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New Breast Cancer Drug Kills Mouse Tumors in Single Dose
A promising new drug candidate, ErSO-TFPy, has shown the potential to revolutionize treatment for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. In mouse models, a single dose of the drug effectively eradicated tumors, offering a more targeted approach with minimal side effects compared to traditional hormone therapy.
ER+ breast cancer treatments often involve long-term hormone thera…

Reaching Patients with Public Health Messages in Doctor’s Offices
PatientPoint shares NPHIC’s mission to help Americans improve their health. Their digital network in 35,000+ physician offices connects health teams with patients when they’re focused on their well-being. PatientPoint’s in-office devices include a Waiting Room Monitor, an Exam Room Wallboard, and a physician-dedicated screen. Educational content, paired with sponsored messages, enhances public…

Leadership Void at CDC Amid Ongoing Public Health Crises
The CDC is currently operating without a clear acting director, creating an unprecedented leadership gap during critical public health challenges. This absence coincides with multiple public health emergencies, including a bird flu outbreak, surges in respiratory illnesses, and international disease monitoring efforts like the Marburg virus. Leadership uncertainty extends to other health agenci…

Reconsidering Global Health Partnerships: U.S. and the WHO
The U.S. may reconsider rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO), with a focus on reforms, following earlier plans to withdraw. This decision, initially tied to perceived mismanagement of global health crises, highlights the nation's significant role as the WHO’s largest financial contributor, providing 18% of its funding.
Public health advocates emphasize the importance of global partne…

FDA Delays Foodborne Outbreak Updates Amid Federal Communications Pause
Multiple federal health agencies have temporarily paused non-emergency communications, including key updates on foodborne outbreak investigations. The FDA, which typically releases weekly updates on outbreaks like E. coli and Listeria, did not issue its usual report this week.
This pause, implemented to allow the new administration to establish a review process, has disrupted the flow of vita…

American Eldercide: The Preventable Tragedy of Nursing Home COVID Deaths
The book American Eldercide by Margaret Morganroth Gullette critiques the deadly toll of COVID-19 on nursing home residents, who made up a disproportionate share of the deaths despite their vulnerability being well-known. Gullette argues that systemic ageism and other biases, such as racism and sexism, contributed to a "silent eldercide" long before the pandemic. She stresses the preventable na…

Stanford Researchers Discover Key to Longer-Lasting Vaccines
Researchers at Stanford Medicine, led by Bali Pulendran, have uncovered an exciting discovery about how some vaccines provide longer-lasting immunity than others. Their study found that megakaryocytes, cells in bone marrow responsible for producing platelets, also play a critical role in immune response. These cells help create an environment that supports B-cells, which are essential for gener…

Kentucky Bill Could Threaten Blood Supply Over Unfounded COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns
A Kentucky bill aiming to restrict blood transfusions from COVID-19 vaccinated individuals, citing concerns about antibodies and synthetic mRNA, could severely impact the state’s blood supply. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Candy Massaroni, acknowledged Thursday that the restriction on blood donations was “an error” and intends to change it if the bill moves forward in the legislature.
Experts, inc…