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Bmc Cancer

  • September 17, 2026
Erratum: HLA-DRA Class II Molecule as a Marker for Immuno-Active Tumors and Its Role in Predicting Response to Anti-PD-1 Therapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Jie Mei
  • Guanyu Jiang
  • Yundi Chen
  • Yongrui Xu
  • Yuan Wan
  • Ruo Chen
  • Feng Liu
  • Wenjun Mao
  • Mingfeng Zheng
  • Junying Xu
  • September 17, 2026

Objective: Correction of an error in the original publication regarding the figures presented. Approach: Error Identification: The authors identified a duplicat

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MDSpire News

  • September 16, 2026
FDA change plans in radiology AI
  • Kathryn Wighton
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To evaluate the adoption of Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) among FDA-cleared radiology AI/ML devices and assess the transparency of publi

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MDSpire News

  • September 16, 2026
Intranasal EVs may slow Alzheimer's disease
  • Andrea Surnit
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To evaluate the effects of human amniotic mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles (hAMSC-EVs) on cognitive performance and neuroinfla

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MDSpire News

  • September 16, 2026
Microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis may mimic allergy
  • Andrea Surnit
  • September 16, 2026
  • 4 min

Objective: To report a case of bilateral microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis in a pediatric patient and highlight the need to consider microsporidial infection

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Baptist Health South Florida

  • September 16, 2026
Jacqueline Seikunas, M.D., Joins Marcus Neuroscience Institute as a Psychiatrist
  • September 16, 2026
  • 2 min

Objective: To announce the appointment of Dr. Jacqueline Seikunas as a psychiatrist at Marcus Neuroscience Institute. Approach: Clinical Interests: Dr. Seikunas

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Phoenix Children's Medical Connection

  • September 16, 2026
A More Connected Care Experience: Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Joins Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 min
  1. Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics has aligned with Phoenix Children’s Medical Group to enhance care coordination.
  2. Darcey Winterland, MD, has been appointed Division Chief of Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics.
  3. The integration aims to improve outcomes and create a more connected care experience for families.
  4. Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics includes over 50 pediatricians across 12 clinic locations in the state.
  5. Phoenix Children’s Medical Group employs over 900 medical staff providing various specialty services.
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Phoenix Children's Medical Connection

  • September 16, 2026
Phoenix Children’s Names Jayson Argyle Senior Vice President of Community Hospitals
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 min
  1. Phoenix Children’s appointed Jayson Argyle as Senior Vice President of Community Hospitals to support network expansion in Arizona.
  2. Argyle will oversee operations, growth, and performance across the community hospital portfolio of Phoenix Children’s.
  3. He will lead the launch of the Women’s and Children’s Pavilion at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and future hospital expansions.
  4. Argyle has extensive healthcare operations experience, previously serving as Vice President of Imaging Services at Intermountain Health.
  5. He holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Utah State University.
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Phoenix Children's Medical Connection

  • September 16, 2026
Phoenix Children’s Appoints Joshua D. Koch, MD, Senior Vice President, Hospital Based In Chief
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua D. Koch to a newly established leadership role at Phoenix Children’s. Approach: Role Overview: Dr. Koch wil

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Phoenix Children's Medical Connection

  • September 16, 2026
Phoenix Children’s Names Mike Skafi Chief Pharmacy Officer
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To announce the appointment of Mike A. Skafi as Chief Pharmacy Officer at Phoenix Children’s. Approach: Role Overview: Skafi will lead pharmacy strat

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Phoenix Children's Medical Connection

  • September 16, 2026
Phoenix Children’s Appoints Carolina V. Guimaraes, MD, as Vice President, Chief of Radiology
  • September 16, 2026
  • 4 min

Objective: To announce the appointment of Dr. Carolina V. Guimaraes as Vice President and Chief of Radiology at Phoenix Children’s. Approach: Appointment Announ

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MDSpire News

  • September 16, 2026
Hot drink habits and esophageal cancer
  • Kathryn Wighton
  • September 16, 2026
  • 4 min

Objective: To investigate the association between preferred drink temperature and frequency of hot drink consumption with the risk of esophageal squamous cell c

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MDSpire News

  • September 16, 2026
Cleveland Clinic leaders outline what it takes to scale AI
  • Matthew Solan
  • September 16, 2026
  • 6 min
  1. Scaling AI in health care requires understanding existing workflows and improving them, rather than simply implementing technology.
  2. Cleveland Clinic evaluates AI projects based on their potential impact on safety, affordability, and scalability.
  3. Enterprise readiness for AI involves three layers: data, computing infrastructure, and applications, with cybersecurity being increasingly important.
  4. AI-ready data is essential for health care transformation, requiring integration of various clinical and nonclinical data.
  5. Misconceptions about AI include the belief that it can solve all health care problems, highlighting the need for realistic expectations.
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Inside Dentistry

  • September 16, 2026
RØNVIG Redesigns COMPO-JECT Composite Applicator
  • News Staff
  • September 16, 2026
  • 1 min
  1. RØNVIG Dental launched a redesigned COMPO-JECT composite applicator with a lighter construction and improved balance.
  2. The updated applicator features a rounded ergonomic grip to enhance handling and reduce strain during use.
  3. It is designed for controlled application of composite materials across various viscosities.
  4. The applicator is made from stainless steel and a glass-reinforced engineering polymer for strength and durability.
  5. The redesigned COMPO-JECT maintains the functionality of the previous model and comes with a 5-year warranty.
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The Medicine Maker

  • September 16, 2026
Novartis and BMS Pause Autoimmune CAR T Trials Over Safety Concerns
  • September 16, 2026
  • 2 min

Objective: To report on the pause of clinical trials for CD19-directed CAR T therapies by Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb due to safety concerns. Approach: Me

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The Medicine Maker

  • September 16, 2026
The GLP-1 Capacity Squeeze
  • Tommy Schornak
  • September 16, 2026
  • 5 min
  1. GLP-1 receptor agonists have gained prominence in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, with increased patient demand projected.
  2. Manufacturers face challenges in scaling up GLP-1 production without disrupting other injectable therapies due to limited capacity.
  3. Regulatory changes require manufacturers to implement stricter contamination control strategies to ensure drug sterility.
  4. Investing in purpose-built facilities allows manufacturers to adapt to changing demands and improve operational efficiency.
  5. Early manufacturing planning is essential for drug developers to mitigate risks associated with complex formulations and device integration.
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The Pathologist

  • September 16, 2026
ECP 2026: Operational Gains with AI in Breast Pathology
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 min
  1. The DeBORAH Study evaluated an AI algorithm's impact on diagnostic accuracy in breast core biopsy reporting across five NHS centers.
  2. The AI demonstrated over 99% sensitivity and specificity for overall cancer diagnosis and over 96% for ductal carcinoma in situ.
  3. Pathologists reported increased confidence and efficiency, with some centers showing up to a 72% reduction in immunohistochemistry orders.
  4. Cost reductions per patient ranged from £1.80 to £17.70, with turnaround times decreasing by up to 17 hours.
  5. User satisfaction surveys indicated that pathologists found the AI easy to use and would recommend it to colleagues.
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The Analytical Scientist

  • September 16, 2026
GCxGC Detective Stories: The Case of the Disappearing Diesel
  • Christopher M. Reddy
  • September 16, 2026
  • 7 min
  1. The 1969 diesel spill in Cape Cod released 189,000 gallons of fuel, severely impacting marine life and leading to long-term ecological studies.
  2. Initial analyses using one-dimensional gas chromatography (GC) revealed a shift from identifiable hydrocarbons to an unresolved complex mixture (UCM) over time.
  3. GC×GC analysis provided greater resolution, revealing patterns of biodegradation and preferential loss of aromatic hydrocarbons in weathered residues.
  4. The findings indicated that biodegradation was vigorous initially but declined due to changing environmental conditions in the marsh.
  5. Techniques developed from the Florida spill have been applied to various operational spill contexts, enhancing understanding of oil weathering processes.
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The Analytical Scientist

  • September 16, 2026
Mass Spec Roundup: Fragment Ions and Fossil Fragments
  • September 16, 2026
  • 7 min
  1. AIMe expands MS2-based structural annotation to over 100 million small organic molecules, aiding metabolite identification.
  2. DeepMS2Reasoner outperformed other models, achieving an average cosine similarity of 0.83 on the NIST dataset.
  3. AIMe provided putative annotations for 2.69 million GNPS spectral clusters, significantly increasing previously annotated spectra.
  4. An isotopically resolved MALDI FT-ICR imaging method measured covalent drug target engagement, showing 78% engagement in mouse brain sections.
  5. ZooMS and proteomics identified the first confirmed Denisovan radius, revealing unique postcranial anatomy compared to Neanderthals and modern humans.
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