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Blood Tests for Colorectal Cancer Screening—What the Updated ACS Guideline Says

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By Rita Rubin Verified
| JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association Verified
In 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first blood test to screen for colorectal cancer, and now, for the first time, a guideline includes it among screening options. (opens in new tab) But don’t get the American Cancer Society Guideline Development Group members wrong: they would prefer that colorectal cancer screening candidates opt for any other available method.
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What to Know About the mRNA Flu Vaccine, Newly Approved by the FDA

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By Rita Rubin Verified
| JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association Verified
After a rocky regulatory road, the August 5 approval of the first messenger RNA (mRNA) influenza vaccine in the US provides not only a more effective flu shot for older adults but also the ability to make last-minute changes in its composition should unanticipated strains begin circulating. (opens in new tab) “This is a very good tool to have in your toolbox,” said Jesse Goodman, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and infectious diseases and attending physician at Georgetown University.
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Soccer Players’ Brains, P-Tau217 Blood Tests, Lifestyle and Dementia Risk, and More From AAIC 2026

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By Rita Rubin Verified
| JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association Verified
Differences between the brains of former elite soccer players and individuals without a history of repetitive head impacts, a blood test to identify cognitively normal people at high risk of Alzheimer disease, and culturally sensitive lifestyle interventions to protect against dementia were among the topics covered at the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in London.
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