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February 11, 2026

AMA Backs Structured Vaccine Review

Kathryn Wighton
February 11, 2026
4 min

A new initiative by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Vaccine Integrity Project aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of influenza, COVID-19,

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New initiative by AMA and Vaccine Integrity Project for vaccine assessment.
Focus on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines for 2026-
Structured review process will include expert panels.
Emphasis on evidence-based immunization guidance.
Addressing concerns over ACIP's effectiveness.
Transparency and conflict of interest disclosures required.
Aimed at restoring clinician and patient confidence in vaccines.

Baptist Health South Florida

February 11, 2026

Rise of AI in Heart Care: How Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery is Getting Smarter

February 11, 2026
7 min

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic systems are revolutionizing heart surgery, making it safer and less invasive. Surgeons now employ advanced technologies

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AI enhances surgical precision and safety.
Robotic systems allow smaller incisions for heart surgery.
3D modeling aids in personalized surgical planning.
Patients experience less pain and shorter recovery times.
AI provides real-time guidance during procedures.
Human expertise remains critical despite technological advancements.
Future prospects include predictive surgeries through AI innovations.

Barnes-Jewish

February 11, 2026

Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery Advances: Fewer Risks, Better Outcomes

February 11, 2026
5 min

A study funded by the NIH, known as MOMS, revealed that in utero surgery for spina bifida can significantly lower childhood disability rates. The Fetal Care Cen

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NIH-funded MOMS study shows in utero surgery reduces spina bifida disability.
Fetal Care Center offers both open and fetoscopic surgical options.
Fetoscopic surgery provides smaller incisions, reducing complications.
Shunt rate at Fetal Care Center: 26%, better than MOMS' 40%.
Multidisciplinary team facilitates coordinated care for patients.
Wesley's story exemplifies a successful outcome after fetoscopic surgery.
Referrals and consultations can be made through the center.

February 11, 2026

Universal Aspirin in High-Risk Pregnancies?

Kerri Miller
February 11, 2026
3 min

A recent cohort study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2026 Pregnancy Meeting suggests that universal aspirin dispensation at the first pren

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Aspirin reduces preeclampsia rates by 29%.
Daily intake is 162 mg for high-risk pregnancies.
Implementation began August 3,
Postpartum hemorrhage rates decreased from 9.5% to 8.9%.
The study focused on a predominantly Hispanic population.
No significant harm from aspirin was reported.
Findings are observational and may not generalize to all populations.

February 11, 2026

Staffing, Flexibility Top Nurses' List to Return

Kerri Miller
February 11, 2026
3 min

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open highlights key factors that could entice registered nurses to return to hospital employment. Conducted by research

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Study published in JAMA Network Open focused on nurse retention.
Surveyed over 4,000 nurses who left hospital positions recently.
Key factors for return: adequate staffing (65%), flexible scheduling (59%), better compensation (59%).
Younger nurses (under 40) prioritize staffing adequacy and compensation.
67% of nonretired nurses likely to return to work in healthcare.
79% expressed satisfaction with nursing as a career.
Retired nurses showed higher satisfaction (90%).
Study highlights potential for organizational change in hospitals.

February 11, 2026

Medical Oddities: Real AI Romance, Where Code Meets Crush

Teraya Smith
February 11, 2026
6 min

Cornell University researchers introduced the Love Attitudes Scale toward Artificial Intelligence, a 24-item tool for assessing romantic feelings toward AI comp

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AI love assessed via Love Attitudes Scale.
Key love styles: passionate attraction, companionship.
Effective bedside technique for rectal foreign body removal.
Love linked with hormonal changes: dopamine, cortisol.
Bubble tea serves as cultural bridge for students.
Kissing as an ancient tradition explored.
Innovative solutions in healthcare reflect interdisciplinary nature.

The Analytical Scientist

February 11, 2026

Inside the Netherlands’ Water Monitoring Success Story

James Strachan
February 11, 2026
6 min

The Netherlands has developed an efficient water quality monitoring system utilizing high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD

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The Netherlands developed an HPLC-DAD based water monitoring system for pollutants.
The system provides rapid alerts and is easy to use.
The pyrazole incident in 2015 showcased its effectiveness.
Method harmonization enables data sharing across labs.
HPLC-DAD focuses on UV-active compounds; it's not a substitute for MS techniques.
Collaboration with various stakeholders essential for system success.
Future expansions aim to include more participants in water monitoring.

February 11, 2026

Work Requirements, Health Risks

Samantha Liss
Sam Whitehead
February 11, 2026
7 min

Lori Kelley, a 59-year-old from North Carolina, faces significant challenges with her deteriorating vision, which hampers her ability to work consistently and r

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Lori Kelley struggles with vision loss affecting job stability.
New Medicaid rules will require work or volunteer efforts to retain coverage.
The changes could disproportionately affect older women.
Critics warn this may worsen health issues for those unable to comply.
20 million Americans are projected to be impacted by these rules.

The Analytical Scientist

February 11, 2026

The Many Faces of Tau

February 11, 2026
2 min

Recent research conducted by a team from Boston Children’s Hospital and affiliated institutions has highlighted distinct chemical signatures of pathological tau

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Study by Boston Children’s Hospital on tau protein.
Focuses on distinct chemical signatures in tauopathies.
Used FLEXITau for mass-spectrometry analysis.
Mapped 145 post-translational modifications.
Machine learning ranked modifications for disease classification.
Absolute quantification is crucial for diagnostics and drug design.
Each tauopathy has unique modification patterns.

The Pathologist

February 11, 2026

Malignant Colossus

Jessica Allerton
February 11, 2026
1 min

The featured image for February, contributed by Tania Labiano, showcases a large malignant cell through a photomicrograph obtained via EBUS-guided FNA cytology,

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Image of a large malignant cell from lung adenocarcinoma.
Captured using EBUS-guided FNA cytology.
Contributed by Tania Labiano.
Importance of cytopathology in cancer diagnosis.
Highlight on evaluating complex cellular structures.
Labiano's expertise based in Pamplona, Spain.

The Pathologist

February 11, 2026

Could Gut Bacteria Reflect Early Changes in Brain Health?

February 11, 2026
3 min

A review published in Alzheimer's & Dementia evaluates human studies linking gut microbiome alterations to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disea

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Review studies linking gut microbiome with MCI and Alzheimer's disease.
Gut microbiota showed distinct profiles in different cognitive impairment stages.
MCI linked to beneficial bacteria like Faecalibacterium.
Alzheimer's associated with harmful bacteria groups.
Intervention studies showed modest improvements in cognition.
Need for standardized sampling and longitudinal studies.
Biomarkers like amyloid-β levels altered by microbiota changes.

The Ophthalmologist

February 11, 2026

Rebuilding Corneal Care in Ukraine

Alun Evans
February 11, 2026
6 min

Eye Care in Ukraine, established in 2021, aims to mitigate preventable blindness exacerbated by war. Initially focused on supplies, from early 2022, the organiz

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Eye Care in Ukraine reduces preventable blindness since
Focus shifted to cornea bioimplants from
Cornea registration achieved in
Training surgeons is essential due to aging professionals.
Increased eye trauma from military conflict demands more transplants.
Eversight Eye Bank supplies tissues from the US.
Eye banking infrastructure is being developed post-legislation changes.
Collaboration with local ophthalmologists is crucial for success.

The Ophthalmologist

February 11, 2026

The Pillow Problem in Glaucoma Care

February 11, 2026
2 min

A study from Zhejiang University indicates that sleeping with the head elevated on multiple pillows may worsen intraocular pressure (IOP) control in glaucoma pa

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High-pillow sleeping increases IOP in glaucoma patients.
Average IOP rise: 1.6 mm Hg.
Neck flexion may impair venous drainage.
Greater 24-hour IOP fluctuations noted.
Reduced ocular perfusion pressure linked to glaucoma progression.
Study involved 144 glaucoma patients with continuous IOP monitoring.
Further longitudinal studies are needed for comprehensive understanding.

The Medicine Maker

February 11, 2026

Solving the Problem of Insolubility: Part I

February 11, 2026
6 min

As drug discovery evolves, the complexity of new drug molecules necessitates advanced delivery technologies. Austin Px's Elizabeth Hickman and Dave Miller descr

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Drug complexity increases with advanced discovery methods.
Poor solubility in drug pipelines is a rising concern.
Conventional delivery systems struggle with modern drug characteristics.
KinetiSol technology offers a new approach to drug absorption.
The shift from nature to lab-based compound libraries enhances drug target exploration.
Innovations are crucial for treating chronic diseases like cancer.
AI and structure-based designs open new potential compounds.

Asco Ai In Oncology

February 11, 2026

First AI-Backed Medical Device FDA Approved for Detection and Diagnosis in Lung Cancer Screening

ASCO AI Staff
February 11, 2026
1 min

Objective: To provide a novel AI-powered software for the detection and diagnosis of lung cancer through low-dose CT scans. Key Findings: eyonis LCS achieved a

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The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for eyonis® LCS, an AI-powered software for lung cancer detection and diagnosis.
eyonis LCS aids clinicians in detecting suspicious pulmonary nodules earlier on low-dose CT scans.
The software is expected to improve lung cancer screening outcomes and reduce the operational burden on healthcare systems.
eyonis LCS demonstrated a sensitivity of 93.3% and specificity of 92.4% in clinical testing.
Medicare payments for eyonis LCS are anticipated to range from $601 to $700 under the New Technology APC 1508 code.

February 10, 2026

Advances in ICD Technology: The AURORA Extravascular ICD System

February 10, 2026

Explore the patient selection and surgical procedure insights for the Aurora extravascular defibrillator with Dr. Iyer.

February 10, 2026

Sleep Disorders Linked to Higher RA Prevalence

Kerri Miller
February 10, 2026
4 min

A cross-sectional analysis of data from 28,040 adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey revealed a significant association between sleep d

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14% of participants had sleep disorders.
4% reported rheumatoid arthritis.
Odds of RA were 1.76 times higher in those with sleep disorders.
Study used data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Limitations include cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reporting.
No significant interactions were observed across various demographic subgroups.
Biological mechanisms may link sleep disturbance and RA.

February 10, 2026

Defining Appropriate Antibiotics

Conexiant News Staff
February 10, 2026
4 min

A recent scoping review conducted by researchers at University Hospital Tübingen highlights inconsistencies in the definition of appropriate antibiotic therapy

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Inconsistencies in appropriate antibiotic therapy definitions affect outcomes.
Majority focus on in vitro susceptibility neglecting stewardship elements.
288 studies analyzed from 2011-2021 on hospitalized adults.
Guideline adherence was included in <5% of definitions.
More standardized definitions needed for comparability.
Empiric therapy associated with improved outcomes in 63% of analyses.
Dosing and treatment duration crucial for therapy appropriateness.

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