Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant-Rich Diets May Lower Skin Cancer Risk, Slow Biological Aging
Patients with proinflammatory, pro-oxidative diets may face accelerated biological aging and increased skin cancer risk.
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Detailed Liver Atlas Links Macrophage Activity to MASH Progression
Researchers unveil a spatial multi-omics atlas revealing immune cell interactions and lipid metabolism's role in metabolic liver diseases, offering new therapeutic insights.
NYC Nurses Strike Enters Day 5 Amid Staffing, Safety, and Benefit Disputes
New York City nurses continue their strike over staffing, safety, and benefits through negotiations on day 5 of the city’s largest nursing strike.
France Expands BOT–BAL Immunotherapy Access for Ovarian Cancer and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
France approved botensilimab plus balstilimab for select ovarian cancers and soft tissue sarcomas, expanding early access to this dual immunotherapy.
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: January 16, 2026
In this week’s health equity news, ICHRAs may offer flexible health coverage options amid ACA subsidy uncertainties, and advocates rally for mental health funding stability.
Pemvidutide for MASH Earns FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation
FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation to pemvidutide based on its potential in treating metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
Pharmacy Innovations That Improve Care Quality, Cut Costs: A Q&A With Jose Guzman Garcia, PharmD, MHA, BCCCP
Jose Guzman Garcia, PharmD, MHA, BCCCP, discusses key pharmacy initiatives at UC Davis Health.
5 FAQs About ICHRAs: What to Know as ACA Subsidy Extensions Stall
With ACA subsidies in limbo, ICHRAs may reshape how Americans access coverage. Here are 5 FAQs explaining what they are, who benefits, and key trade-offs.
AJMC® in the Press, January 16, 2026
Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.
Patient Advocacy Helps Shape Clinical Trial Approvals, Policy Decisions: Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, MPH
Alongside physician collaboration, patient advocacy is essential to ensure clinical trials and public policy reflect patient-centered outcomes.
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MajesTEC-9 Data Add to Accolades for Teclistamab in Multiple Myeloma
Teclistamab was approved to treat relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma under the FDA’s accelerated approval pathway in October 2022.
Trump Announces “The Great Healthcare Plan,” Proposing Direct Payments, Price Transparency, Insurance Reform
Trump's Great Healthcare Plan aims to lower drug prices, reduce insurance premiums, and enhance transparency, according to the White House.
Advocates Mobilize Nationwide as Administration Walks Back SAMHSA Grant Cuts
The Trump administration says it will restore vital SAMHSA funding after swift advocacy from mental health supporters.
Area-Level SDOH Linked to Worse Cardiovascular Outcomes in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Adults with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy living in lower-income or more socially deprived areas experienced significantly higher risks of heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, and death.
Liver Fat Reduction Varied Across Pharmacologic Treatments for MASH
A new analysis reveals effective therapies for reducing liver fat in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis and highlights MRI-PDFF as a key measurement tool.
Volunteering Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk in Black Adolescents From Low-Income Households
Black adolescents from lower-income households who engage in volunteer activities experience reduced odds of developing diabetes in adulthood.
Poland Launches Nationwide Liquid Biopsy Program for Pediatric STS Care
Poland’s LiBRha project will expand liquid biopsy and molecular testing nationwide to improve diagnosis, monitoring, and outcomes for children with soft tissue sarcoma.
Microwave Ablation Plus Chemotherapy Enhances PFS Without Added Toxicity in Advanced NSCLC
Based on these findings, the investigators encourage further research into this promising combination.
Treatment Facility Type Impacts Survival in Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Patients with mantle cell lymphoma experienced better survival rates when treated at academic centers compared with community facilities.
History of Preeclampsia Associated With Increased CKD, ESKD Risk
Research reveals a potential link between preeclampsia and increased risks of chronic kidney disease, urging careful monitoring post pregnancy.
Trump Terminates Hundreds of SAMHSA Grants, Threatening Mental Health, Addiction Services Nationwide
Federal grant terminations by SAMHSA threaten vital mental health and substance use services, risking lives amid rising suicide rates and addiction crises.
Trastuzumab, Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Show Efficacy in HER2+ Solid Tumors
New research presented at ASCO GI positions both agents as potent therapeutic options, with potential to redefine standard care for aggressive HER2-driven gastrointestinal cancers.
New HHS Dietary Guidelines Take Hard Line on Processed Foods for First Time
The latest dietary guidelines emphasize reducing processed foods, promoting whole foods, and increasing protein intake, aiming to improve public health.
Prediabetes Plus Subclinical Myocardial Injury, Stress Significantly Increases HF Risk
Adults with hypertension who have prediabetes and subclinical myocardial injury or stress face a higher risk of incident heart failure, a study suggests.
Central Macular Thickness Reduced With Combined Phacoemulsification With Dexamethasone Implants
Visual acuity and central macular thickness improved in patients with diabetic macular edema who used combined phacoemulsification and intravitreal dexamethasone implants.
Global Influenza Surveillance Key to Guiding Policy Decisions, Pandemic Preparedness: Marco del Riccio, MD
Influenza surveillance is essential to accurately measure disease burden, guide policy, and strengthen preparedness for future pandemics, according to Marco del Riccio, MD.
Knowledge Gaps Persist in Patient Understanding of Skin Cancer–Related Terms
On average, patients with multiple prior dermatology visits still scored below 75% when identifying common skin cancer terms, underscoring the need for clearer patient-physician communication.
AbbVie Joins Trump Drug Pricing Effort, Pledges $100B in US R&D Investment
As part of the deal, AbbVie is expanding its direct-to-patient offerings through the TrumpRx program.
Law Enforcement in EDs: Impacts on Survivors of Violence, Marginalized Communities
ED law enforcement interactions affect survivors of violence and immigrant patients, emphasizing training and advocacy.
Managed Care Cast News Roundup: January 13, 2026
This week's news roundup covers updates in health policy, technology, and access to pharmaceuticals.
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