How Will Personalized Care Shape Microbiome Therapies? Clara Simón

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-will-personalized-care-shape-microbiome-therapies-2026a100109z?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_ous_261001_etid8750402&uac=148436CN&impID=8750402 Changes in the gut microbiota are associated with inflammatory diseases, prompting researchers to investigate whether targeted interventions can help manage these conditions. However, evidence suggests that microbiota-based therapies may need to be tailored to individual patients rather than applied through a one-size-fits-all approach.

Dissecting the Evidence: Interpreting Recent Clinical Trial Data for Radiopharmaceutical-Based Combinations in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Authors: Bertrand Tombal, MD, PhD; Alicia K. Morgans, MD, MPH, FASCO

https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/dissecting-evidence-interpreting-recent-clinical-trial-data-2026a10009un?page=1&src=mkmcmr_driv_stan_mscpedu_260930-OUS-HONC-dissecting-evidence-interpreting-recent-clinical-trial-data-2026a10009un-cta&uac=148436CN

Future proofing food systems The Lancet Planetary Health (+...)

Future proofing food systems The Lancet Planetary Health https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/issue/vol10no8/PIIS2542-5196(26)X2008-3

Turkish Government crackdown on HIV and LGBTQ+ groups The Lancet HIV (+...)

Turkish Government crackdown on HIV and LGBTQ+ groups The Lancet HIV https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/issue/vol13no10/PIIS2352-3018(26)X2009-4

DTAC Bulletin: Managing Chronic Disease During Disasters

Managing Chronic Disease During Disasters According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 75 percent of U.S. adults have at least one chronic disease, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, or kidney disease.1 Because chronic conditions are so widespread, it is critical that people with chronic conditions, their families and caregivers, and emergency management personnel develop plans for managing these conditions during disasters. Explore the resources below to learn more about how you or your loved ones with chronic diseases can prepare for disasters. Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic medical condition for which uninterrupted access to treatment is especially important during disasters. The Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs (pages 21–22) offer recommendations to help maintain continuity of care, access to medications, patient communication, and support for individuals affected by transportation or mobility challenges during emergencies. After the Storm: Managing Chronic Conditions after a Natural Disaster https://www.cdc.gov/natural-disasters/media/pdfs/2024/managing-chronic-conditions-after-natural-disaster-508.pdf?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=72da689e88-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_26_01_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d5b39b5406-167840245 This CDC tip sheet discusses what to do following a disaster for those with a chronic condition. Conditions covered include Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health conditions. This resource also includes QR codes to materials with further information. Planning for Emergencies: A Guide for People with Kidney Disease https://nkfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NKF-Planning-for-Emergencies-A-Guide-for-People-with-CKD.pdf?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=72da689e88-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_26_01_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d5b39b5406-167840245 More than 35.5 million adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease.2 This guide, provided by the National Kidney Foundation, offers information and forms that people with chronic kidney disease and their loved ones can use to prepare for disasters. The guide provides general preparedness tips for people with kidney disease, steps to take after a natural disaster, and diet recommendations for people who use dialysis to manage chronic kidney disease and cannot access dialysis services during or after a disaster. Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults and People With Disabilities The Administration for Community Living (ACL) designed this poster to help people prepare for emergencies. It highlights how to prepare electric medical devices for power outages, the importance of creating a network of support, and what to include in an emergency preparedness kit. ACL also offers a medical information card that can be printed and included in emergency preparedness kits for those living with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Questions About the SAMHSA DTAC Bulletin? The SAMHSA DTAC Bulletin is a monthly newsletter used to share updates in the field, post upcoming activities, and highlight new resources. For more information, please contact: Anne Genet Reim, M.P.H. 202–713–7866 anne.reim@samhsa.hhs.gov CDR Katie Hager, M.S., B.S.N., RN 240–276–1268 katie.hager@samhsa.hhs.gov About Chronic Diseases https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/about/index.html?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=72da689e88-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_26_01_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d5b39b5406-167840245 Fast Facts: Health and Economic Costs of Chronic Conditions https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=72da689e88-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_26_01_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d5b39b5406-167840245

Why stem cell-like T cells are shaping the next generation of CAR-T therapies A rare immune cell subset with the capacity to self-renew, persist long-term, and drive potent antitumor responses. Written byAndrea Corona

Why stem cell-like T cells are shaping the next generation of CAR-T therapies A rare immune cell subset with the capacity to self-renew, persist long-term, and drive potent antitumor responses. Written byAndrea Corona https://www.drugdiscoverynews.com/why-stem-cell-like-t-cells-are-shaping-the-next-generation-of-car-t-therapies-17245?utm_campaign=DDN_Newsletter_Dose&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--efgamE1Gmy4uyIgUR7nBO6A5uyXHmPHWqmd3uptexQwEX84SHCBeLKx-ySiqNdpXSAlX7LT9bPRyGfKirF8qTy_KRgg&_hsmi=442044179&utm_content=442044179&utm_source=hs_email CAR-T cell therapy has transformed outcomes in certain blood cancers, but it has always carried the fundamental vulnerability that the cells that make it work do not always last. Infused T cells can expand, contract, and exhaust, in turn leaving patients who initially responded without the sustained immune pressure needed to prevent relapse. Understanding why some patients maintain durable remissions while others do not has pointed the field toward a rare immune cell subset that may hold the answer. Stem cell-like memory T cells, known as Tscm cells, occupy a unique position in the T cell differentiation hierarchy. Phenotypically resembling naive T cells, they are in fact the least differentiated of the memory T cell subpopulations, sitting at the apex of the memory hierarchy as progenitors capable of giving rise to all downstream memory and effector subsets. Their defining properties, such as self-renewal, long-term persistence, and potent antitumor activity, make them a compelling foundation for cell therapies that need to outlast the tumor.

Stem cell discovery opens nonsurgical era for lumbar spinal stenosis Scientists identified stem cells whose dysregulated calcium signaling drives the degenerative condition, opening the door to novel treatments. Written byPriyom Bose

Stem cell discovery opens nonsurgical era for lumbar spinal stenosis Scientists identified stem cells whose dysregulated calcium signaling drives the degenerative condition, opening the door to novel treatments. Written byPriyom Bose https://www.drugdiscoverynews.com/stem-cell-discovery-opens-nonsurgical-era-for-lumbar-spinal-stenosis-17561 When a thin ligament in the spine thickens and bulges into the central canal, it compresses spinal nerves and leads to pain, numbness, and mobility issues. That’s what happens in lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), which affects an estimated 103 million people worldwide.

Resources for Your Rural Maternal Health Network

Resources for Your Rural Maternal Health Network Tools and guidance to help build networks, implement innovative strategies, and use data to improve maternal health outcomes in rural communities https://ruralmaternaldata.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The HRSA-funded Rural Maternal Health Data Support program launched a new tool for creating customized maternal health profiles for counties across all 50 states and Washington, DC. Users can select one or more counties to explore combined indicators on demographics, health care provider capacity, maternal health outcomes, and hospital obstetric services. Profiles include state and national comparisons, county-level maps of obstetric service availability, and full source citations to support maternal health planning and analysis.

Free Continuing Education Credits for Healthcare Professionals

Free Continuing Education Credits for Healthcare Professionals Healthcare providers can now earn free continuing education (CE) credits while learning how to recognize and address the harms associated with screen use in children and adolescents. https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/screen-use-harms/index.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#free-continuing-education Healthcare providers can now earn free continuing education (CE) credits while learning to recognize and address harms associated with screen use among children and adolescents. The Office of the Surgeon General, in partnership with the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM), offers 1.5 AMA Category 1 Credits™ for the Screen Use Advisory and 1 credit for the accompanying Toolkit. Eligible providers can register with ACPM to earn credits while accessing evidence-based guidance and practical resources.

Downloadable Resource for Parents: The Magic TabletThe Magic

Downloadable Resource for Parents: The Magic TabletThe Magic Tablet is designed as a companion to the Surgeon General’s advisory on the harms of screen use, encouraging children and adolescents to get off screens and live real life. https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/screen-use-harms/index.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#magic-tablet

Webinar October 13, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET Strengthening Rural Behavioral Health Care Access Through a Community-Based Workforce

https://www.chcs.org/resource/strengthening-rural-behavioral-health-care-access-through-a-community-based-workforce/?utm_campaign=017935fc37-Access+Rural+BH+Webinar_9%2F9%2F2026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=0_-017935fc37-493395962 The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) will host a webinar on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, highlighting community-based workforce models expanding rural behavioral health care in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Speakers will discuss integrating peer support specialists, community health workers, and community paramedics into care teams, with practical insights on program design, recruitment, sustainability, and implementation. The webinar draws on provider experiences and findings from an upcoming CHCS brief.

Maternal Suicide Prevention Strategies October 6, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Pacific Time

https://secure.everyaction.com/7TlpBtZVi0mZVATbB6Lt0g2?ceid=24196946&emci=fcbb1e8e-a7a8-f111-9b33-0022482a933b&emdi=084af609-cbab-f111-9b33-0022482a933b&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Maternal Suicide Prevention Strategies This Policy Center for Maternal Health webinar invites obstetric providers, maternal mental health specialists, suicide prevention leaders, and perinatal psychiatrists to advance evidence-based maternal suicide prevention strategies and improve crisis response systems for pregnant and postpartum individuals. The session will address the role of depression as an indicator of suicide risk, and treatments, including a discussion about medications and black box warnings, among other topics. Held Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) takes place October 25–31 during Children’s Health Month. This year’s theme, “Keep Kids Safe From Lead,” focuses on raising awareness and educating communities about preventing childhood lead exposure. NLPPW brings together individuals, organizations, industry, and state, tribal, territorial, and local governments. The CDC, EPA, and HUD have collaborated to provide comprehensive resources that help communities increase awareness, support prevention efforts, and protect children from the harmful effects of lead exposure.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (+...)

https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Observed each October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month promotes awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection. Breast cancer accounts for nearly one in three new cancer cases among women, and approximately one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer during her lifetime.

Association between COVID-19 by variant period and delivery-related outcomes in the United States Deborah Kilday ,Michael Korvink,Drew Tatum,Zhun Cao,Ning Rosenthal,Raymond Perigard,Ashley Finke,Richelle Marshall,Margaret Snyder,Kelly Larson,Alain Moluh,Stephanie Martin,Samantha Sommerness,

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0355223&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery OWH Research Examines COVID-19 and Delivery-Related Outcomes Across Variant Periods Study A new study supported by the HHS Office on Women’s Health examined associations between COVID-19 infection and delivery-related outcomes during different COVID-19 variant periods in the United States. Published in PLOS ONE, the study analyzed more than 2.5 million delivery-related hospitalizations from April 2020 through March 2023. More than 53,000 of these hospitalizations involved a COVID-19 diagnosis, providing researchers with data to assess maternal delivery outcomes across multiple phases of the pandemic and variant periods nationwide.