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“They Bungled It”: NIH Documents Reveal How $1.6 Billion Long Covid Initiative Has Failed so Far to Meet its Goals
The NIH made key structural errors in setting up RECOVER, namely concentrating funding with a small number of researchers and, in selecting those researchers, failing to prioritize people who had experience in studying or treating post-infectious chronic diseases before the pandemic. Structural issues with RECOVER fit into broader patterns with...
How Endoscopic Therapy Cured Vic Padilla’s Precancerous Barrett’s Esophagus
Living with an external feeding tube and another tube in his neck to help him breathe?. That wasn’t going to work for Vic Padilla, a 72-year-old builder of racing motorcycles and custom hot rods. He had too many things left to do, too many racetracks left unconquered. “I have...
Unpacking the Interplay Between Autoimmunity and Immunodeficiency
The presence of antibodies that target one of the body’s own proteins was associated with severe infections that typically only occur when a person’s immune system is suppressed, based on a multi-cohort study of blood samples from more than 1,000 people. This study suggests autoimmune processes could be involved in the development of immunodeficiency in adulthood.
Food Is Medicine for People Living With HIV
A program for people with HIV that provides healthy food and nutrition counseling led to fewer hospitalization admissions, better treatment adherence and improvements in mental and physical health, according to study results published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. “Medically tailored meals and groceries, combined with nutritional education, reduced hospitalizations,...
How Cancer Centers Plan to Enhance Diversity in Research, Clinical Care and Leadership
Cancer patients need care, but they also need to feel represented — and not just by the folks parking their car, greeting them at the front desk or walking the halls on their security rounds. Patients need to see themselves in the clinicians and nurses who treat them; the...
UT Health Awarded Grants for MASLD Research
The University of Texas (UT) School of Public Health San Antonio received three federal grants totaling nearly $3 million. One grant totaling $1 million will fund research on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), announced Representative Joaquín Castro (D–Texas) at a press conference, reports Texas Public Radio.
Colorado University Leader Contributes to AACR’s Report on Cancer Health Equity
Jamie L. Studts, PhD, co-leader of the University of Colorado Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention and Control Program, has devoted much of his research career to studying inequities in lung cancer risk factors, screening, treatment and survivorship. That’s why the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) called upon Studts’ expertise...
Healthy Recipe: Pan-Fried Marinated Tofu
Tofu is a great shapeshifter ingredient. The flavor profile of this recipe is Mediterranean, which shows the adaptability of tofu outside of the usual Asian-inspired recipes. Spices and herbs are a great way to add phytonutrients to the diet and use less salt, while increasing flavor and supporting a healthy immune system. Cumin is rich in vitamins A and C, which make it a potent antioxidant that helps support optimal immune function and helps prevent cancer progression. Cilantro is a rich source of vitamin K and also anti-inflammatory thanks to its high phytonutrient content. Read more about phytonutrients on our blog.
Sing Elton John’s “Your Song” to Fight LGBTQ Stigma and Raise HIV Funds [VIDEOS]
Sing out, Louise! Here’s a chance for you to belt out a verse of Elton John’s classic “Your Song” and raise funds to support LGBTQ and HIV causes—plus win a chance to meet the Rocket Man himself during Pride Month in New York City. What’s more, it’s an opportunity to praise a person who has supported you to be your most authentic self.
U.S. Pharmacy Closures Impact Latino and Black Neighborhoods
Hundreds of major retail pharmacies across the United States have closed in recent years, leaving residents without reliable access to prescription meds and certain public health services, according to the The Associated Press (AP). In some rural areas, residents must travel great distances not only to fill prescriptions but also...
Telehealth Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Associated With Cancer Care
Telemedicine visits for cancer care may not only be more convenient and easier to schedule than in-person appointments, they’re also better for the planet, new research by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists shows. Based on an analysis of data from a regional cancer center, the researchers calculate that, nationwide, cancer...
Personalized mRNA Vaccine Delays Melanoma Relapse for Three Years
People with advanced melanoma who received a customized messenger RNA (mRNA) cancer vaccine from Moderna and Merck along with checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy remain less likely to experience recurrence or metastasis at three years, according to study results presented this week at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (ASCO 2024).
CDC Issues Finalized DoxyPEP Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued clinical guidelines for using the antibiotic doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis after sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), an approach known as doxyPEP. This is a finalized version of draft guidelines released last October. The CDC recommends that healthcare providers...
HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day 2024
Wednesday, June 5, marks HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD). It’s an opportunity to celebrate this group of survivors aging with HIV and to also raise awareness of their unique challenges and needs. Search the hashtag #HLTSAD for infographics to share, events to attend and articles to read, such...
U.S. Clinical Trials Begin for Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
Two clinical trials have launched to examine a novel long-acting form of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in cisgender women and people who inject drugs. The mid-stage studies will assess the safety, acceptability, and pharmacokinetics (how a drug moves through the body) of lenacapavir, an antiretroviral drug administered by injection every six months.
CDC Confirms Second Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Michigan
A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan. This is the third human case associated with an ongoing multistate outbreak of A(H5N1) in U.S. dairy cows. None of the three cases are associated with the others. As...
Psychoactive Drugs Are Having a Moment. The FDA Will Soon Weigh In.
Lori Tipton is among the growing number of people who say that MDMA, also known as ecstasy, saved their lives. Raised in New Orleans by a mother with untreated bipolar disorder who later killed herself and two others, Tipton said she endured layers of trauma that eventually forced her to seek treatment for crippling anxiety and hypervigilance. For 10 years nothing helped, and she began to wonder if she was “unfixable.”
After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over COVID Emails, Congress Turns to Anthony Fauci
Former National Institutes of Health official Anthony Fauci has faced many hostile questions from members of Congress, but when he appears before a House panel on Monday, he’ll have something new to answer for: a trove of incendiary emails written by one of his closest advisers. In the emails,...
New Study Finds Regular Exercise Program Impacts Cancer Risk
A new, large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows adults sticking to an exercise program of 15 or more metabolic equivalent hours (MET) of physical activity per week (300 or more minutes of moderate activity or 150 or more minutes of vigorous activity) decreased their risk for cancer, including obesity-related cancers, compared with no intervention.
Prior Authorization Can Delay Pain Management for Cancer Patients
Most prior authorization requests for long-acting pain relievers for cancer patients are eventually approved, but the process can result in unnecessary delays, and patients who are denied may experience uncontrolled pain, according to research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (ASCO 2024) in Chicago. “The vast...
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