancer risk models perform reasonably well, none are highly accurate at identifying which women will go on to develop breast cancer.

Journal: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Comprehensive atlas maps dendritic cells across cancers

Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers from VIB, VUB, and an international network of collaborators have created the most comprehensive single-cell atlas to date of tumor-associated dendritic cells. By integrating data from 14 mouse tumor models and 10 human cancer types, the study provides a detailed, cross-species view of how these key immune cells are organized and altered in cancer. This work, which appeared in Nature Communications, can guide the development of next-generation therapies.

Journal: Nature Communications
Funder: FWO, Flemish government

Weight loss increases ability to manage household

University of Gothenburg
Peer-Reviewed Publication

People who undergo bariatric surgery and see substantial weight loss are better able to cope with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping. The improvements are also sustained over a long time, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg.

Journal: BMC Medicine

Society of Interventional Radiology publishes practice guidance for treatment of enlarged prostate

Society of Interventional Radiology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) published new practice guidance for the use of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) to treat enlarged prostate (also called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). The guidance was published online in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) at the start of Men’s Health Month.

Journal: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of fat accumulation in liver and pancreas

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and intrapancreatic fat deposition (IPFD) are disorders associated with dysfunctional lipid metabolism and obesity. In a recent study, researchers have reviewed and compared the definition, causes, diagnostic methods, and emerging treatments of MASLD and IPFD that could help improve patients’ outcomes. In addition, they shed light on recent advances in artificial intelligence applications and presented personalized therapy integrated with the liver‐pancreas axis, providing novel insights for disease management.

Journal: Portal Hypertension & Cirrhosis

New global analysis confirms alcohol’s complex relationship with health: clear cancer risks and chronic liver diseases at any level, mixed evidence for other cardiometabolic conditions

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington provides the most comprehensive and conservative analysis to date of the relationship between alcohol consumption and 20 major health outcomes.

Journal: Nature Health

Largest study of prostate cancer in Brazil’s public health system reveals racial inequalities in diagnosis and treatment

D'Or Institute for Research and Education
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The largest real-world study ever conducted on prostate cancer in Brazil analyzed data from 670,205 patients treated through the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) over a 16-year period, between 2008 and 2023. Published in the Journal of Global Oncology (JCO), the official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the study included researchers from the D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR) and investigated patterns of diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare costs related to the disease across the country. The results revealed significant racial inequalities, including a higher frequency of advanced disease at diagnosis among non-white men and differences in therapeutic investment.

Journal: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Dual PET imaging detects tumor progression and heart inflammation during cancer treatment

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A novel PET imaging approach enables simultaneous visualization of tumor progression and cardiac inflammatory responses during cancer treatment. Using this strategy, researchers demonstrated the effectiveness of a new combination therapy that enhances tumor response while reducing cardiac inflammation. This new paradigm, presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2026 Annual Meeting, offers a more comprehensive assessment of therapeutic impact, supporting more personalized clinical decision‑making.

Journal: Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Meeting: Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2026 Annual Meeting

PSMA PET reveals bone metastases missed by standard imaging

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Compared to conventional imaging techniques, prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET imaging provides superior detection of bone metastases in prostate cancer patients a critical indicator of a patient's long-term survival. Outcomes data revealed that patients with even just one bone metastasis experience faster disease progression and worse overall survival. This research was presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2026 Annual Meeting.

Journal: Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Meeting: Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2026 Annual Meeting

Sara L. Johnson, EdD, named president-elect of the SNMMI Technologist Section

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Business Announcement

Sara L. Johnson, EdD, MAEd, BS, CNMT, NMTCB(RS), RT(N)(CT)(ARRT), FSNMMI-TS, has been named president-elect of the SNMMI Technologist Section (SNMMI-TS). Johnson is a PET/CT technologist at Florida Cancer Specialists in Brandon, Florida, and a didactic instructor at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. SNMMI introduced its 2026-27 officers at its 2026 Annual Meeting, held May 30 - June 2 in Los Angeles.

Meeting: Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2026 Annual Meeting

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