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Expression of Concern for: Nicotine breaks down preformed Alzheimer’s β-amyloid fibrils in vitro
Expression of Concern for: “Nicotine breaks down preformed Alzheimer’s β-amyloid fibrils in vitro,” by Ono et al. (Biol Psychiatry 2002; 52:880–886); https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-3223(02)01417-8.
Opinion: The podcast bringing together MAHA and public health for hard conversations
“These sides aren't talking to each other. And there's a lot riding on it”: The hosts of “Why Should I Trust You?” on bringing together MAHA and public health.
Optimism for Trump’s CDC pick is tempered by questions about RFK Jr.’s role
As one CDC employee, who asked not to be named, put it on Friday, among staff “the general vibe is guarded but hopeful.”
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Expression of Concern for: Nicotine breaks down preformed Alzheimer’s β-amyloid fibrils in vitro
Expression of Concern for: “Nicotine breaks down preformed Alzheimer’s β-amyloid fibrils in vitro,” by Ono et al. (Biol Psychiatry 2002; 52:880–886); https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-3223(02)01417-8.
Opinion: The podcast bringing together MAHA and public health for hard conversations
“These sides aren't talking to each other. And there's a lot riding on it”: The hosts of “Why Should I Trust You?” on bringing together MAHA and public health.
Optimism for Trump’s CDC pick is tempered by questions about RFK Jr.’s role
As one CDC employee, who asked not to be named, put it on Friday, among staff “the general vibe is guarded but hopeful.”
Investigating Functional Changes in the Frontotemporal Cortex of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder Following Electroconvulsive Therapy or Magnetic Seizure Therapy Using Functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Conditions: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Interventions: Other: Electroconvulsive Therapy; Other: Magnetic Seizure Therapy Sponsors: The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University Not yet recruiting
FDA approves wearable device for pancreatic cancer
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03102-7FDA approves wearable device for pancreatic cancer
World’s first two iPSC therapies in Japan
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03105-4World’s first two iPSC therapies in Japan
Site-specific engineering to produce CAR T cells in vivo
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03117-0Site-specific engineering to produce CAR T cells in vivo
Plastic-eating fungi dig diapers
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03096-2Plastic-eating fungi dig diapers
Biotech news from around the world
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03103-6Biotech news from around the world
Publisher Correction: Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study
Nature Medicine, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04404-8Publisher Correction: Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study
Author Correction: Obicetrapib in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: the BROOKLYN randomized clinical trial
Nature Medicine, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04405-7Author Correction: Obicetrapib in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: the BROOKLYN randomized clinical trial
Impact of Prescribed and Self-Selected Music Interventions on Stress, Sleep, Heart Rate Variability, and Brain Connectivity in Surgeons Using 7-Tesla Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Wearable Actigraphy: Multimodal Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Stress, sleep deprivation, and burnout are significant safety risks for acute care surgeons, negatively impacting performance, well-being, and clinical outcomes. Objective: This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to measure neurophysiological effects of prescribed music (PM) and self-selected music (SSM)…
Exploring Influencing Factors of Medication Adherence Among Chinese Patients With Alzheimer Disease: Delphi Study Informing Future Artificial Intelligence–Supported Interventions
Background: Alzheimer disease (AD) affects cognition, treatment adherence, family connections, and health care resource allocation. Most patients with AD have low adherence to medication therapy due to the limitations associated with cognitive impairment. Therefore, increasing the involvement of patients and…
Development of iGET Living, a Digital Graded Exposure Intervention for Youth With Chronic Pain: Multiphase User-Centered Design and Pilot Study
Background: Pediatric chronic pain affects up to one-third of youth and is associated with significant disruptions in social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Although behavioral treatments are effective, access remains limited due to geographic, financial, and systemic barriers. Digital behavioral health…
STAT+: A pancreatic cancer expert on why Revolution Medicines’ study could ‘open up a new era’ of treatment
"I do think it's a revolution," said Paul Oberstein of NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center.
Pie Day 2026
Ellie’s Pi Day post: https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/pi-day-2026-food-institute/ How Ellie orchestrated the baking of 30 pies: https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/behind-the-scenes-of-thirty-pies/
STAT+: FDA eyes expanding testosterone therapy for libido
New research questions GLP-1's purpose, a pancreatic cancer breakthrough, and more biotech news from The Readout
The deadly consequences of ICE detention
New research challenges what we know about GLP-1s, vaccine skepticism, and more health news from Morning Rounds