Making Sleep Recovery a Priority on the Weekend Could Lower CKD Risk
Modest weekend sleep recovery may reduce chronic kidney disease risk, especially for those with short weekday sleep duration.
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Recurrent Thymoma With MG Effectively Treated With Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone was more effective in treating thymoma compared with docetaxel but adverse effects were more common.
DNAR Differences Do Not Explain Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Survival After Cardiac Arrest
Among patients who did receive early DNAR orders, survival to hospital discharge did not differ by race or ethnicity.
How EHRs Help Identify Diabetes Risk in Families of Adults With Prediabetes
Recent findings support the use of EHRs not only for individual patient care but also for family-centered interventions to curb the growing diabetes epidemic.
Rural Hospital Closures Tied to Improved Cancer Surgery Outcomes
Patients undergoing lung or colon cancer surgery at rural hospitals that later closed had better outcomes after transfer to high-performing oncology centers.
OpenAI for Healthcare Aims to Streamline Clinical Workflows, Reduce Administrative Burden
Last week, OpenAI launched AI tools for health care organizations, including ChatGPT for Healthcare, designed to improve care and streamline administrative tasks.
Smarter Vaccination Strategies Could Strengthen Future Influenza Preparedness: Marco del Riccio, MD
Risk-based vaccination strategies and clinical pathway integration could improve coverage and strengthen future influenza preparedness, according to Marco del Riccio, MD.
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Postpandemic Nursing Home Capacity Declines Tied to Longer Hospital Stays, Increased Patient Travel
Nursing home capacity has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic, causing greater strain on postacute care, especially in rural areas.
Medical Debt Emerges as Risk Factor for Housing Instability
A recent study reveals that medical debt significantly increases the risk of housing instability, highlighting urgent implications for health policy and financial security.
Amivantamab Plus FOLFOX/FOLFIRI Demonstrates Strong, Durable Activity in mCRC
Amivantamab-vmjw combined with FOLFOX/FOLFIRI delivers encouraging response rates, durable benefit, and manageable safety.
SDOH Shape HCM Risk and Outcomes on Equity in Cardiac Care: Neha Hafeez, MD
Social determinants of health influence heart failure and arrhythmia risk in HCM, highlighting the need for more holistic, equitable risk stratification.
Redefining Oncology Through the Academic-Community Dyad Model
W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, FASCO, champions the dyad model to enhance oncology care accessibility, bridging gaps between rural patients and clinical trials.
Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes in Young Patients Requires Whole-Person, Age-Specific Care: Yara Abdou, MD
Yara Abdou, MD, emphasizes that addressing fertility, survivorship, and quality of life is key to improving outcomes for young patients with breast cancer.
Disparities Drive Shifting Pancreatic Cancer Survival Trends
The complex disparities in pancreatic cancer survival trends across demographics and regions highlight urgent needs for targeted interventions.
Boosting Influenza Vaccination Coverage Requires Improved Access, Trust: Marco del Riccio, MD
Although influenza vaccine uptake remains low, improving access, recommendations, and trust may help close coverage gaps.
Early Stable Disease in BTC Predicts Improved Survival With Zanidatamab
Zanidatamab shows promise in extending survival for patients with HER2-positive biliary tract cancer, marking a significant breakthrough in treatment options.
Modified Venetoclax Dose Outperforms Standard Care in Unfit AML Patients
Reduced doses and shorter durations of venetoclax can enhance treatment outcomes and reduce adverse events in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
J&J Agreement Brings 15 of 17 Pharma Companies Into Trump's Drug-Pricing Effort
Johnson & Johnson partners with the Trump Administration to lower drug prices and utilize TrumpRx.com, joining a growing list of pharmaceutical companies.
Oral Vinorelbine Plus Concurrent Radiotherapy Show Promising Results in Unresectable NSCLC
Patients with unresectable stage III non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) had previously received neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy.
Detectable ctDNA Potential Predictor of Gastroesophageal, Esophageal Cancer Recurrence
Circulating tumor DNA shows promise in detecting esophageal cancer recurrence earlier than traditional methods, enhancing posttreatment surveillance.
Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia, Related Distress More Common in Asian Women With Breast Cancer
Asian women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy had the highest persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia (PCIA) incidence and alopecia-related distress vs their White, Black, and Hispanic or Latino peers.
Maternal Morbidity Increased in States Enacting TRAP Laws
The maternal morbidity was compared between states that passed laws to regulate providers with states that did not.
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: January 9, 2026
This week, we look at 5 key health care changes the Trump Administration made in 2025, changes to the immunization schedule, and new research on telehealth accessibility.
Proteomic Biomarkers Hold Promise in IPF
Mass spectrometry technology identified proteomic biomarkers of IPF, but more work will be needed to fully translate these findings to the clinic.
5 Key Health Care Changes During Trump’s First Year Back in Office
President Donald J. Trump's health care overhaul during the first year of his second term reshapes Medicaid, vaccine policies, and drug pricing.
AJMC® in the Press, January 9, 2026
Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.
Emerging Treatment Strategies Aim to Balance Cardiac Safety, Effective Breast Cancer Care: Eric H. Yang, MD
Multidisciplinary care helps manage cardiac risks in breast cancer, allowing patients to continue treatment safely, says Eric H. Yang, MD.
House Votes to Extend ACA Subsidies, Eyes Turn to Senate
The House voted to extend the insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but the bill could face problems in the Senate.
Tobacco Use Tied to Immunotherapy Response and Gastric Cancer Mortality
Tobacco use significantly impacts gastric and esophageal cancer outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted public health strategies and smoking cessation efforts.
Misalignment Between EHR Penicillin Allergy Flags, Allergist Assessments Signals Need for Improved Documentation
EHR penicillin allergy flags do not often match allergist assessments, highlighting the need for improved evaluation processes.