20-Sep-2026 Chronic hepatitis b in the Asia-pacific region: Results of the 2023 global burden of disease study Xia & He Publishing Inc. The Asia-Pacific region accounts for a larger share of the hepatitis B burden than any other regions of the world, presenting a challenge to meeting the World Health Organization (WHO) 2030 elimination targets. In this study, we aimed to quantify the burden of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and project its trends through 2030 using the Global Burden of Disease 2023 framework, thereby identifying gaps and priorities for the Asia-Pacific region to achieve WHO 2030 targets. Journal Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology
20-Sep-2026 Article collection on bioactive supramolecular systems KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. This collection features articles on Bioactive Supramolecular Systems published in Supramolecular Materials. All articles are free to read and download. Journal Supramolecular Materials
19-Sep-2026 Antimitochondrial antibody measurements in the diagnosis of antimitochondrial antibody-negative and alkaline phosphatase-positive primary biliary cholangitis Xia & He Publishing Inc. AMA‑negative PBC comprises 5–10% of PBC cases. Pathogenesis resembles AMA‑positive PBC: reduced bicarbonate secretion acidifies bile, damaging bile ducts and hepatocytes. Diagnosis requires AMA negativity by ELISA or similarly sensitive assay, plus positive anti‑gp210/anti‑sp100 ANA. If both negative, liver biopsy is needed after excluding other cholestatic causes. Treatment is identical to AMA‑positive PBC, with UDCA first‑line. GLOBE and UK‑PBC scores remain useful. Journal Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology
19-Sep-2026 Alkali refining reveals molecular origins of off-flavors in rapeseed oil Maximum Academic Press A research team has identified the odor-active compounds responsible for the soapy and metallic off-flavors when cold-pressed rapeseed oil undergoes alkali refining. Journal Food Innovation and Advances
18-Sep-2026 Study finds creatine’s benefits extend beyond the gym Texas A&M University In a 12-week study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, researchers found adults ages 45 to 65 who took creatine gained lean tissue and strength, even without participating in a structured exercise program. Those who combined creatine with exercise saw greater gains. The findings add to growing interest in creatine beyond its familiar role as a supplement popular with athletes, including its potential role in supporting muscle health as people get older. Journal Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
18-Sep-2026 Beyond raw brainpower: new study reveals best ways to train AI for clinical care JMIR Publications A new review study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research published by JMIR Publications shows that adapting existing language models is the key to ensuring they can safely and effectively assist with clinical diagnoses, patient triaging, and treatment planning in real-world health care settings. Journal Journal of Medical Internet Research
18-Sep-2026 Research Spotlight: An expert-led roadmap to advance biomarkers in psychiatry Mass General Brigham Kerry Ressler, MD, PHD, of McLean Hospital and the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the senior author of a new consensus paper published in NPP—Digital Psychiatry and Neuroscience, “Toward actionable biomarkers in psychiatry: a collaborative roadmap for precision clinical trials. An ACNP position paper.” Journal NPP—Digital Psychiatry and Neuroscience
18-Sep-2026 Dissolvable, microscopic needles light the way for cancer treatments Texas A&M University Biomedical researchers at Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering and the University of São Paulo have developed dissolvable microneedles, each only a few times wider than a human hair, that can deliver therapeutic drugs and redistribute light beneath the skin, offering a practically painless, scar-free alternative to invasive surgery and a new path to treating skin cancer and other light-responsive conditions. Journal Journal of Biomedical Optics Funder Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Governor’s University Research Initiative, Chancellor’s Research Initiative
18-Sep-2026 Salt-purified seaweed fucoidan shows promising anti-allergic activity Maximum Academic Press A research team has identified a purified fucoidan fraction from the edible brown alga Laminaria japonica that shows strong anti-allergic activity in laboratory cell models. Journal Food Innovation and Advances
18-Sep-2026 Dual-enzyme process turns corncobs into valuable bioactive compounds Maximum Academic Press A research team has developed an efficient, environmentally friendly process that converts corncobs into ferulic acid (FA), p-coumaric acid (pCA), and xylooligosaccharides (XOS). Journal Food Innovation and Advances
