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Pediatric Stroke Burden Falls Overall but Rises Among Adolescents and in Low-Income Regions
Global pediatric stroke deaths and disability have declined since 1990, but adolescent incidence and hemorrhagic stroke mortality in low-SDI regions a...

Kairos Pharma's ENV-105 Wins 2026 Biotech Breakthrough Award for Cancer Immunology
Kairos Pharma received the 2026 Biotech Breakthrough Award for its investigational therapy ENV-105, which aims to overcome treatment resistance in met...

Phyllanthus urinaria Extract Shows Multi-Pathway Protection Against Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Injury in Mice
A mouse study finds that an aqueous extract of Phyllanthus urinaria L reduces cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury by curbing inflammation, apoptosis...

Heidelberg Pharma to Present New Clinical Data on ATAC Candidates at ASH 2026
Heidelberg Pharma will present new clinical data on its ATAC candidates, pamlectabart tismanitin (HDP-101) and HDP-102, at the 68th ASH Annual Meeting...

New Expert Consensus Standardizes Surgical Care for Wilms Tumor
A new expert consensus published in World Journal of Pediatric Surgery provides 34 recommendations to standardize surgical decision-making for unilate...

CK Life Sciences' Sequencio to Present Promising Preclinical Cancer Vaccine Data at SITC 2026
Sequencio Therapeutics will present new preclinical data at SITC 2026 showing its lead cancer vaccine candidates generated targeted immune responses a...

Kairos Pharma's ENV-105 Shows Significant Survival Benefit in Prostate Cancer Trial
Kairos Pharma's ENV-105 doubled median progression-free survival in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, potentially overcoming treatment ...

Ultrasound Method for Brain Cancer Treatment Signals New Frontier in Drug Delivery
University of Virginia researchers have developed an experimental ultrasound-based technique to deliver therapeutic nanoparticles into the brain to fi...

New Expert Consensus Aims to Standardize Surgery for Childhood Kidney Cancer
A new expert consensus published in World Journal of Pediatric Surgery provides 34 recommendations to standardize surgical management of unilateral Wi...

Mayo Clinic Study Finds Brain Tumor DNA in Cerebrospinal Fluid, Opening Path to Less Invasive Diagnostics
A Mayo Clinic study has found that cerebrospinal fluid contains DNA from complex brain tumors, potentially enabling less invasive diagnosis and monito...

Rural Americans Nearly Three Times More Likely to Die from Heart Attack Before Hospital Care
New research shows rural residents face a nearly threefold higher risk of dying from a heart attack before reaching a hospital, highlighting critical ...

New Estimate Puts Annual Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Diagnoses at 4.7 Million, Fueling Calls for National Tracking and Treatment Awareness
A new analysis raises the annual U.S. nonmelanoma skin cancer estimate to 4.7 million, highlighting underreporting and the need for better tracking an...

VERAXA Biotech Expands Human-Relevant Testing for BiTAC Therapies, Signaling Shift in Preclinical Cancer Research
VERAXA Biotech is expanding its use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to improve the clinical relevance of its antibody-based cancer therapies whil...

Dual-Targeting Antibody Shows Promise Across Multiple Tumor Types in Preclinical Study
A dual-targeting antibody demonstrated profound effects in mice across multiple tumor types, offering a potential path to broaden the reach of cancer ...

TransCode Therapeutics Initiates Strategic Review to Maximize Value of Oncology Portfolio
TransCode Therapeutics has launched a formal strategic review to explore options for maximizing value, including potential licensing, partnerships, or...

Immunotherapy Combo Nearly Doubles Survival in Aggressive Lung Cancer
A Phase 3 trial shows that combining two immunotherapy drugs significantly extends survival in patients with a deadly form of lung cancer, potentially...

VolitionRx Signs LOI with Missionpharma to Advance NETosis Diagnostic for Neonatal Sepsis
VolitionRx's letter of intent with Missionpharma aims to develop and commercialize a low-cost NETosis diagnostic test, initially targeting neonatal se...

American Heart Association's Support Network Offers Lifeline for Heart and Stroke Survivors
The American Heart Association's Support Network provides free online emotional support and shared experiences for patients, survivors, and caregivers...

Creative Biolabs Highlights Tumor Organoid Co-Culture Models for CAR-T Research
Creative Biolabs is promoting its tumor organoid and immune cell co-culture services, including CAR-T models, to provide more physiologically relevant...

Creative Biolabs Unveils Dual-Vesicle Platform to Tackle CAR-T Barriers in Solid Tumors
Creative Biolabs has launched an integrated OMV and exosome-boosted CAR-T development platform to help researchers address poor infiltration, immunosu...

TransCode Therapeutics Reports Positive Phase 1a Safety Data for TTX-MC138 at ESMO 2026
TransCode Therapeutics announced that its Phase 1a trial of TTX-MC138 met its primary safety endpoint with no dose-limiting toxicities and showed dise...

Oncotelic's AI Platform Identifies Four-Gene Signature in Liver Cancer, Advancing Precision Medicine
Oncotelic Therapeutics published a peer-reviewed study showing its PDAOAI platform identified a four-gene prognostic signature in hepatocellular carci...

Coherence Neuro's $45M Raise Backs Brain Implant for Glioblastoma
Coherence Neuro's $45 million Series A, backed by Peter Thiel and OpenAI, will fund first-in-human trials of its SOMA implant for glioblastoma, potent...

Yale Study Finds Brain Cancers Develop Distinct Mutations After Treatment, Paving Way for Personalized Therapy
A Yale School of Medicine study reveals that recurrent gliomas develop mutations that differ by subtype, suggesting that treatment should target DNA c...

ECGI Holdings Engages IBN to Boost Investor Awareness of Its Integrated Healthcare Strategy
ECGI Holdings has hired IBN to expand investor awareness of its healthcare strategy, which includes building an integrated care ecosystem and pursuing...

VERAXA Biotech Adopts FDA-Aligned Human-Relevant Testing to Accelerate Antibody-Based Cancer Pipeline
VERAXA Biotech is implementing New Approach Methodologies across its preclinical oncology programs to generate more clinically relevant data while red...

VERAXA Biotech's BiTAC Platform Aims to Improve Cancer Therapy Precision
VERAXA Biotech is developing antibody-based cancer therapies using its BiTAC platform to enhance treatment selectivity and reduce toxicity, with promi...

Bangladesh's Measles Outbreak Signals Global Vaccination Warning
Bangladesh's 200,000 suspected measles cases highlight the global risk of falling vaccination rates and the need for sustained public health investmen...

VERAXA Biotech Adopts FDA-Aligned Human-Relevant Testing to Advance Antibody-Based Cancer Pipeline
VERAXA Biotech is implementing New Approach Methodologies across its preclinical research programs to generate more clinically relevant data and reduc...

Dr. Mona Mofid Named San Diego Top Doctor for Ninth Year, Highlighting Peer and Patient Trust
Dr. Mona Mofid's ninth Top Doctor recognition and related awards underscore her consistent excellence in melanoma and medical dermatology, as validate...

Pentixapharm's PANDA Study Gains Momentum as Global Evidence Supports Non-Invasive Subtyping in Primary Aldosteronism
Pentixapharm highlights growing international evidence at EANM 2026 supporting Pentixafor PET for non-invasive subtyping of primary aldosteronism, rei...

Long-Term Data on Brain Tumor Vaccine Signals New Direction for Treatment
A small German study showing that a therapeutic vaccine kept two-thirds of brain tumor patients alive eight years after enrollment highlights the grow...

TransCode Therapeutics to Present Updated Phase 1a Data for TTX-MC138 at ESMO Congress 2026
TransCode Therapeutics will present updated Phase 1a clinical data for its lead candidate TTX-MC138 at the ESMO Congress 2026, highlighting progress i...

Creative BioTherapeutics' Prix Galien USA Nomination Highlights Push Against Cancer Recurrence
Creative BioTherapeutics has been named a 2026 Prix Galien USA Best Startup nominee for its work on CBT300, an investigational biologic targeting canc...

Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise in Glioblastoma Trial, Signaling Renewed Hope After Decades of Stagnation
A new experimental vaccine has extended survival in glioblastoma patients, particularly those under 65, offering a potential breakthrough in a field t...

Rising GLP-1 Use Drives Demand for Facial Rejuvenation in Vancouver
As GLP-1 weight-loss medications become more common, patients are seeking treatments like Botox to address facial changes, but experts stress the impo...

AI and Advanced Imaging Set to Transform Breast Cancer Detection, with Survival Rates Reaching 90-100% When Caught Early
Artificial intelligence and next-generation imaging tools are poised to reshape breast cancer detection, enabling earlier diagnosis and personalized s...

VERAXA Biotech's BiTAC-ADC Platform Shows First In Vivo Proof-of-Concept with Tumor Regression and Favorable Safety
VERAXA Biotech presented first in vivo proof-of-concept data for its BiTAC-ADC platform, demonstrating significant tumor regression in a breast cancer...

Eliminating 'Immune Fog' Shows Promise in Cancer Interception, But Challenges Remain
A UK study reveals a potential method to stop lung cancer before diagnosis by clearing immune fog, though some mice still developed cancer, highlighti...

VERAXA Biotech's BiTAC-ADC Platform Shows Early Promise in Breast Cancer Model
VERAXA Biotech presented first in vivo proof-of-concept data for its BiTAC-ADC platform at the World ADC Congress, demonstrating significant tumor reg...

SPRED2 Loss Drives Liver Cancer Stemness Through Newly Mapped p53/miR-506-3p/KLF4 Axis
A newly identified tumor-suppressive circuit linking SPRED2, p53, miR-506-3p, and KLF4 could offer fresh therapeutic targets for hepatocellular carcin...

Scaling Up Blood Pressure Control Could Save Over 518,000 Lives Annually in 20 Countries
A modeling analysis presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026 estimates that expanding high blood pressure t...

Rising Flu Infections Signal Early Season, Highlight Need for Rapid Diagnostics
Flu cases are increasing across the U.S. earlier than usual, prompting health officials to recommend early vaccination and raising concerns about comm...

Consultwebs Offers Paid Time Off and Stipend for Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Consultwebs is providing a $50 stipend and half-day paid time off to employees who get a mammogram in 2026, aiming to boost early detection and inspir...

Avident Health and Unite for HER Receive Quality Improvement Grant to Support Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
Avident Health and Unite for HER have been awarded a quality improvement grant from Pfizer and NCCN to deploy a digital navigation platform that bridg...

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Should Begin at Age 25, Not 40, According to New Recommendations
The American College of Radiology now advises all women to undergo a breast cancer risk assessment by age 25, emphasizing earlier and personalized scr...

