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Germany Allocates €500 Million for Long COVID and Post-Infection Syndrome Research
The German government committed half a billion euros to a National Decade Against Post-Infectious Diseases (2026-2036), accelerating long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome research. This investment aims to find new treatments amid increasing health burdens, with long COVID affecting millions and costing the global economy about $1 trillion annually.
Significant Advances in Personalized Cancer Treatments and Gene Editing
2025 saw major strides in personalized cancer therapies, including FDA-approved drug combinations for rare ovarian cancers and gene-edited CAR-T cells for aggressive leukemia. CRISPR was notably used to treat a rare metabolic disorder in an infant, demonstrating the potential of tailored genetic therapies.
FDA Approves New HIV PrEP Injectable and Novel Malaria Antibody Treatments
A new two-year injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, Yeztugo (lenacapavir), was approved showing near 100% prevention efficacy. Additionally, a novel class of malaria antibodies targeting stable parasite structures emerged as promising candidates for durable vaccines.
Introduction of Non-Hormonal Menopause Treatment Lynkuet for Hot Flashes
The FDA approved Lynkuet (elinzanetant), the first non-hormonal daily pill to treat moderate to severe menopause-related hot flashes. This expands options for women who cannot use hormone replacement therapy.
First Fully Robotic Lymphatic Microsurgery Performed in the U.S.
Dr. Nicholas J. Panetta at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital performed the first fully robotic lymphovenous bypass using FDA-cleared NanoWrist Dissection Instruments and the Symani Surgical System. This breakthrough offers unprecedented precision and minimally invasive care for lymphedema patients.
PAHO Calls for Strengthened Public Health Investment in the Americas to Achieve Universal Health
On Universal Health Day, PAHO urged countries in the Americas to boost health financing and strengthen primary care to reduce out-of-pocket expenses and health inequities, emphasizing financial protection as critical for universal health coverage.
WHO Highlights Widespread Use of Traditional Medicine Globally
WHO reports that 40-90% of populations in member states now utilize traditional medicine, marking it as a global reality and emphasizing the need for meaningful engagement in health policy planning.
AI Innovations Accelerate Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases
AI technologies have been pivotal in identifying new treatment uses for existing drugs, exemplified by adalimumab's success in idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease, enabling life-saving therapies beyond initial indications.
New Research Links Gut Barrier Health to Bone Loss Prevention
Sōlaria Biō announced breakthrough research on the gut–bone axis, revealing mechanisms by which its product Bōndia™ slows bone loss, opening new avenues in natural treatments for healthy aging and inflammation-related bone diseases.
Chapman University Develops AI-Powered Anemia Screening via Fingernail Selfies
Innovative AI applications co-developed by Chapman University now enable non-invasive anemia screening using fingernail images, enhancing accessibility and early detection efforts in healthcare.