The ability to correct disease-causing genetic mistakes using genome editors holds great promise in medicine, but it is not without risk. When this type of “genetic surgery” is performed on DNA, for instance, there is always the danger of leaving permanent genetic scars that may even be heritable.

Boston University has been approved for a funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Project aimed at improving colonoscopy access, participation and patient experience for autistic adults

Until recently, scientists have not known how often brucellosis is mistaken for malaria or other febrile illnesses, but new research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has discovered that as many as 7 million people worldwide may receive a misdiagnosis each year — vastly increasing the number of people estimated to have the disease.

A team of researchers combined computational and biological approaches and identified a molecular signature for the elusive neural stem cells responsible for generating new neurons in the adult brain.

About The Study: This retrospective cohort study found that taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) was associated with a reduced overall risk of cancer, including lower risks of endometrial, ovarian, and meningioma cancers, among patients with obesity or overweight. However, taking GLP-1RAs may be associated with an increased risk of kidney cancer, highlighting the need for longer-term follow-up to clarify the underlying mechanisms and clinical implications of these findings.

About The Study: In this secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial, a telephone-based weight loss intervention induced significant weight loss in patients with breast cancer with overweight and obesity across demographic and treatment factors. Further follow-up of the Breast Cancer Weight Loss trial will evaluate whether the weight loss intervention improves disease outcomes.

A new study led by Mass General Brigham found that AI-powered ambient documentation technologies significantly reduce physician burnout—by 21.2% at Mass General Brigham and with a 30.7% improvement in documentation-related wellbeing at Emory Healthcare —while also freeing up time for more meaningful patient interactions. Providers reported feeling more connected to their work, reclaiming personal time, and experiencing a renewed joy in practicing medicine, highlighting the transformative potential of this technology in improving clinician wellbeing and patient care.