January 24th Newsletter
Samantha Holvey, MHL
Healthcare Communications Leader | Author | Speaker | Distilling Complexity Into Clarity
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Bipolar Disorder Decoded - Researchers have identified 36 genes and 298 genomic regions linked to bipolar disorder, offering insights into its biological mechanisms and paving the way for earlier diagnosis and improved treatments. The study, involving over 158,000 individuals with bipolar disorder, underscores the genetic basis of the condition, which affects up to 50 million people worldwide. Link
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New research reveals how location influences how our immune system fights disease - Researchers have discovered that tissue-resident memory CD8 T cells in the small intestine play a key role in fighting infections by adapting to their location. This understanding could help improve vaccines and immunotherapy by showing how these cells work and communicate in different areas of the body. Link
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4 Takeaways from the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference - Enterprise AI applications will grow, AI-powered digital pathology will fuel more personalized care, Transformation done well can deliver huge improvements, Strategic planning may require rewiring your organization Link
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New York Legislature passes health data privacy act - The New York State Legislature has passed the New York Health Information Privacy Act, enhancing privacy protections for electronic health data and limiting its use in prosecuting individuals accessing or providing care. Advocates, including the NYCLU, emphasize its importance in safeguarding health information collected through modern digital tools, urging the Governor to promptly sign the bill into law. Link
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National Institutes of Health cancel scientific meetings after Trump directives - The NIH, the largest public funder of biomedical research, has canceled key meetings with little explanation, citing a temporary freeze on public communications under a Trump appointee. Researchers like Dr. Chrystal Starbird warn that indefinite delays could disrupt critical cancer research and hinder funding decisions. Link
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National blood clot alliance addresses health disparities through first-ever B.L.A.C.K. church bus tour - During Blood Clot Awareness Month in March 2025, the NBCA will visit Black churches in six Southern cities to address health disparities. This initiative aims to provide lifesaving education, free screenings, and resources about blood clot prevention, targeting a population disproportionately affected by this public health crisis. With blood clots claiming 100,000 lives annually, timely education and awareness can prevent further loss of life. Link
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Personalized miniorgans could speed treatments for rare diseases - Researchers have developed a faster and cheaper method to create lab-grown organoids from patients' blood cells, enabling personalized drug testing for rare genetic diseases. The technique has already shown promise in predicting treatment effects for RNA-based therapies, potentially accelerating personalized medicine and reducing reliance on costly animal studies. Link
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People with ADHD have shorter life expectancy and higher risk of mental health issues - A study of over 30,000 people with ADHD in the UK found that individuals with the disorder have a shorter life expectancy—men by 4.5 to 9 years and women by 6.5 to 11 years—along with a higher risk of mental health issues. Researchers emphasize the need for strategies to address premature deaths and unmet support needs, noting ADHD's impact on executive functioning and overall life management. Link
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US health agencies cancel external meetings, travel after Trump admin directives - U.S. health agencies, including the CDC, have canceled meetings, paused public health publications, and frozen travel following directives from the Department of Health and Human Services. Regularly scheduled calls on critical topics like H5N1 bird flu were abruptly canceled without explanation, raising concerns about the broad scope of the communication pause during the presidential transition. Link
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