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Climate change strategies that rely less on removing carbon from the atmosphere lead to better, more equitable public health outcomes, new study finds

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Reaching net-zero emissions by mid-century will substantially improve public health in the United States, but a new study shows that climate strategies that depend on carbon dioxide removal are likely to lead to worse pollution and air quality and more climate-related premature deaths than scenarios that prioritize direct emissions reductions.

Journal: Nature Climate Change
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Research Foundation of Korea

Rare stem t cells may hold the key to fighting chronic diseases

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A team of scientists from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medicine found a small subset of T cells, called stem T cells, are responsible for making new T cells and for continuously replenishing them in chronic disease. The findings open the door to new treatment strategies for chronic conditions like cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infections.

Journal: Cell

AGA launches new professional development pathway for GI advanced practice providers

American Gastroenterological Association
Business Announcement

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) today announced the launch of AGA APP GI Readiness and Credentialing, a new professional development initiative designed to support advanced practice providers (APPs) throughout their careers in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Before the memory fades: Scientists discover a potential early warning sign of Alzheimer’s

Texas A&M University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

When most people think about Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Forgetting a loved one’s name, missing appointments or repeatedly misplacing everyday items are often considered early warning signs.

But what if the disease begins affecting the brain long before memory problems become noticeable? New research from scientists at Texas A&M Health suggests that another change in brain function may appear even earlier: difficulty adapting when circumstances change.

In a recent study, researchers found that animal models with Alzheimer’s-related brain changes developed problems with cognitive flexibility months before they showed signs of memory impairment. Cognitive flexibility refers to the brain’s ability to adjust behavior, learn new rules and adapt when situations change.

Journal: Nature Communications

UC Davis to set standard for measuring airborne nanoplastic health risks

University of California - Davis
Grant and Award Announcement

UC Davis researchers have received a nearly $4 million grant NIEH to develop the world’s first standardized method for measuring and describing the neurotoxicity of airborne nanoplastics.

Funder: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

University of Alicante participates in the United Nations’ largest scientific assessment on the state of the oceans

University of Alicante
Reports and Proceedings

The University of Alicante is participating in the largest scientific assessment driven to date by the United Nations to analyse the health of the world's oceans. This international project brings together hundreds of specialists from across the globe and currently serves as the primary global benchmark for guiding marine conservation policies internationally.

ACMG issues new guidance on reporting variants of uncertain significance in genetic and genomic testing

American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has published a new statement providing evidence-based recommendations for the reporting and communication of variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in germline genetic and genomic testing. Published in Genetics in Medicine, the guidance is intended to promote greater consistency, transparency, and best practices among laboratories and healthcare professionals as genetic testing becomes increasingly integrated into patient care.

Journal: Genetics in Medicine

Gustave Roussy and The Lancet launch a landmark international lecture in oncology

Comprehensive Cancer Centre Gustave Roussy
Meeting Announcement

With the Lecture Series on Cancer Breakthroughs, Gustave Roussy and The Lancet are joining forces to create a high-level annual international event dedicated to major scientific advances that are transforming—or will transform—the lives of patients at increased risk of cancer or living with the disease. These lectures aim to accelerate the dissemination of innovation and the sharing of knowledge for the benefit of patients worldwide. The inaugural lecture, to be held on 18 September in France and online, will focus on personalised cancer prevention. This first Lecture will be chaired by a distinguished guest, Professor Timothy R. Rebbeck, Professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

JMIR news: AI innovations, digital health transformations, and new medicare models

JMIR Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publication

JMIR Publications released four News and Perspectives stories covering the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health, predictive public health, and clinical artificial intelligence.

Journal: Journal of Medical Internet Research