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22-Apr-2026

Virtual vs. in-person visits for new neurology patients and the impact on future care

American Academy of Neurology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

For people who see a neurology clinician for the first time, a new study has found that being seen virtually vs. in-person made no difference in how soon they needed more care. The study was published April 22, 2026, in Neurology^®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22-Apr-2026

Study finds that sleep apnea may be widespread — and often underdiagnosed or undertreated — among former professional football players

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research led by investigators at Vanderbilt Health and the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University suggests that sleep apnea may be far more common — and more clinically significant — among former professional football players than previously recognized.

Journal: Neurology

22-Apr-2026

Modern humans share genomic innovations for complex language with ancient Neanderthals

University of Iowa Health Care
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a first-of-its-kind finding, researchers at University of Iowa Health Care discovered that specific genetic sequences have an outsized impact on humans’ language abilities and that these sequences evolved before humans and Neanderthals diverged.

Journal: Science Advances
Funder: Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

22-Apr-2026

SNMMI annual meeting to take place May 30-June 2, 2026

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Meeting Announcement

The SNMMI 2026 Annual Meeting will showcase the latest scientific developments driving these advances, with new research spanning oncology, cardiology and neurosciences, innovations in imaging equipment and instrumentation, and real‑world clinical applications that are reshaping how diseases are diagnosed, treated, and monitored.

Meeting: Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2026 Annual Meeting

22-Apr-2026

Casting a long shadow: Childhood sexual abuse linked to cancer in older adults

University of Toronto
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Childhood trauma may leave a biological and psychological imprint that lasts decades. A new study from researchers at the University of Toronto and the University Health Network suggests that childhood sexual abuse may be linked to a significantly higher likelihood of cancer later in life.

Journal: PLOS One

22-Apr-2026

Memorials of people who died with extreme fatigue condition show shared themes

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers examined the memorial records of 505 people who passed away after living with the chronic illness known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Their analysis reveals common themes around systemic, clinical, social, and personal experiences and challenges. Zoe Sirotiak and Hailey Amro of Iowa State University, U.S., present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS One on April 22, 2026.

Journal: PLOS One

22-Apr-2026

Should we be switching to silicone toothbrushes?

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Should we be switching to silicone toothbrushes? New scoping review suggests they are effective and environmentally-friendly, yet under-researched and under-utilized.

Journal: PLOS Global Public Health

22-Apr-2026

Yoga practice could reduce blood pressure in people with obesity

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Practicing yoga could help people with overweight or obesity improve their cardiometabolic health, according to a study published April 22 in the open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health by Widya Wasityastuti from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and colleagues.

Journal: PLOS Global Public Health

22-Apr-2026

PET biomarker outperforms established risk score in predicting survival for large B-cell lymphoma patients

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Metabolic tumor volume--a biomarker derived from PET imaging--can more accurately predict progression-free survival for large B-cell lymphoma patients than the widely used International Prognostic Index. By identifying patients who are more likely to have poor outcomes early, the PET biomarker can contribute to the individualization of therapies. This research was published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Journal: Journal of Nuclear Medicine