In a pair of lively debates at the International Stroke Conference 2026, experts from around the world discussed controversies in stroke care.

OCEANIC-STROKE shows asundexian cuts recurrent ischemic stroke risk across noncardioembolic subtypes without increasing major bleeding risk.

Because evidence gaps in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis research hinder demonstration of antifibrotic therapies’ impact on patient quality of life (QOL), integrating validated health-related QOL measures into trials is urgently needed.

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Experts at ISC 2026 highlighted growing evidence that GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce stroke risk and support brain health through anti-inflammatory, vascular, and neuroprotective mechanisms.

First announced in September 2025, the online platform is set to offer access to prescription medications at steep discounts, with potential savings in the millions.

Across 39 patients in 2 cohorts, rapid microbe reduction, high wound closure, restored warmth and sensation, and avoided amputations were observed.

OCEANIC-STROKE shows asundexian cuts ischemic stroke recurrence by 26% in patients taking standard antiplatelet therapy, with no major bleeding increase.

Cencora’s fast-tracked acquisition of OneOncology could boost community cancer care access and bring advanced therapies closer to patients.

A deep-learning serial CT response score outperformed conventional imaging measures in predicting OS for patients with advanced NSCLC treated with ICIs.

The FTC first sued Express Scripts, CVS Caremark, and Optum in 2024, claiming anticompetitive and unfair rebating practices surrounding insulin.

Experts propose a 6-parameter framework for ATTR-CM monitoring and disease progression in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

Yearly dental visits were associated with fewer secondary strokes, and hyperthyroidism was flagged as a key CVST risk factor in women.

Shervin Badihian, MD, explains how digital health tools can help boost poststroke activity via reminders, goals, feedback, and gamification.

Clearer definitions, tailored programs and policies, and telestroke care could help close rural stroke care disparities.

The need for at-home caregivers in cancer care is not new. But as therapies improve, the need to care for patients with cancer stretches over longer periods. Today, the rise of advanced cellular therapies asks more of caregivers. One caregiver who has lived it is working on a better solution for other families.

Collaborative care use has surged 26-fold, but state reimbursement gaps leave many patients without integrated mental health care in primary care.

Ateequllah Hayat, PhD, discusses epigenetic rewiring, biomarkers, and emerging strategies to overcome lapatinib resistance in HER2+ breast cancer.

CHOICE2 found intraarterial alteplase after thrombectomy raised the odds of excellent outcomes following large-vessel occlusion ischemic stroke.

Finance Committee leaders propose expanding Medicare negotiation, curbing middlemen, and reinvesting in biomedical innovation as part of a 2026 health care affordability strategy.

Real-world inotuzumab ozogamicin boosts remission in relapsed/refractory B-cell ALL, supports transplant, and flags sinusoidal obstruction syndrome risk.

More than half of the young patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) responded well to the use of corticosteroids.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 features new language that could change the way that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) operate in the US.

Beneficiaries in ACOs receive significantly higher rates of primary and preventive services, signaling value-based care’s impact on quality and chronic disease management.

Increasing Medicare Advantage payments for full Medicaid enrollees was not associated with meaningful changes in inpatient or nursing home use.