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New fragmentome technology can detect early liver fibrosis and cirrhosis

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center report that an artificial intelligence (AI)-based liquid biopsy test using genome-wide cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragmentation patterns and repeat landscapes can detect early liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, and may also reveal signals of broader chronic disease burden.

4 Mar 2026

Chile verified as leprosy free after decades of public health efforts

The World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), congratulates Chile for becoming the first country in the Americas – and the second globally – to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy disease.

4 Mar 2026

Study finds most sustainable diet indices overlook industrial food processing

A scoping review of 57 studies found that most tools used to assess sustainable diets focus on food production and consumption while largely ignoring food processing and other stages of the food system. The findings suggest that overlooking ultra-processed foods and processing impacts may lead to incomplete sustainability assessments and highlight the need for more comprehensive evaluation frameworks.

4 Mar 2026

Nearly 70 weeks after infection, long COVID patients show no detectable inflammation in blood tests

A controlled Norwegian case-control study examined circulating biomarkers of inflammation and neuronal injury in people with long COVID about 69 weeks after infection. The researchers found no significant differences in systemic inflammatory or neuroinjury markers compared with recovered controls after statistical correction.

4 Mar 2026

Researchers develop versatile machine learning tool to automate complex clinical diagnostics

A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a versatile machine learning model that could one day greatly expand what medical scans can tell us about disease.

4 Mar 2026

3D-printed scaffolds use shape memory to heal infected bone defects

Infected bone defects arise in conditions such as osteomyelitis and post-traumatic bone infections, where microbial persistence and immune imbalance prevent effective healing.

4 Mar 2026

Researchers identify TRIM13 protein as key driver of immune suppression in sepsis

Dendritic cells (DCs) are increasingly recognized as important contributors to sepsis-associated immune dysfunction.

4 Mar 2026

Nonadherence to COPD medication increases hospital admissions and mortality

Medication nonadherence among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a result of affordability and lack of knowledge about medications, among other factors, and leads to increased exacerbations and faster lung function decline, according to two new studies.

4 Mar 2026

Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut

Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is increasingly linked to systemic disorders beyond the oral cavity.

4 Mar 2026

Satellite livers could provide booster function for patients awaiting transplants

More than 10,000 Americans who suffer from chronic liver disease are on a waitlist for a liver transplant, but there are not enough donated organs for all of those patients.

4 Mar 2026

Stem cells from human primary tooth pulp may help treat chronic-phase cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is a condition usually caused by brain damage before or during birth, resulting in impaired posture and movement.

4 Mar 2026

NIH grant supports Oklahoma researcher investigating protein linked to lupus

For the millions of people living with lupus – a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage the kidneys, brain and other vital organs – treatment options remain limited and often come with serious side effects.

4 Mar 2026

Mursla Bio accelerates US commercial deployment of EvoLiver through ABHI program

Mursla Bio, a leader in Extracellular Vesicle (EV) science on a mission to significantly improve chronic disease outcomes for at-risk patients, today announced it has been selected to join the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) US Accelerator.

4 Mar 2026

New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes

For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics that kill bacteria indiscriminately.

3 Mar 2026

Are socially isolated people more likely to develop cancer? Study of 350,000 adults explores the risk

A large UK Biobank study of more than 350,000 adults found that social isolation, but not loneliness alone, was associated with a modest increase in overall cancer risk during over 11 years of follow-up. The association was stronger in women and appeared partly linked to socioeconomic disadvantage, unhealthy behaviors, and inflammatory processes.

3 Mar 2026

New blood biomarker may detect Alzheimer’s pathology more accurately

Researchers compared total plasma pTau217 with a brain-derived pTau217 assay to determine which better identifies Alzheimer’s disease–related amyloid and tau pathology. Brain-derived pTau217 showed strong diagnostic performance and appeared less affected by kidney dysfunction, supporting its potential as a more specific blood biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease.

3 Mar 2026

How are GLP-1 drugs reshaping treatment for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease?

A comprehensive Lancet review synthesizes evidence from major clinical trials showing that GLP-1 receptor agonists and next-generation incretin therapies deliver substantial weight loss while reducing cardiovascular and kidney risks. Emerging dual, triple, and oral agents may further expand treatment options and improve outcomes across obesity, type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic diseases.

3 Mar 2026

Even patients are shocked by the prices their insurers will pay — and it costs all of us

Samantha Smith of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, went into the operating room for emergency removal of an ectopic pregnancy.

3 Mar 2026

UCF researcher explores insulin signaling as new target for diabetic neuropathy

Neuropathy – chronic pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet – is a challenging fact of life for many patients with Type 1 diabetes.

2 Mar 2026

Mandated cCMV screening improves early identification of infant hearing loss

A new retrospective cohort study examining the impact of Minnesota's first-in-the-nation mandated universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) shows that universal screening significantly decreased the age at first audiology visit and increased identification of mild hearing loss in infants.

2 Mar 2026

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Chronic News and Research

New fragmentome technology can detect early liver fibrosis and cirrhosis

Chile verified as leprosy free after decades of public health efforts

Study finds most sustainable diet indices overlook industrial food processing

Nearly 70 weeks after infection, long COVID patients show no detectable inflammation in blood tests

Researchers develop versatile machine learning tool to automate complex clinical diagnostics

3D-printed scaffolds use shape memory to heal infected bone defects

Researchers identify TRIM13 protein as key driver of immune suppression in sepsis

Nonadherence to COPD medication increases hospital admissions and mortality

Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut

Satellite livers could provide booster function for patients awaiting transplants

Stem cells from human primary tooth pulp may help treat chronic-phase cerebral palsy

NIH grant supports Oklahoma researcher investigating protein linked to lupus

Mursla Bio accelerates US commercial deployment of EvoLiver through ABHI program

New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes

Are socially isolated people more likely to develop cancer? Study of 350,000 adults explores the risk

New blood biomarker may detect Alzheimer’s pathology more accurately

How are GLP-1 drugs reshaping treatment for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease?

Even patients are shocked by the prices their insurers will pay — and it costs all of us

UCF researcher explores insulin signaling as new target for diabetic neuropathy

Mandated cCMV screening improves early identification of infant hearing loss

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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