16-Jul-2026 Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea shows downstream health benefits University of Chicago Medical Center A new study indicates that HGNS, a surgical procedure that offers an alternative to PAP machines for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, may lower risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. Journal JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
16-Jul-2026 Notre Dame researchers find doctors played a critical role in the nation’s opioid crisis University of Notre Dame Notre Dame economists William Evans and Ethan Lieber examined the prescription practices of physicians in the late 1990s and found that they had increased the frequency and extent to which they prescribed opioids for treating chronic pain, contributing to the overall increase in opioid use and subsequent overdose deaths across the country. Journal The Journal of Human Resources
15-Jul-2026 AI maps cellular niches to decode traditional Chinese medicine Maximum Academic Press A research team has proposed a new framework for understanding how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) works at the tissue level by using artificial intelligence (AI), single-cell omics, and spatial omics to decode “cell niches”—local microenvironments where multiple cell types interact. Journal Targetome
15-Jul-2026 New study from Stanford University School of Medicine and Atropos Health highlights missed opportunities to treat alcohol use disorder in hospital settings Atropos Health A newly published study in Alcohol and Alcoholism from Stanford University School of Medicine and Atropos Health found that only 3% of hospitalized patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) received an FDA-approved medication during their hospital stay or at discharge. Journal Alcohol and Alcoholism
14-Jul-2026 Can aging oral stem cells be rejuvenated to restore tissue regeneration? Science Exploration Press A new Review published in the open-access journal Ageing and Cancer Research & Treatment highlights emerging strategies to rejuvenate aging oral stem cells (OSCs), offering new perspectives for regenerative medicine and the treatment of age-related craniofacial diseases. Rather than viewing stem cell aging as an irreversible process, the authors propose that targeted rejuvenation of OSCs may restore tissue repair, improve oral health, and advance precision regenerative therapies. Journal Ageing and Cancer Research & Treatment Funder National Key Research and Development Program of China, Pearl River Talent Recruitment Program
14-Jul-2026 New JMIR Aging study tests 13 medication gadgets to fix why senior health tech fails JMIR Publications Multi-institutional Canadian research published in JMIR Aging maps out how individual physical, cognitive, and environmental barriers dictate whether senior-focused health tech succeeds or fails. Journal JMIR Aging
13-Jul-2026 Can AI help make medical records less biased? New study suggests yes—with caveats George Mason University Large language models can identify judgmental language in clinical notes but the settings play a major role in accuracy according to new research by George Mason University's College of Public Health. Journal JAMIA Open
9-Jul-2026 Beyond the screen: new pilot study proves geriatric patients can independently manage digital nutrition apps JMIR Publications Research published in JMIR Aging challenges tech stereotypes, showing that custom-built tablet food records are highly feasible and usable for older adults undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. Journal JMIR Aging
8-Jul-2026 Sleep problems in dementia care linked more to emotional well-being than fear of falling George Mason University George Mason University dementia researchers examined fear of falling in people with dementia and their caregivers and how it affected individual and relational sleep. Journal Journal of Applied Gerontology
