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New guidelines recommend earlier treatment for high blood pressure
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology Aug. 14 released new guidelines on high blood pressure prevention, suggesting earlier treatment can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, as well as cardiovascular disease, stroke and kidney disease.
Surgical robot offers incisionless treatment for rectal cancer
A groundbreaking surgical robot known as the ESP robotic platform is now being used at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse to treat early-stage rectal cancer and large polyps with a minimally invasive approach.
AHA podcast: How CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital Is Revolutionizing Rural Cardiac Care
Josh Neff, CEO of CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital, discusses a new cutting-edge communication platform that sends patient EKGs directly from the ambulance to the cardiologist in real time.
Study finds increase in colorectal cancer detection among people aged 45-49
A JAMA study published yesterday found that more adults age 45-49 have been diagnosed with colorectal canc
Providence Alaska Medical Center brings innovative cancer therapy to the 49th state
In 2025, researchers predict about 313,780 new diagnoses of prostate cancer and 34,770 deaths across the United States. But those cases aren’t evenly spread across the country. Mortality rates for Alaskans, for example, are typically higher than the general population due to a range of factors including limited access to treatment.
Study finds steep drop in heart disease death rates
A study published June 25 by the Journal of the American Heart Association found that heart disease death rates fell 66% from 1970 to 2022.
New Freestanding Cancer Hospital Brings Advanced Care to NJ
The opening in May 2025 of New Jersey's first freestanding cancer hospital, the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, brings renewed hope for cancer patients and their families.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences strengthens cancer treatment research through DNA
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is working to enhance their cancer treatment research with a nearly $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
White House releases ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report
The White House May 22 released its Make America Healthy Again report that focuses on childhood chronic disease. The report highlights findings from the MAHA Commission related to poor diet, exposure to environmental chemicals, lack of physical activity, stress and overmedicalization.
Aerosolized chemotherapy debuted in Michigan
Traditional chemotherapy is delivered via the bloodstream, making it less effective for metastatic cancers that occur within the peritoneal cavity — such as colorectal, appendiceal, gastric, ovarian and others. Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy offers new hope for patients with cancers such as these.