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Global Cancer Cases Double Since 1990, Projected to Reach 30 Million by 2050
Cancer cases have surged to 18.5 million new diagnoses in 2023, with over 10 million deaths annually, hitting low- and middle-income countries hardest. Nearly half of deaths are preventable via smoking cessation, better diet, and early detection. Urgent global action is needed for prevention and access to care.
GSK's Bepirovirsen Achieves Functional Cure in Chronic Hepatitis B Phase III Trials
Bepirovirsen showed significant functional cure rates in B-Well 1 and 2 trials for chronic hepatitis B, affecting 250 million worldwide and causing 56% of liver cancers. It offers a potential six-month finite treatment, reducing lifelong therapy needs. Results support regulatory submissions globally.
Climate Shocks Accelerate Health Crises in 2026, Overwhelming Systems
Heat stress, disease outbreaks, disrupted clinics, insecurity, and hunger are outpacing health adaptations, especially in low-resource areas. Governments face budget constraints amid escalating impacts on the vulnerable. Fiscal space and technical support are critical for resilient systems.
PAHO Special Issue Highlights Primary Care Advances Against NCDs in Americas
NCDs like cancer and diabetes cause 6 million deaths yearly in the Americas, many premature. PAHO's Better Care for NCDs initiative improves screening and management via primary care. Investments are cost-effective for SDG targets on premature mortality reduction.
Global Chikungunya Outbreaks Raise Military and Travel Health Alerts
CDC advisories highlight chikungunya surges in multiple regions, causing fever, joint pain, and chronic issues in up to 40% of cases. Climate and travel drive risks to deployments and civilians. Vaccines and surveillance are urged for force protection.
WHO Updates HIV Guidelines, Prioritizing 3HP TB Prevention Regimen
New recommendations favor three months of isoniazid plus rifapentine (3HP) for TB prevention in HIV patients, simplifying services. TB remains a top killer among PLHIV. Updates aim to boost adherence and integrate care globally.
MUSC Researchers Advance Type 1 Diabetes Cure via Stem Cells and Tregs
Breakthrough T1D-funded project engineers beta cells and regulatory T cells to restore insulin production without immunosuppressants. Lab-grown cells address donor shortages for scalable transplants. Aims for off-the-shelf therapy for all T1D stages.
BBRF Spotlights 2025 Mental Health Breakthroughs in Autism, Depression, Schizophrenia
Top advances include RNA therapy for autism gene mutations, brain pathways in obesity-related pleasure loss, and AI tracking of teen depression symptoms. Stem-cell models reveal early brain development. Findings advance treatments and prevention.
Johnson & Johnson Submits OTTAVA Robotic System for FDA Approval
OTTAVA™ robotic surgical system submitted after IDE study showing strong performance in minimally invasive procedures. Builds on preclinical evidence for clinical benefits. Enhances surgery for teams, hospitals, and patients.
US Nutrition Guidelines Reset Emphasizes Real Food Over Pharmaceuticals
2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines reclaim food pyramid, prioritizing nourishment for health foundations. Unveiled by Kennedy and Rollins to shift from symptom management.
Researchers Push Adaptive Trial Designs and Precision Medicine for 2026
Calls for design shake-up with biomarkers, gene/cell therapies targeting disease roots over symptoms. Aims for better science, patient outcomes in clinical trials.
HHS Abridges US Childhood Vaccine Recommendations to Align Internationally
New HHS schedule matches global consensus, per Johns Hopkins analysis. Focuses on core vaccines amid policy shifts.