Weight-loss drugs now linked to cancer protection in women, major new study reveals By Angelica Stabile Fox News Published September 29, 2025 7:00am EDT

Weight-loss drugs now linked to cancer protection in women, major new study reveals Women's cancers, like endometrial and ovarian, are most reduced by GLP-1 use, research finds Angelica Stabile By Angelica Stabile Fox News Published September 29, 2025 7:00am EDT https://www.foxnews.com/health/weight-loss-drugs-now-linked-cancer-protection-women-major-new-study-reveals

New type of diabetes requires its own unique treatment, researchers say By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published September 30, 2025 7:00am EDT

New type of diabetes requires its own unique treatment, researchers say Type 5 diabetes linked to malnutrition, recognized by international experts Melissa Rudy By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published September 30, 2025 7:00am EDT https://www.foxnews.com/health/new-type-diabetes-requires-its-own-type-treatment-researchers-say

Editorial e1654 South Asians need culturally informed NCD action The Lancet Global Health + + + +...

Medical oxygen service readiness and service coverage in seven countries in Africa and Asia: a cross-sectional survey and clinical audit https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(25)00328-6/fulltext?dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_langlo&utm_campaign=update-langlo&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8zgLCV7j2kNvJDERwNwNboVZFg9FP3TnBmZylXe_uI80kYhJpK6x6Q2CCGLV7mM2uTxrWqnchjvwErMhs4lg_20LhEzw&_hsmi=382778918&utm_content=382719812&utm_source=hs_email Breast cancer overall survival, annual risks of death, and survival gap apportionment in sub-Saharan Africa (ABC-DO): 7-year follow-up of a prospective cohort study https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(25)00273-6/fulltext?dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_langlo&utm_campaign=update-langlo&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8F8gfdJVnQHogj9c6m5H17layyxgNELmC4nxZjlIxH04hbFqx09KhUBEG3K7DGgAoGRTs2xbN64lTHZEMiqLJZVsL6vg&_hsmi=382778918&utm_content=382719812&utm_source=hs_email Effect of Brazil's national human papillomavirus vaccination programme on the incidence of cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 in women aged 20–24 years: a population-based study https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(25)00279-7/fulltext?dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_langlo&utm_campaign=update-langlo&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--EKWqDhdk6XMCO4OvPXo219aUbBchcTntCpgDjYceoq-m9Fk5fgW989BtxFjuYelXEezkCvRcBJ-Q1GHMxUr2qsA7CDw&_hsmi=382778918&utm_content=382719812&utm_source=hs_email Editorial e1654 South Asians need culturally informed NCD action The Lancet Global Health https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/issue/vol13no10/PIIS2214-109X(25)X0010-3

A European Rare Neuromuscular Diseases Registry Hub +...

A European Rare Neuromuscular Diseases Registry Hub Rare diseases are characterised by a shortage of patients and expertise. Providing the best care requires shared cross-border expertise and data exchange. A registry hub is best for bridging siloed patient information resources for rare neuromuscular diseases. https://communities.springernature.com/posts/a-european-rare-neuromuscular-diseases-registry-hub

Editorial Reimagining global health architecture for a sustainable future eClinicalMedicine +...

Immunogenicity and safety of self-amplifying mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (ARCT-2303), with or without co-administration of seasonal inactivated influenza vaccine in adults: a phase 3, randomised, controlled, observer-blind, multicentre study https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(25)00360-8/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_feature_eclinm Editorial Reimagining global health architecture for a sustainable future eClinicalMedicine https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/issue/vol87nonull/PIIS2589-5370(25)X0008-0

Editorial Blastocystis: the ongoing parasitological debate The Lancet Microbe +...

Association between mycophenolic acid treatment and infection with specific strains of Pneumocystis jirovecii in solid organ transplant recipients in France and Switzerland: a multicentre, retrospective, cross-sectional study https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(25)00074-6/fulltext?dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_lanmic&utm_campaign=update-lanmic&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--eaubDtiDxYKp5cyGkbdHk34LrX-3lN8Ndw66FUMvllHABrXkbRJY_KEIX26wdPO4-Y9DI1PslJTYaEFGocI82FvTKOw&_hsmi=381912454&utm_content=381826388&utm_source=hs_email Editorial Blastocystis: the ongoing parasitological debate The Lancet Microbe https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/issue/vol6no9/PIIS2666-5247(25)X0009-4 Characterisation of a persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection lasting more than 750 days in a person living with HIV: a genomic analysis https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(25)00050-3/fulltext?dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_lanmic&utm_campaign=update-lanmic&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9mf_UK7msVR8r4XTdx4d-RcBHz5GDtpjHWL3nmG8Svybq72Ki7eW0cg7ScOpO_BQIrWg-KWz1FLq5yJQ3YMnyXdNj3Bw&_hsmi=381912454&utm_content=381826388&utm_source=hs_email Global emergence and transmission dynamics of carbapenemase-producing Citrobacter freundii sequence type 22 high-risk international clone: a retrospective, genomic, epidemiological study https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(25)00077-1/fulltext?dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_lanmic&utm_campaign=update-lanmic&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8MExjZOguAgjcvJimPjIPalSgVmBqdgUQSNJIJUJF0RVv_VMkbaO1chCLnHVKqBtAB-XLVTwPYp16NpHUHbODffFl_oA&_hsmi=381912454&utm_content=381826388&utm_source=hs_email

Editorial p813 What is the hidden cost of expensive drugs? The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology +...

Once-weekly semaglutide 2·4 mg in an Asian population with obesity, defined as BMI ≥25 kg/m2, in South Korea and Thailand (STEP 11): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(25)00164-0/abstract?utm_campaign=update-landia&utm_medium=email&dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_landia&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9aszf7nJTvnE0RX4TnVOgIbkW437IydF0ZMnn-Nb-y4vf18PdYWLebezL4KtUPB2NqnC6Pkki4v0_zIv5YtB-00mKqjQ&_hsmi=381907503&utm_content=381684970&utm_source=hs_email Editorial p813 What is the hidden cost of expensive drugs? The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/issue/vol13no10/PIIS2213-8587(25)X0010-3 Risk differences and underlying factors of cardiovascular events and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes versus type 1 diabetes: a longitudinal cohort study of Swedish nationwide register data https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(25)00165-2/abstract?utm_campaign=update-landia&utm_medium=email&dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_landia&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-92X7XrAn8rQEk7uWF02GPkzPvKtgTgi9o_zMjTUHy_EkWtoXxXd75GlPMRy5aQ7ulvLkMT2t_XfaylIwZ1N8_wz10wQg&_hsmi=381907503&utm_content=381684970&utm_source=hs_email The central role of recovery of β-cell function in the remission of prediabetes: a prospective cohort study in Canada https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(25)00163-9/abstract?utm_campaign=update-landia&utm_medium=email&dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_landia&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Uu6vhQHmNE9T9bjGws2k3TW6KK91aNMhAuECfkRjcM86Lo9g5MbGiLQ9FlchbJyyHkw0py8JMDSZVLPKg3-P4Hy6wAw&_hsmi=381907503&utm_content=381684970&utm_source=hs_email

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Suicide prevention training in older men: a cluster randomised controlled trial of the Conversations about Suicide course in Australian Men’s Sheds https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(25)00060-1/fulltext?dgcid=hubspot_email_infocusalerts-psychiatry_feature&utm_campaign=infocusalerts-psychiatry&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--84EwtDFeHX3OTP3ZHkBp_gkT-AQy3_fj7RpdoFt1EVCVD0lhdKajnozaVxQ7IsCd9at_rRIF5LgHFst6jA7Zj-4XZLg&_hsmi=382565058&utm_content=382450884&utm_source=hs_email A blueprint for protecting physical health in people with mental illness https://www.thelancet.com/commissions-do/physical-health-in-mental-illness?dgcid=hubspot_email_infocusalerts-psychiatry_feature_lanpsyphysicalhealth25&utm_campaign=infocusalerts-psychiatry&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Nz_-3rHKnFLgeaqJsJIFDTxNY0KbhBhVL7d8lSFr90HnXGoa8UMcatvV4iEmFW9RvLn_C-K1Hux6BIl7uAiN2A31woQ&_hsmi=382565058&utm_content=382450884&utm_source=hs_email IAMHRF Online Symposium: Hearts and minds, inspired by The Lancet Psychiatry’s Commission on Transforming Mental Health Implementation Research. Oct 22, 2025, 2:00 PM BST / 9:00 AM ET. https://iamhrf.org/events/how-stories-data-and-relationships-impact-decision-making-in-mental-health/?utm_campaign=infocusalerts-psychiatry&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-88_0MktqiqOlwRufde7SlTXRjuFTH1hhU6VbwxXzvD_LuaFAjr0ocucjG6zYVgfxNY4v8BIBleCpj-oayP7f_fH4-_dg&_hsmi=382565058&utm_content=382450884&utm_source=hs_email

FDA Approves New Treatment for Acromegaly, a Rare Endocrine Disorder

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA/bulletins/3f47b78 FDA Approves New Treatment for Acromegaly, a Rare Endocrine Disorder Action The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Palsonify (paltusotine) tablets to treat adults with acromegaly who have had an inadequate response to surgery and/or for whom surgery is not an option. Disease or Condition Acromegaly is a rare endocrine disorder that causes some bones, organs, and other tissue to grow bigger. The pituitary gland in the brain causes these changes by making too much growth hormone (GH) due to the presence of a non-cancerous tumor. Effectiveness Palsonify’s safety and efficacy was evaluated in 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo‑controlled, phase 3 studies. In Study 1, 111 adults with acromegaly received Palsonify or placebo. The primary endpoint was the proportion of participants achieving biochemical control (defined as insulin-like growth factor [IGF-1] and GH levels within the normal range). At 24 weeks, 56% of participants who received Palsonify had achieved biochemical control compared to 5% of participants who had received placebo. In Study 2, 58 adults with acromegaly who were previously treated with and responded to other medical therapy received Palsonify or placebo. At 36 weeks, 83% of participants switching to Palsonify in Study 2 maintained biochemical control compared to 4% of participants receiving placebo. Safety Information Palsonify increases the risk of cholelithiasis (gallstones); hyperglycemia (high blood sugar); hypoglycemia (low blood sugar); bradycardia (low heart rate); thyroid function abnormalities; steatorrhea (excessive fat in the stool) and malabsorption of dietary fats; and changes in vitamin B12 levels. The most common side effects are diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, decreased appetite, bradycardia, hyperglycemia, and gastroenteritis (stomach inflammation). Dosing and Administration The recommended initial dosage is 40 mg taken orally once daily with water on an empty stomach, at least 6 hours after a meal (i.e., after overnight fasting) and at least 1 hour before the next meal. During the initiation period, Palsonify may be temporarily reduced to 20 mg once daily if needed, based on tolerability. Once adverse reactions have resolved, patients should resume Palsonify 40 mg once daily. After 2 to 4 weeks on Palsonify 40 mg once daily and based on their IGF-1 levels, patients may be advised to increase the dosage to 60 mg once daily.

FDA Focuses on Closing the Clinical Trial Reporting Gap for Research Integrity

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/fda-focuses-closing-clinical-trial-reporting-gap-research-integrity?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery FDA Focuses on Closing the Clinical Trial Reporting Gap for Research Integrity Clinical trial transparency is fundamental to maintaining public trust in medical research and supports broader scientific advancements among the global clinical research community. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is keenly focused on clinical trial transparency, which is an ethical obligation under the Declaration of Helsinki and rooted in the fundamental principles of medical research. The Declaration of Helsinki establishes ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects and serves as a cornerstone document for the international medical community, providing guidance on issues such as informed consent and the protection of vulnerable populations in clinical trials. This declaration emphasizes that data transparency is essential for enabling scientific advancements and protecting research participants' rights and well-being.

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FDA Removes Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Caprelsa (vandetanib) Agency determines special restrictions are no longer necessary to ensure the benefits of thyroid cancer treatment with Caprelsa outweigh its risks

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-removes-risk-evaluation-and-mitigation-strategies-rems-caprelsa-vandetanib?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program for Caprelsa (vandetanib), a thyroid cancer medication manufactured by Genzyme Corporation (now Sanofi). The FDA first approved Caprelsa in 2011 to treat medullary thyroid cancer in patients whose disease has spread or cannot be surgically removed. At the time, a REMS program was required to ensure appropriate heart rhythm monitoring and safe use. After over more than a decade of oversight, REMS assessments reported no cases of Torsades de pointes or unexplained sudden deaths among U.S. patients taking Caprelsa. Clinical data also showed no concerning patterns of heart rhythm problems. “Cancer specialists now have adequate knowledge about managing the heart rhythm related risks of this medication,” said Richard Pazdur, M.D., FDA Oncology Center of Excellence Director. “Health care providers have incorporated proper safety monitoring into their standard practice, making the formal requirements unnecessary. The mandatory monitoring program has achieved its goals.” Caprelsa will remain available with the same prescribing information, but health care providers will no longer need special certification or extra monitoring beyond standard clinical care. A REMS is a safety program that the FDA can require for certain medications with serious safety concerns to help ensure the benefits of the medication outweigh its risks. The safety requirements for Caprelsa included mandatory training for health care providers and monitoring of patients. Contact Information: Health care providers, pharmacies, and patients with questions may contact the FDA at (855) 543-3784 or (301) 796-3400, or by email at druginfo@fda.hhs.gov. Adverse events, medication errors, or quality problems with Caprelsa should be reported to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. FDA's top priority is patient safety, and the agency will continue to monitor the safety of this medication.

FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Eyeglass Lenses to Slow Progression of Pediatric Myopia

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-marketing-first-eyeglass-lenses-slow-progression-pediatric-myopia?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing of the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses to correct myopia, commonly referred to as nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism and to slow the progression of the disease in children 6 to 12 years old at the initiation of treatment. Strengthening the foundation of our nation’s health begins at childhood. This authorization reflects the FDA’s unwavering commitment to addressing chronic diseases and advancing safe, effective, and innovative medical devices that improve the lives of young Americans. “As a practicing ophthalmologist, I see firsthand the lifelong impact that vision problems can have on an individual. Today’s authorization brings to market a treatment option that may meaningfully reduce the likelihood of severe eyesight issues later in adult life, while also being easier to use and lower risk than the currently authorized devices that slow the progression of myopia in children,” said Center for Devices and Radiological Health Director Michelle Tarver, M.D., Ph.D. According to the National Eye Institute, several studies indicate that the prevalence of myopia is increasing in the U.S. and worldwide, and researchers project the trend will continue in the coming decades. Myopia is a chronic disease that affects approximately 40% of the U.S. population, with prevalence increasing rapidly among children and adolescents. By 2050, it is estimated that more than 50% of the world population may become myopic. When left untreated, this disease can progress to high myopia, which can significantly increase risks of sight-threatening complications, including retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts later in life. Myopia typically progresses in school-aged children when their eyes are still growing, leveling off in early adulthood. Prior to Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses, there was only one approved device for slowing the progression of myopia in the form of contact lenses, for 8 to 12-year-olds. The Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses can fill the gap for children 6 to 7 years old or for children who are unable to wear contacts. These Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses are a lower risk device compared to contact lenses and do not have adverse events (such as infections) that may be associated with the use of contact lenses. The Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses have a clear 9mm diameter area in the center, which is surrounded by rings of tiny, raised dots (peripheral lenslets) on the rest of the lens. The tiny, raised dots provide peripheral light defocus, which may help to slow the progression of myopia in children. The FDA evaluated two-years of data from a clinical study that demonstrated the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses slowed myopia progression as compared to single vision control lenses. The study measured the change in glasses prescription (spherical equivalent refraction) and the change in the length of the eye (axial length). For spherical equivalent refraction, the study showed a 71% reduction in myopia progression at 24 months. For axial length, the study showed a 53% reduction in eye elongation at 24 months. There were no serious adverse events reported in the clinical study. However, some subjects did report visual symptoms, such as blur and halos, while wearing the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses. There are no labeled contraindications. The FDA reviewed the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses through the De Novo premarket review pathway, a regulatory pathway for low- to moderate-risk devices of a new type. Along with this De Novo authorization, the FDA is establishing special controls that define the requirements related to labeling and performance testing. When met, the special controls, in combination with general controls, provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness for this device type. The FDA granted Breakthrough Device designation for the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses on April 30, 2021. A breakthrough designation is meant to expedite the development and review of devices that provide for more effective treatment or diagnosis of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions. The FDA granted marketing authorization of the Essilor Stellest lenses via the De Novo premarket review pathway to Essilor of America Inc.

The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission launches on October 3, 2025

The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission launches on October 3, 2025 The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission will publish its findings in The Lancet and officially launch at the Stockholm Food Forum. https://eatforum.org/learn-and-discover/2025-eat-lancet-commission-launch/?utm_campaign=conferencealerts&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--r7B65lcrSJfEUkJK5BQYOljBNj4mUjo0AA-O9CRKSoizrPOWaaaq6w1yKKw77fQa8u4MNtTTN6FpiqxrmmZuM7Jrn7g&_hsmi=381819639&utm_content=381819639&utm_source=hs_email Building on the landmark 2019 EAT-Lancet report, this new Commission provides an updated review of what constitutes a healthy, sustainable, and just food system in the context of today’s scientific, social, and environmental realities. It also draws on new evidence in the fields of dietary health, food systems’ impact on planetary boundaries, agricultural and livestock practices, economic modelling, and social justice.

Editorial p1313 Alzheimer's disease: are health systems ready? The Lancet + +... + +

Minimum effective low dose of antithymocyte globulin in people aged 5–25 years with recent-onset stage 3 type 1 diabetes (MELD-ATG): a phase 2, multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, adaptive dose-ranging trial https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01674-5/abstract?utm_campaign=conferencealerts&utm_medium=email&dgcid=hubspot_email_conferencealerts_easd25&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9IfOZivVoVHNjCDEAqYSvNcZvUT7rxu8VxDF8o2jcPPvFAExWs7WUkMYBJNcvJp_URmYcWgUHOx9Mq945ECLrA5HUysg&_hsmi=380999764&utm_content=380999764&utm_source=hs_email Editorial p1313 Alzheimer's disease: are health systems ready? The Lancet https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/issue/vol406no10510/PIIS0140-6736(25)X0039-8 Efficacy and safety of tirzepatide in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes (SURPASS-PEDS): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01774-X/abstract?utm_campaign=conferencealerts&utm_medium=email&dgcid=hubspot_email_conferencealerts_easd25&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--gyptOL7plzIOKloLxVIQ6570RPyvxVA2d1fZbE37Ww2U6j-S4NMhyO5_T6zfiFjXnnAG2-6oUBmGuTr6Tv4B8bsZbNw&_hsmi=380999764&utm_content=380999764&utm_source=hs_email ATG as disease-modifying therapy for new-onset type 1 diabetes https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01773-8/abstract?utm_campaign=conferencealerts&utm_medium=email&dgcid=hubspot_email_conferencealerts_easd25&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_osuH1TFREfd7X9Klr2q4U0oifDnt4yFgGmaWFraBZMDIBBpF8KHUkV4A6hemIY9QKuFtr-hzT0s13sHrIMhxi4LClSw&_hsmi=380999764&utm_content=380999764&utm_source=hs_email

jueves, 25 de septiembre de 2025

Greek yogurt after exercise lowers inflammation more than carbs

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250925/Greek-yogurt-after-exercise-lowers-inflammation-more-than-carbs.aspx Researchers discovered that young men who ate Greek yogurt after training showed lower levels of inflammation than those who consumed a carb pudding, highlighting the power of fermented dairy in recovery.

Academia Drug Development and Pharmacotherapy: a new scientific translational journal focused on personalized therapy Federico Pea* [1,2]

https://www.academia.edu/academia-drug-development-and-pharmacotherapy/1/1/10.20935/AcadDrug7906 Academia.edu is launching a new scientific journal in the field of drug development and pharmacotherapy. This will be a translational journal focused on all the different aspects which, from bench to bedside, may enable maximizing the likelihood of providing more effective and safe pharmacotherapy in the era of precision medicine.

Monitoring ESR1 ctDNA During First-Line Care of HR-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer: A New Approach Authors: François-Clément Bidard, MD, PhD; Nicola Fusco, MD, PhD

https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/1002782?sso=true&uac=148436CN&src=mkmcmr_reeng_recap_mscpedu_activity Monitoring ESR1 ctDNA During First-Line Care of HR-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer: A New Approach Below are some key learning points to help reinforce the impact of this activity. ☑ ESR1 mutations • Are rare in untreated HR+ advanced/metastatic breast cancer and mostly arise under the pressure of therapy with aromatase inhibitors • They can be characterized by interpatient heterogeneity (different mutations arise in different patients), as well as intrapatient heterogeneity (different mutations arise in different metastatic sites) • These types of heterogeneities make ctDNA assessment as a superior method compared with solid biopsy samples ☑ Currently, ESR1 mutations are assessed on progression following first-line therapy in patients with HR+ advanced/metastatic breast cancer, and if detected, are targeted by treatment • However, ESR1 mutations can arise prior to detection of clinical progression • An emerging paradigm proposes monitoring for ESR1 mutations during first-line therapy, and if detected prior to clinical progression, therapy should be changed to a different regimen • Data supporting this approach are based on the positive results from PADA-1 (switch from exemestane + palbociclib to fulvestrant + palbociclib) and SERENA-6 (switch from an aromatase inhibitor + CDK4/6 inhibition to camizestrant + CDK4/6 inhibition), both of which showed significantly improved PFS following the switch compared to continuation regimen ☑ Practical considerations for ESR1 mutation monitoring: • Using ctDNA has several advantages: noninvasive sampling, potential for serial testing, captures tumor heterogeneity, potential for real-time monitoring • Only ddPCR and NGS offer the required sensitivity • The optimal moment for starting ESR1 monitoring and interval between tests during first-line therapy has not been established: clinical trials used 2-3 months, but perhaps a more relaxed interval can be employed • Standardization of laboratory and assessment protocols will be needed for practical implementation • However, the new monitoring paradigm can add additional testing burden as well as increased costs ☑ Multidisciplinary team education is needed for practical implementation of ESR1 mutation monitoring • Medical oncologist: need to understand when to test and what to do with the results • Pathologists and laboratory staff require training for testing methods and utility of results • Nurses are involved in sample collection and patient education

Academia Drug Development and Pharmacotherapy: a new scientific translational journal focused on personalized therapy Federico Pea* [1,2]

https://www.academia.edu/academia-drug-development-and-pharmacotherapy/1/1/10.20935/AcadDrug7906 Academia.edu is launching a new scientific journal in the field of drug development and pharmacotherapy. This will be a translational journal focused on all the different aspects which, from bench to bedside, may enable maximizing the likelihood of providing more effective and safe pharmacotherapy in the era of precision medicine.

Respiratory viruses may trigger dormant cancers

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/respiratory-viruses-may-trigger-dormant-cancers Cancer cells can break away from their original tumors and travel to different parts of the body. These disseminated cancer cells (DCCs) can then grow into new tumors.

Dietary fatty acids may lead to a severe form of asthma

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/dietary-fatty-acids-may-lead-severe-form-asthma Scientists found preliminary evidence that dietary changes could be a potential approach to prevent a severe form of asthma, called neutrophilic asthma.

Overactive immune responses in ME/CFS

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/overactive-immune-responses-mecfs Researchers found signs of overactive immune responses in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, ME/CFS.

Aging on GLP-1s: Risks vs Rewards +++ +++ +++ +

TRENDING NEWS & COMMENTARY Aging on GLP-1s: Risks vs Rewards https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/everything-patients-need-know-about-aging-glp-1s-2025a1000n72?ecd=mkm_ret_250924_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7745123&uac=148436CN&impID=7745123 Nightmare In-Flight Crisis Forces Desperate Treatment Choice https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nightmare-flight-crisis-forces-desperate-treatment-choice-2025a1000mur?ecd=mkm_ret_250924_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7745123&uac=148436CN&impID=7745123 New Ferritin Threshold Affects Diagnosis Rates of Anemia https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-ferritin-threshold-affects-diagnosis-rates-anemia-2025a1000mh0?ecd=mkm_ret_250924_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7745123&uac=148436CN&impID=7745123 Unlearning Medicine’s Unhealthy ‘Hidden Curriculum’ https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/unlearning-medicines-unhealthy-hidden-curriculum-2025a1000m7g?ecd=mkm_ret_250924_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7745123&uac=148436CN&impID=7745123 Where COVID Vaccine Advice Stands https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/where-do-we-stand-covid-vaccine-recommendations-2025-2025a1000m1w?ecd=mkm_ret_250924_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7745123&uac=148436CN&impID=7745123 Non-Diet Approach Your Patients May Love https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/intuitive-eating-non-diet-approach-your-patients-may-love-2025a1000mjt?ecd=mkm_ret_250924_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7745123&uac=148436CN&impID=7745123 What Happens When Billing Codes Don’t Match the Diagnosis? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/what-happens-when-billing-codes-dont-match-diagnosis-2025a1000ncn?ecd=mkm_ret_250924_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7745123&uac=148436CN&impID=7745123 Muscle Boost or Risk? Creatine in Diabetes https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/creatine-diabetes-divergent-yet-promising-landscape-2025a1000nav?ecd=mkm_ret_250924_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7745123&uac=148436CN&impID=7745123 How Narrative Medicine Is Transforming Physician Practice https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-narrative-medicine-transforming-physician-practice-2025a1000mqu?ecd=mkm_ret_250924_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7745123&uac=148436CN&impID=7745123 More States Ban Noncompete Agreements for Doctors https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/more-states-ban-noncompete-agreements-doctors-2025a1000n2t?ecd=mkm_ret_250924_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7745123&uac=148436CN&impID=7745123

Unscientific vaccine policy endangers vulnerable patients The Lancet Rheumatology + +... +

Unscientific vaccine policy endangers vulnerable patients The Lancet Rheumatology https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanrhe/article/PIIS2665-9913(25)00262-0/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email Oct 2025 Volume 7Number 10e659-e746 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanrhe/issue/vol7no10/PIIS2665-9913(25)X0010-2 Effect of a 1-month methotrexate delay on pneumococcal vaccine immunogenicity and disease control in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (VACIMRA): an open-label randomised trial https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanrhe/article/PIIS2665-9913(25)00071-2/abstract?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_feature_lanrhe

FDA Takes Action to Make a Treatment Available for Autism Symptoms

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-takes-action-make-treatment-available-autism-symptoms?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery US Food and Drug Administration FDA Takes Action to Make a Treatment Available for Autism Symptoms The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today initiated the approval of leucovorin calcium tablets for patients with cerebral folate deficiency (CFD), a neurological condition that affects folate (a vitamin essential for brain health) transport into the brain. Individuals with cerebral folate deficiency have been observed to have developmental delays with autistic features (e.g., challenges with social communication, sensory processing, and repetitive behaviors), seizures, and problems with movement and coordination. The FDA has conducted a systematic analysis of literature published between 2009-2024, including published case reports with patient-level information, as well as mechanistic data, and has determined that the information supports a finding that leucovorin calcium can help individuals suffering from CFD. "We have witnessed a tragic four-fold increase in autism over two decades,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. “Children are suffering and deserve access to potential treatments that have shown promise. We are using gold standard science and common sense to deliver for the American people.” The FDA is working with GSK, the innovator of Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium), on a process to include the essential scientific information needed for the safe and effective use of these drug products for adults and pediatric patients with CFD. As the New Drug Application (NDA) holder for this medicine, GSK has preliminarily agreed to work with the FDA on this relabeling effort. “The FDA is collaborating with GSK to broaden the existing Wellcovorin label," said George Tidmarsh, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “This effort reflects the FDA’s commitment to identify opportunities to repurpose drugs to treat chronic diseases. The FDA remains committed to finding and treating the root causes of autism.” CFD has also been reported in a broader patient population with neuropsychiatric symptoms, including autistic features, and detectable serum autoantibodies to the folate receptor alpha; however, there are limitations on the available data for the use of leucovorin in this population and additional studies are needed to assess safety and efficacy.

FDA Responds to Evidence of Possible Association Between Autism and Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy

https://www.fda.gov/media/188843/download?attachment=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today initiated the process for a label change for acetaminophen (Tylenol and similar products) to reflect evidence suggesting that the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women may be associated with an increased risk of neurological conditions such as autism and ADHD in children. The agency also issued a related letter alerting physicians nationwide. “The FDA is taking action to make parents and doctors aware of a considerable body of evidence about potential risks associated with acetaminophen,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. “Even with this body of evidence, the choice still belongs with parents. The precautionary principle may lead many to avoid using acetaminophen during pregnancy, especially since most low-grade fevers don’t require treatment. It remains reasonable, however, for pregnant women to use acetaminophen in certain scenarios.” Evidence in recent years has suggested a correlation between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and subsequent diagnosis of conditions like autism and ADHD. Multiple large-scale cohort studies, including the Nurses’ Health Study II and the Boston Birth Cohort, find this association. Some studies have described that the risk may be most pronounced when acetaminophen is taken chronically throughout pregnancy. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30923825/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31664451/ It is important to note that while an association between acetaminophen and neurological conditions has been described in many studies, a causal relationship has not been established and there are contrary studies in the scientific literature. It is also noted that acetaminophen is the only over-the-counter drug approved for use to treat fevers during pregnancy, and high fevers in pregnant women can pose a risk to their children. Additionally, aspirin and ibuprofen have well-documented adverse impacts on the fetus.