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Muscle loss in liver disease varies by underlying cause

University of Birmingham
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Different types of liver disease are leading to distinct signatures of muscle loss, according to a new study which could help pave the way for more personalised treatments for sarcopenia in people with end‑stage liver disease.

The research was led by scientists at the University of Birmingham, published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle and delivered through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Birmingham. The study reveals for the first time that the underlying cause of liver disease shapes how muscle loss develops and how it may respond to treatment.

Journal: Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle

Immigration ban and the US health care workforce

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: The numbers of physicians and nurses immigrating from countries with complete immigration bans have significantly increased over the past decade, with these countries contributing nearly 24,000 physicians and 56,000 nurses to the entire U.S. health care workforce in 2023. Communities with physicians and nurses from banned countries were much more likely to experience ongoing health care workforce shortages. The findings of this study suggest that the recent complete immigration ban could reduce the physician and nurse workforce in the U.S. and worsen access to care across already underserved communities.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging announces 2026 Fellows

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Grant and Award Announcement

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) recognized six new Fellows today during a plenary session at the society's 2026 Annual Meeting, held May 30 through June 2. Established in 2016, the SNMMI Fellowship recognizes distinguished service to the society as well as exceptional achievement in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. It is among the most prestigious honors for long-time SNMMI members.

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

EV-encapsulated extracellular microRNAs: orchestrators of systemic communication in immunity and inflammation

Nanjing University School of Life Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a review published in Immunity & Inflammation, Prof. Chen-Yu Zhang from the State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Nanjing University has synthesized two decades of progress in extracellular RNA biology. Their article, titled “EV-encapsulated extracellular microRNAs as orchestrators of systemic communication in immunity and inflammation,” traces the remarkable evolution of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) from stable biomarkers in biofluids to active orchestrators of long-range immune regulation and inter-organ crosstalk. The review positions EV-encapsulated miRNAs as a sophisticated “molecular postal system” and “hidden language” that coordinates systemic communication in metabolism, tissue repair, and immune homeostasis.

Journal: Immunity & Inflammation
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Cleaner water, higher carbon costs?

Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Wastewater treatment protects rivers, cities, and public health, but it also carries a hidden climate cost.

Journal: Environmental Science and Ecotechnology

Vasken Dilsizian, MD, receives prestigious honors at SNMMI Annual Meeting

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Grant and Award Announcement

Vasken Dilsizian, MD, FSNMMI, MASNC, FACC, FAHA, professor of radiology and medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, has been honored with two important distinctions at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2026 Annual Meeting. He will deliver the meeting's prestigious Henry N. Wagner, Jr., MD, lectureship and will receive the Minoshima-Pappas Transformational Leadership Award.

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

Browns’ Denzel Ward leads Cleveland campaign urging residents to act as first responder

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

Cleveland Browns star appears on new American Heart Association billboards to promote Hands‑Only CPR and empower bystanders to save lives.

Could violence prevention programs decrease tobacco use among teens? Yes, research suggests

Brown University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

One way to lower smoking rates among teens may be to address their exposure to violence, as an analysis from public health researchers at Brown University shows that the two are strongly linked. According to a study published in Substance Use & Misuse, exposure to forms of violence such as bullying, cyberbullying, sexual violence and domestic violence is associated with increased past 30-day frequency of cigarette and e-cigarette use among both boys and girls.

Journal: Substance Use & Misuse

Not all biochar is equal: New perspective calls for clearer claims in carbon removal and soil health

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new perspective published in Biochar warns that biochar’s long-term carbon storage potential and its soil improvement benefits should not be treated as the same thing. The authors argue that clearer communication is urgently needed as biochar becomes a major player in voluntary carbon markets and climate mitigation strategies.

Journal: Biochar

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