September 03, 2025

Policy Shift Adjusts NIH Peer Review Role

New NIH funding rules shift decision-making power from peer review panels to political appointees in determining future scientific grants.

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September 03, 2025

Study Maps Delta-Like Protein 3 and SEZ6 Across Tumor Types

Researchers highlight distinct Delta-like protein 3 and seizure-related 6 homolog patterns in neuroendocrine tumors.

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September 02, 2025

New Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Improves Platelet Response

The FDA has approved rilzabrutinib (Wayrilz) as the first Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor for adults with chronic or persistent immune thrombocytopenia who have had an insufficient response to prior therapy.

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August 28, 2025

CD68/CD163 Mark Worse Outcomes in Skeletal Hodgkin Lymphoma, Study

Skeletal classic Hodgkin lymphoma shows a macrophage-rich, B-cell–poor microenvironment, with high CD68/CD163 linked to worse survival.

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August 28, 2025

Can Gene Therapy Outperform Implants?

Children receiving gene therapy showed superior hearing and speech perception metrics.

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August 26, 2025

Can States Still Respond to Outbreaks?

Following court injunctions, some states and cities regained funding, while others experienced continued cancellations that affected immunization clinics, workforce capacity, and infectious-disease surveillance.

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August 25, 2025

Did Politics Delay CDC Measles Response?

Emails and interviews show CDC scientists were sidelined during the West Texas surge, leaving local officials without guidance as cases spread across the US and into Mexico.

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August 19, 2025

Neck Swelling, Dysphagia, and Jaw Pain: What’s Your Diagnosis?

A rare carotid artery pseudoaneurysm complicated by MRSA infection, septic arthritis, and an incidental thigh tumor challenged clinicians but was successfully treated with surgery and targeted antibiotics.

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August 13, 2025

Medical Oddities: Spud Alert, Method Matters Most

Science spans snacks, cells, sheep, and sips in this week’s research highlights.

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