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- National Comprehensive Cancer Network staff honored for leadership in health equity, biochemical research, and patient clarity
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Research
The NCCN has announced several prestigious external awards recognizing its efforts to improve global cancer care. Key honors include the Booker T. Washington Award for health equit...
- Mailed FIT-DNA Kits Significantly Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Underserved U.S. Communities
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Medical News
A large-scale clinical trial in community health centers has revealed that mailed FIT-DNA screening kits are more effective at increasing participation rates for colorectal cancer...
- Dr. Alison A. Moore Appointed President of American Geriatrics Society During 2026 Virtual Scientific Meeting
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Medical News
The American Geriatrics Society has named Dr. Alison A. Moore as its new President, effective during the organization's 2026 annual meeting held in late April. A distinguished expe...
- New FIT-DNA Mail-In Tests Boost Colorectal Cancer Screening Completion Rates in Under-Resourced US Health Centers
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Medical News
A randomized trial involving 5,000 participants found that newer FIT-DNA mail-in kits achieved higher screening uptake compared to traditional fecal immunochemical tests. Despite t...
- New Clinical Evidence Highlights Doula Care as Vital Tool for Breastfeeding and Anxiety Management
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Medical News
A comprehensive systematic review published in JAMA Network Open on April 27, 2026, indicates that doula support significantly improves breastfeeding initiation and reduces perinat...
- American Heart Association Launches 2026 Business Accelerator to Fund Health Equity Startups
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: US & Canada
The American Heart Association has initiated its 2026 EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator, offering up to $150,000 in non-dilutive funding to early-stage health innovators. The...
- American Heart Association Launches 2026 Business Accelerator to Fund Early-Stage Founders Advancing National Health Equity
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Health Technology
The American Heart Association has closed applications for its 2026 EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator, a program providing non-dilutive funding and mentorship to health innov...
- Medical Visionaries Propose Globalized Heart Allocation System to Eliminate Transplant Waste and Wealth Disparities
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Medical News
Dr. Eileen Hsich of the Cleveland Clinic advocated for an international heart transplant framework at the ISHLT 2026 meeting to address the critical mismatch between organ supply a...
- Nephrologist Proposes Culturally Centered Strategies to Resolve Systemic Inequities in Global Organ Transplantation Access
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Medical News
Dr. Jagbir Gill of the University of British Columbia presented a framework at the ISHLT 2026 meeting to dismantle barriers preventing Indigenous and marginalized populations from...
- Emergency Department Study Reveals Critical Gaps in MMR Vaccination Status and Health Literacy Across the United States
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Medical News
A UC Riverside-led survey of over 2,400 adult emergency department patients has identified significant disparities in measles vaccination knowledge and acceptance, fueled by system...
- Global Goal for Reducing Child Mortality Faces Five Year Delay as Regional Inequities Persist
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Health
A comprehensive analysis of 200 countries reveals that the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for under-five mortality will likely not be met until 2035. While global deat...
- NCCN 2026 Annual Conference Addresses Rising Cancer Rates in Young Adults and Global Care Inequities
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Medical News
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network convened over a thousand oncology professionals in Orlando to discuss the alarming increase in cancer diagnoses among adults under 50. The...