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Researchers develop blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported investigators have developed a blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

30 Jan 2026

Time of radiotherapy can influence the effectiveness of cancer treatment

A team of researchers from the Andalusian Centre for Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CABIMER) and the University of Seville, in collaboration with the Virgen Macarena University Hospital, have identified a fundamental mechanism that links the 24-hour circadian cycle to the precise repair of DNA breaks.

30 Jan 2026

‘I can’t tell you’: Attorneys, relatives struggle to find hospitalized ICE detainees

Lydia Romero strained to hear her husband's feeble voice through the phone.

30 Jan 2026

Remote cognitive and occupational therapy shows promise for improving stroke recovery

In the U.S., a stroke happens roughly every 40 seconds. That means, in the time it takes to read a five-minute news article, more than seven Americans will have experienced this life-changing medical event, which is a leading cause of death and serious long-term disability across the country.

29 Jan 2026

Study offers a practical strategy to enhance effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors

Cancer immunotherapy has transformed modern oncology by harnessing body's own immune system to combat malignant disease.

29 Jan 2026

Biomarker discovery may pave the way for early diagnosis of Parkinson's

A team led by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has succeeded in identifying biomarkers for Parkinson's disease in its earliest stages, before extensive brain damage has occurred.

29 Jan 2026

Young adults with complex childhood conditions experience longer hospital stays, higher readmissions

Young adults with complex chronic childhood-onset conditions such as sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis experience longer hospital stays, higher readmission rates and greater use of resources in adult hospitals, according to a new study in JAMA Network Open.

29 Jan 2026

Treating desmoplastic melanoma with immunotherapy before surgery can shrink or eliminate tumors

New results from a clinical trial co-led by UCLA investigators demonstrate how treating desmoplastic melanoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer, with immunotherapy before surgery can dramatically shrink or even eliminate tumors, sparing patients from more aggressive surgeries and preserving their quality of life.

29 Jan 2026

Antiplatelet medications linked to worse outcomes in people hospitalized with a brain bleed

Analysis of hospital registry data found that people who were hospitalized due to bleeding in the brain and who had taken multiple antiplatelet medications, or medications stronger than aspirin, were more likely to die before leaving the hospital compared to those not taking any antiplatelet medication, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Genetic variants associated with rare inherited growth disorder identified in two prehistoric individuals

Researchers led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Centre have identified genetic variants associated with a rare inherited growth disorder in two prehistoric individuals who lived more than 12,000 years ago.

29 Jan 2026

Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors

A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced overall disability in stroke survivors compared to survivors who received sham (inactive) electromagnetic stimulation combined with physical therapy, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection may not increase risk of stroke later

People who developed a type of aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection (a tear in the inner lining of the neck artery wall), a known cause of stroke, particularly in young adults, did not have an increased risk of stroke within the six months after diagnosis, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

New calculator accurately estimates the risk of dementia after a stroke

A new risk calculator accurately estimated the likelihood of adults developing dementia within ten years after a stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery

A smartwatch app designed to measure social interactions of hospitalized stroke survivors may enable new treatments to preserve or enhance cognition, social engagement and quality of life after a stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Wake-promoting drug improves alertness in early morning shift workers

Many more people work very early morning shifts than overnight ones, and a large proportion struggle with excessive sleepiness from shift work disorder, leading to problems with focus, performance and safety.

29 Jan 2026

AI model accurately predicts need for skilled nursing after hospital discharge

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool accurately predicted which patients would need a skilled nursing facility after leaving the hospital, a new study shows.

28 Jan 2026

Antidepressant use does not worsen early outcomes after traumatic brain injury

Taking certain antidepressants at the time of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is not associated with an increased risk of death, brain surgery or longer hospital stays, according to a study published on January 28, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

28 Jan 2026

Cardiac MRI breakthrough could be a game changer for assessing advanced heart failure

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Hospital News and Research

Researchers develop blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Time of radiotherapy can influence the effectiveness of cancer treatment

‘I can’t tell you’: Attorneys, relatives struggle to find hospitalized ICE detainees

Remote cognitive and occupational therapy shows promise for improving stroke recovery

Study offers a practical strategy to enhance effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors

Biomarker discovery may pave the way for early diagnosis of Parkinson's

Young adults with complex childhood conditions experience longer hospital stays, higher readmissions

Treating desmoplastic melanoma with immunotherapy before surgery can shrink or eliminate tumors

Antiplatelet medications linked to worse outcomes in people hospitalized with a brain bleed

Genetic variants associated with rare inherited growth disorder identified in two prehistoric individuals

Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors

Aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection may not increase risk of stroke later

New calculator accurately estimates the risk of dementia after a stroke

Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery

Wake-promoting drug improves alertness in early morning shift workers

AI model accurately predicts need for skilled nursing after hospital discharge

Antidepressant use does not worsen early outcomes after traumatic brain injury

Cardiac MRI breakthrough could be a game changer for assessing advanced heart failure

Poop pills could help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy while reducing toxic side effects

Four-biomarker blood panel enhances the detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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