A study conducted by researchers at University of Tsukuba revealed that individuals with higher cancer-related health literacy, perceived susceptibility to gastric cancer, and encouragement from family members or healthcare providers demonstrated stronger intentions to undergo gastric cancer screening, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. These intentions were significantly associated with subsequent screening participation. In contrast, while fear of COVID-19 increased screening intention in the short term, over time it could suppress screening behavior.

Researchers led by Dr. WANG Lan from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with their collaborators, uncovered a critical role for the RNA binding protein with multiple splicing (RBPMS) in driving AML progression. They also proposed a potential therapy involving the pathway between RBPMS and the FOXO1 protein.

Gastric outlet obstruction is a potential complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) when the tube becomes malpositioned within the gastrointestinal tract. Researchers at University of Tsukuba report that, in home healthcare settings, PEG tube malposition may be identified noninvasively—without the need for imaging—by comparing the color of fluid aspirated from the PEG tube with that of the patient's vomitus.

The first national in-depth study to examine alcohol use among Australian middle-aged men has found more than two million are drinking at levels that put their health at risk of harm.