AJMC® in the Press, November 14, 2025
Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.
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How Trump’s Trade Policy Could Raise Costs, Deepen Drug Shortages
Experts say proposed pharmaceutical tariffs could raise drug prices, impacting patient access and health care budgets.
Consensus Document Outlines Optimal Pediatric Chest Wall Rhabdomyosarcoma Care
Only about 2% of cases of rhabdomyosarcoma primarily arise from the chest wall, and such cases require careful planning.
Can a Coffee a Day Keep AFib Away?
Researchers urged caution in interpreting DECAF Trial results that suggest daily coffee intake is linked to a lower risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence.
High BMI Drives Worldwide Surge in Ovarian, Uterine Cancer Cases
Global ovarian and uterine cancer cases due to high BMI have risen sharply over the past 30 years, especially in low- to middle-income sociodemoraphic regions.
FDA Approves Ziftomenib for R/R NPM1-Mutated AML
The FDA approved ziftomenib for relapsed acute myeloid leukemia with NPM1 mutations, offering hope for high-risk patients.
Government Shutdown Concluded but ACA Subsidies in Limbo
A vote on the House floor allowed for the government to reopen immediately, but the fight over the extension of ACA subsidies still goes on.
Gas-Permeable Contact Lenses Provide Superior VA in Children After Surgery
Children who undergo primary congenital glaucoma surgery had better visual acuity (VA) when wearing contact lenses compared with spectacles.
Innovative Oncology Care Strategies Addressing Social Determinants of Health: Lingling Du, MD
Oncology care advances target social determinants of health through AI, patient education, and community engagement.
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NIH F32 Grants Boost Early-Career Researchers’ Success
One-third of F32 grant recipients secure follow-up NIH K awards, fueling new biomedical discoveries and career growth.
Project Cure CRC Awards New Grants to Advance Colorectal Cancer Care
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance expands its $100 million Project Cure CRC with 3 new grants driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Inside the Discovery That Changed CML Treatment Forever: Jorge Cortes, MD
Lead CML researcher discusses the evolution of a groundbreaking treatment and its effect on patient survival.
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Total Neoadjuvant Therapy May Aid Organ Preservation in Early Rectal Cancer
Total neoadjuvant treatment achieved high complete response and organ preservation rates in patients with stage I rectal cancer, according to a new study.
Stronger Carer-Child Bonds Don’t Predict Later Mental Health
Foster and kinship care children formed stronger bonds with carers, but relationship quality didn’t predict later emotional outcomes, a study finds.
Cefdinir Nearly Doubles Outpatient Uncomplicated UTI Treatment Failure Compared With Cephalexin
Cefdinir is linked to nearly double the outpatient uncomplicated UTI treatment failure of cephalexin, with higher recurrence and increased resistance to other cephalosporins.
Telomere Dysfunction May Be Therapeutic Target in PF
An RNA-based therapeutic approach led to transient activation of telomerase activity in a model of pulmonary fibrosis.
FDA to Remove Black Box Warnings From HRT, Debate Ensues
HHS has initiated removal of black box warnings on hormone replacement therapy, citing its advantages to women's health, but also drawing pushback.
CAVIAR: Alirocumab Safely Lowers Cholesterol After Heart Transplant
The trial did not meet its primary end point for reducing plaque progression.
Risk-Based Contracts May Not Cut Low-Value Care in Medicare Advantage
In this investigation, the authors evaluated the impact of a voluntary transition to risk-based contracts under Medicare Advantage on health care use.
Translating Trial Success to Daily Life: Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, explains how addressing the most burdensome components of chronic hand eczema can improve overall health.
Delgocitinib Is Redefining Chronic Hand Eczema Treatment: A Q&A With Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI
Delgocitinib has emerged as a promising treatment for CHE, addressing unmet needs and enhancing understanding of this complex condition, notes Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI.
High Fiber Linked to Fewer Bowel Symptoms in CRC Survivors
Higher dietary fiber intake was associated with a reduced risk of moderate to severe diarrhea up to 2 years after diagnosis.
POLY-HF: Polypill Boosts Heart Function, Adherence in Heart Failure
Combining 3 standard therapies into a single pill improved outcomes for adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Stress Cardiac MRI May Catch Missed Angina Diagnoses
New research suggests stress cardiac MRI could help diagnose angina and improve quality of life for patients whose arteries appear clear on angiography.
RSV Vaccines Demonstrate Sustained Effectiveness for Older Adults
RSV vaccines protected older adults against RSV-related hospitalization over 2 seasons, although with less effectiveness for those with immunocompromise or cardiovascular disease.
Eosinophilia Linked With Immune-Related Adverse Events in NSCLC Treatment
Eosinophilia serves as a significant biomarker for predicting immune-related adverse events in NSCLC patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Interventions to Advance Equity in Pediatric Cardiovascular Care
Only 4% of NIH prevention projects target health disparities, revealing a major gap between equity research and real-world implementation.
Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Enlicitide Matches Injectables in Lowering LDL Cholesterol
In a phase 3 trial, the investigational oral PCSK9 inhibitor enlicitide reduced LDL cholesterol by nearly 60% in adults with or at risk for ASCVD.
Improving Patient-Centered Cardiovascular Care for Older Adults
Experts at AHA 2025 outlined how digital tools, inclusive trials, and safer deprescribing can reshape cardiovascular care for aging adults.
Gefurulimab for MG Exhibits Lasting Efficacy, Safety in Topline PREVAIL Trial Data
Gefurulimab shows significant improvements in myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms, offering a convenient self-administered treatment option for patients.