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April 2, 2026

CDC Lists Dozens of Infectious Disease Tests as Unavailable

Kathryn Wighton
April 2, 2026
2 min

The CDC has announced that over two dozen infectious disease laboratory tests, including those for rabies, poxvirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and varicella zoster vi

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CDC lists over two dozen infectious disease tests as unavailable.
Effective March 30, 2026, tests for rabies and poxvirus among others are impacted.
Staffing reductions of 20-25% noted at the CDC.
Some tests temporarily paused while others discontinued.
Guidance to use alternative testing methods where available.
Updates reflected in CDC's Infectious Diseases Laboratory Test Directory.
Specimen protocols must be followed for submissions.

April 2, 2026

USDA Alerts on Lead in Walmart Chicken Nuggets

Kathryn Wighton
April 2, 2026
2 min

A national public health alert has been issued due to unsafe lead levels found in Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets, sold at Walmart.

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Lead found in chicken nuggets can harm infants and young children.
Nuggets are from Walmart, produced on February 10,
Affected products are no longer for sale but may be in freezers.
FSIS did not initiate a recall.
There is no safe amount of lead exposure.
Consumers advised to discard or return the affected products.
Consult CDC for health effects related to lead exposure.
Contact USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline for questions.

April 2, 2026

AGA May Signal Lipids, Female Obesity

Andrea Surnit
April 2, 2026
3 min

A study by Malak Husseinali, BSA, from Baylor College of Medicine investigates the relationship between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and certain metabolic and ca

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AGA shows higher prevalence of hyperlipidemia and obesity.
Study analyzed 1,015 AGA patients against 2,030 controls.
Adjusted odds for hyperlipidemia: 2.3 (males) and 2.6 (females).
No significant differences in coronary artery disease.
Study limited by cross-sectional design and electronic health record reliance.

The ASCO Post

April 2, 2026

Financial Hardship and Late-Stage Cancer Diagnosis

Matthew Stenger
April 2, 2026
3 min

A study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology by Khor et al. reveals a significant link between prediagnosis financial hardship and late-stage cancer diagnoses. A

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Financial hardship linked to late-stage cancer diagnosis.
Study involved 50,148 patients from 2014-
30% faced financial hardship before diagnosis.
Increased risk for cancers with screening programs.
Emphasizes importance of screening access.
Breast cancer risk attributed to lack of screening.
Financial hardship considered a social determinant of health.
Study supported by Kathryn Butler Foundation and Texas 4000 Foundation.

April 2, 2026

Class-Blind Medicine

Kerri Miller
April 2, 2026
2 min

A study from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals significant disparities in workplace experiences among anesthesiologists based on socioeconomic background. Ne

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18% of anesthesiologists reported disadvantaged backgrounds.
DB-identifying anesthesiologists faced higher exclusion (55% vs. 20%).
Research utilized NIH's formal definition for disadvantaged background.
Economic background intersects with race, gender identity, etc.
Study has limitations including modest sample size and nonresponse bias.
Findings indicate the importance of including socioeconomic factors in diversity discussions.

April 2, 2026

ADA raises concerns about CMS CRUSH initiative proposals affecting dentistry

Olivia Anderson
April 2, 2026
4 min

The American Dental Association (ADA) has urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to consider the impact of the CRUSH initiative, aimed at comb

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ADA warned CMS about the CRUSH initiative's impact on dental practices.
Mandatory enrollment in traditional Medicare could reduce dentist participation.
Payment suspensions could disrupt operations for small practices.
ADA highlighted issues with dental data and AI tool applicability.
Recommended investments in dental data infrastructure.
Suggested prohibiting AI as the sole basis for claim denials.
Called for centralized credentialing in Medicaid programs.
Advocated for MLR/DLR requirements for SADPs.

April 2, 2026

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Higher Levels of Mitochondrial Microproteins

Matthew Solan
April 2, 2026
3 min

A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition revealed that older patients with atrial fibrillation who strictly adhered to a Mediterranean diet exhibited elevate

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Mediterranean diet linked to higher mitochondrial microproteins.
Conducted on 49 older patients with atrial fibrillation.
Dietary adherence assessed via a nine-item questionnaire.
Significant findings in SHMOOSE and Humanin levels.
Olive oil, fish, and legumes showed beneficial associations.
Limitations included small sample size and cross-sectional design.
Potential for Mediterranean diet in promoting cardioprotective effects.
No conflicts of interest reported by researchers.

April 2, 2026

Fluvoxamine Reduces Long COVID Fatigue in Trial

Kerri Miller
April 2, 2026
4 min

The REVIVE-TOGETHER trial demonstrated that fluvoxamine significantly reduces fatigue severity in long COVID patients compared to a placebo, while metformin sho

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REVIVE-TOGETHER trial involved 399 patients with long COVID.
Fluvoxamine reduced fatigue severity effectively compared to placebo.
Metformin showed no significant improvement in fatigue.
Patients were enrolled across Brazil from October 2023 to February
Fluvoxamine improved health-related quality of life at multiple follow-ups.
Adverse events were lower with fluvoxamine than placebo and metformin.
Further trials are recommended to explore fluvoxamine's benefits.

The Pathologist

April 2, 2026

Diagnosis: Delayed – The Case for Faster Companion Diagnostic Delivery

Helen Bristow
April 2, 2026
10 min

Companion diagnostics can enhance targeted therapy effectiveness, yet their integration into routine patient care remains inconsistent. Jane Li from Thermo Fish

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Companion diagnostics link patients to effective therapies.
Adoption of biomarker testing faces evidence and operational hurdles.
Academic centers lead in precision medicine; community settings lag.
Reimbursement poses a critical barrier.
Diagnostics companies must automate solutions for accessibility.
Pathologists play a crucial role in educating medical teams.
Integration of biomarker tests is essential for patient outcomes.

KFF Health News

April 2, 2026

Genomic Data Tracks Measles Spread

Amy Maxmen
April 2, 2026
11 min

The CDC has begun releasing advanced genetic data on measles viruses, raising concerns about the potential loss of the U.S.'s measles elimination status. Follow

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CDC releases genetic data on measles after months of withholding.
Concerns about U.S. losing measles elimination status.
2025 saw 2,285 measles cases, the highest in over 30 years.
Vaccination rates are declining, contributing to outbreaks.
Importance of genome sequencing for understanding virus transmission.
Calls for urgent national vaccination campaigns.
Political interference has delayed public health responses.
CDC has faced staffing issues impacting their response capabilities.

April 2, 2026

ACC/AHA Consensus Sets Tricuspid Program Standards

Kathryn Wighton
April 2, 2026
5 min

A consensus document from notable cardiovascular societies outlines recommendations for transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions, emphasizing the need for a

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Multidisciplinary approach is crucial for tricuspid interventions.
Minimum team includes cardiologists, surgeons, and imaging specialists.
Institutions should have active surgical programs and specialty access.
Registry participation enhances outcomes tracking.
Evidence shows improved quality of life post-intervention.
Annual procedural volume thresholds affect care quality.
TRILUMINATE trial indicated notable quality of life improvements.

The Pathologist

April 2, 2026

A New Route to Lymphoma Diagnosis

April 2, 2026
3 min

A multicenter study in East Africa demonstrates that blood-based liquid biopsy can enhance the diagnosis of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)–positive Burkitt’s lymphoma

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Liquid biopsy shows promise for diagnosing BL in resource-limited settings.
Evaluated 377 patients in Tanzania and Uganda.
ctDNA analysis yields high sensitivity (0.86) and specificity (0.95).
Turnaround time reduced from 46.8 to 6.5 days.
Liquid biopsy identified over half of confirmed BL cases early.
Combining molecular markers improved diagnostic accuracy.
Limitations include cost and variability of methods across sites.

The Analytical Scientist

April 2, 2026

Honoring Chromatography Educator Peter W. Carr (1944–2025)

James Strachan
April 2, 2026
6 min

Peter W. Carr, a pioneering separation scientist and influential mentor at the University of Minnesota, passed away at the age of 81 on December 20, 2025. Over

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Peter W. Carr passed away at 81 on Dec 20,
He significantly influenced liquid chromatography with zirconia.
Served nearly 50 years at the University of Minnesota.
Mentored over 100 graduate students.
Received numerous awards for his contributions to analytical chemistry.
Renowned for his innovative teaching methods.
His legacy continues through his students' successes.

The Analytical Scientist

April 2, 2026

The Scent of an Ancient Mummy

April 2, 2026
2 min

Volatile compounds from ancient remains shed light on the evolution of mummification practices over 2,000 years. Researchers from the University of Bristol util

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VOC analysis identified 81 compounds related to embalming materials.
Samples span from 3200 BC to 395 AD.
Techniques evolved from simple fats to complex materials like bitumen.
Different recipes were used for various body parts.
Non-destructive methods enhance study of fragile remains.
Offers deeper insights into cultural practices and technology in ancient Egypt.

The Ophthalmologist

April 2, 2026

The Power of Adjustability

Julian Upton
April 2, 2026
9 min

The narrative explores the transition from clinical ophthalmology to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of merging passion for patient care with innov

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Transition from practicing medicine to entrepreneurship.
Challenges in developing the Light Adjustable Lens include technology and regulatory approvals.
Innovations enhance the surgeon-patient partnership.
Commercialization of medical devices is complex and time-consuming.
Machine learning is reshaping ophthalmic practices.
Success defined by being useful to patients.
Adjustable lenses allow for customized postoperative vision.
Expectation for adjustability to gain importance in cataract surgery.

The Ophthalmologist

April 2, 2026

When Corneal Nerves Fall Silent

April 2, 2026
4 min

Congenital aniridia, primarily caused by PAX6 haploinsufficiency, is more than an iris disorder; it involves foveal hypoplasia, cataract, glaucoma, and aniridia

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Congenital aniridia involves various ocular complications.
PAX6 haploinsufficiency is the main cause.
Recent research evaluated sensory nerve function in affected patients.
Adults show significant sensory decline compared to children.
Monitoring corneal sensitivity can identify at-risk patients.
Early intervention may be crucial for functional preservation.
Potential treatments include biologic therapies to support corneal innervation.

The Medicine Maker

April 2, 2026

CRISPR “Gene Drive” Reverses Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

April 2, 2026
2 min

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a CRISPR-based tool to combat antibiotic resistance by removing the genes responsible for i

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pPro-MobV is a CRISPR-based tool to combat antibiotic resistance.
It targets and removes antibiotic resistance genes from bacteria.
The system uses a conjugation-based transfer method.
It effectively reduces resistant bacteria, including in biofilms.
Biofilms pose significant clinical challenges in chronic infections.
There is a safeguard mechanism to remove the genetic cassette if needed.
The technology has potential applications in clinical and environmental settings.

Frontiers In Endocrinology

April 2, 2026

Oocyte maturation triggering in high responders in IVF treatment: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Yusuf Beebeejaun
Timothy Copeland
James M. N. Duffy
Ippokratis Sarris
Marian Showell
Sesh K. Sunkara
April 2, 2026

Objective: To compare and rank the efficacy and safety of four final oocyte maturation trigger strategies: human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), gonadotropin-rele

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This study compares the efficacy and safety of four oocyte maturation triggers in high responders during IVF using a network meta-analysis.
Seven high-quality RCTs involving 632 women were included, showing no significant differences in oocyte yield or clinical pregnancy rates among the triggers.
The GnRHa trigger significantly reduced the risk of moderate to severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome compared to hCG.
GnRHa, hCG, and dual triggers showed similar efficacy, but GnRHa provided a better safety profile regarding OHSS risk.
Further multicenter RCTs are needed to assess live birth outcomes and the role of the double trigger in high responders.

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