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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 22-Jun-2026 18:16 ET (22-Jun-2026 22:16 GMT/UTC)

Ivermectin prescriptions more than doubled after a celebrity endorsed it as a cancer treatment on a high-profile podcast

University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Prescriptions for the anti-parasite medication ivermectin doubled in the months following an endorsement by a celebrity during a high-profile podcast as an off-label cancer treatment. The endorsement came on January 9, 2025, when actor Mel Gibson appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience and described three friends with stage IV cancer who he said recovered after taking ivermectin and fenbendazole.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

How immune-related adverse events differ in elderly gastrointestinal vs. lung cancer patients

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are widely used in elderly cancer patients, but data on tumor-specific immune-related adverse events (irAEs) remain limited. A Chinese Medical Journal study analyzed 407 elderly patients with gastrointestinal (GI) tumors or lung cancer. Results showed higher irAE incidence in lung cancer patients, skin toxicity more prevalent in GI tumor patients, and thyroid dysfunction more common in lung cancer patients. This study provides evidence for personalized safety management of immunotherapy in elderly patients.

Journal: Chinese Medical Journal

Hypertension associated with the risk of extrahepatic cancers in the metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease population

Xia & He Publishing Inc.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Extrahepatic cancers have been recognized as a significant outcome of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which involves five cardiometabolic risk factors, including hypertension, and is associated with the tumorigenesis of several cancers or with anti-cancer treatment. We aimed to investigate the association between hypertension, liver fibrosis, and extrahepatic cancers in the MASLD population.

Journal: Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology

Successfully treated AML patients may hold the key to new CAR T cell therapy

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A team of researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has developed a new type of CAR T cell therapy that shows promise against acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in preclinical models.

Journal: Cancer Discovery
Funder: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer

WashU Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A WashU Medicine-led clinical trial conducted at Siteman Cancer Center has found that a personalized vaccine to treat glioblastoma is safe and could potentially improve outcomes.

Journal: Nature Cancer
Funder: Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund, Mark Foundation For Cancer Research, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Schnuck Family Fund, The Knight and Christopher Davidson Family Fund

Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers

WashU Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A clinical trial, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows that a stem cell transplant in which the donor cells have been genetically engineered to remove a particular protein helps prevent toxic side effects and potentially improves the effectiveness of therapies given after a transplant to help prevent cancer recurrence.

Journal: Nature Medicine
Funder: Vor Biopharma

Psychological factors sustaining gastric cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic

University of Tsukuba
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study conducted by researchers at University of Tsukuba revealed that individuals with higher cancer-related health literacy, perceived susceptibility to gastric cancer, and encouragement from family members or healthcare providers demonstrated stronger intentions to undergo gastric cancer screening, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. These intentions were significantly associated with subsequent screening participation. In contrast, while fear of COVID-19 increased screening intention in the short term, over time it could suppress screening behavior.

Journal: Acta Psychologica

Researchers uncover role of RBPMS in AML and propose therapy

Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers led by Dr. WANG Lan from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with their collaborators, uncovered a critical role for the RNA binding protein with multiple splicing (RBPMS) in driving AML progression. They also proposed a potential therapy involving the pathway between RBPMS and the FOXO1 protein.

Journal: Science Translational Medicine

DNA ‘barcodes’ help NUS researchers pinpoint gold nanoparticles that can strike cancer at its power source

National University of Singapore
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a high-throughput method to identify gold nanoparticles capable of delivering therapies directly to mitochondria (the energy centres inside cancer cells). By tagging nanoparticles with unique DNA “barcodes”, the team was able to track and compare dozens of designs simultaneously in living tumour models, rapidly identifying those most effective at reaching this critical subcellular target.

Journal: Advanced Materials

Novel vision-language model to support diagnosis using computed tomography scans

Meijo University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Lung cancer diagnosis relies heavily on interpreting complex computed tomography (CT) images, where accuracy can vary depending on physician’s experience. A new study introduces an artificial intelligence model that generates detailed, question-driven findings from chest CT scans instead of simple classifications. By combining structured medical data with visual question answering model, the approach enables interactive and interpretable diagnostic support. This method could improve consistency in reporting, assist clinical decision-making, and enhance training for medical professionals.

Journal: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery

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