January 28, 2026
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Recent advances in CAR-NK cell therapy could revolutionze cancer treatment

Recent advances in CAR-NK cell therapy could revolutionze cancer treatment

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[ad_1] Cell-based immunotherapies have transformed cancer treatment, yet their widespread use remains constrained by safety risks, manufacturing complexity, and limited effectiveness against solid tumors. CAR-T cell therapy, while highly effective in certain blood cancers, is frequently associated with cytokine release syndrome, neurotoxicity, and prolonged production timelines. These challenges highlight the need for alternative immune cell…

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The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent.

The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent.

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[ad_1] The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death. Just three of the six immunizations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it will no longer routinely recommend — against hepatitis A, hepatitis B,…

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Economic instability linked to higher risk of long COVID in children

Economic instability linked to higher risk of long COVID in children

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[ad_1] New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that long COVID is more prevalent in school-aged children and adolescents who experience economic instability and adverse social conditions. The multi-center, observational study found that the risk of long COVID was significantly higher in households that faced food insecurity and challenges such as low social…

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Early peanut introduction can prevent allergy but parents need clearer guidance

Early peanut introduction can prevent allergy but parents need clearer guidance

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[ad_1] Feeding babies peanut-containing foods as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy, but a new study published in JAMA Network Open found that parents need more support to get it right. Interviews with parents revealed widespread confusion about the purpose, risks, and timing of early peanut introduction guidelines. “While some parents we talked…

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Advances in hemophilia gene therapy bring hope for pediatric patients

Advances in hemophilia gene therapy bring hope for pediatric patients

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[ad_1] In the past three years, gene therapy has reshaped what’s possible in hemophilia treatment for patients 18 and older. But a key question remains: How soon will these advances reach children? At the 2025 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, international hemophilia expert Guy Young, MD, Director of the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center in the Cancer and…

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Combination therapy shows promise to treat a rare, catastrophic pediatric brain cancer

Combination therapy shows promise to treat a rare, catastrophic pediatric brain cancer

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[ad_1] St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists identified a promising combination approach to treat a rare, but catastrophic pediatric brain cancer called atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). Reactivating and maintaining p53, a protein responsible for tumor suppression, using the drugs idasantulin and selinexor, respectively, was well-tolerated, reduced tumor burden and increased survival in a laboratory…

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