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🔴🟠 HIGH PRIORITY (8+) — Best Finds by Topic

Early cancer detection

[PMID42623891] · Spatially Fractionated Induction Radiotherapy to Widen the Therapeutic Window in Locally Advanced No · 10/10 · drks. de:DRKS00037163. [PMID42624429] · The FYI on MRI: Protocol for a randomized, parallel-group superiority trial of a multilevel decision · 8/10 · If demonstrated to increase informed decisions, this intervention framework can be translated to any new preference-sens [PMID42624248] · Diagnostic Performance of a Multiplex Circulating Tumor DNA Assay for Lung Cancer Detection. · 8/10 · Thus, the multiplex ddPCR ctDNA assay may serve as a relevant diagnostic tool, complementing existing LDCT lung cancer s [PMID42624181] · How reliable is pathological complete response (pCR) as an endpoint in rectal cancer clinical trials · 8/10 · Based on available data, we propose a conceptual framework integrating radiological and molecular parameters to refine r [PMID42624396] · Trends in U.S. Gynecologic Cancers (2001-2019): Influence of Social Determinants, Geographic Dispari · 7/10 · Targeted strategies, including gynecologic oncology workforce expansion in underserved areas and culturally tailored ear [PMID42624191] · Digital droplet PCR and liquid biopsy in acute myeloid Leukemia: bridging translational research and · 6/10 · At present, ddPCR is best positioned as a rapid, targeted, and complementary tool embedded in a multimodal MRD framework [PMID42624249] · Highly Accurate Detection of Circulating Tumor DNA for Monitoring Minimal Residual Disease in Solid · 6/10 · Quantitative mean ctDNA molecules/mL concentrations were highly concordant with an orthogonal method (R. [PMID42624022] · Immunophenotyping and Molecular Patterns of Prostate Cancer in East Africa: Diagnostic and Prognosti · 6/10 · The identification of population-specific genetic drivers necessitates a shift from Western-derived risk models toward d [PMID42624065] · Comparative evaluation of sequencing technologies for public health surveillance of influenza virus · 5/10 · Integrating complementary sequencing approaches enhances subtype resolution and strengthens early detection of circulati [PMID42624410] · Novel Strategies to Colorectal Cancer Screening for PMS2 Associated Lynch Syndrome Carriers. · 3/10 · Title-only record: Novel Strategies to Colorectal Cancer Screening for PMS2 Associated Lynch Syndrome Carriers.. [PMID42624151] · Adjunctive ultrasonography in breast cancer screening: the J-START trial - Authors' reply. · 3/10 · Title-only record: Adjunctive ultrasonography in breast cancer screening: the J-START trial - Authors' reply.. [PMID42624150] · Adjunctive ultrasonography in breast cancer screening: the J-START trial. · 3/10 · Title-only record: Adjunctive ultrasonography in breast cancer screening: the J-START trial.. [PMID42624149] · Adjunctive ultrasonography in breast cancer screening: the J-START trial. · 3/10 · Title-only record: Adjunctive ultrasonography in breast cancer screening: the J-START trial.. [PMID42624148] · Adjunctive ultrasonography in breast cancer screening: the J-START trial. · 3/10 · Title-only record: Adjunctive ultrasonography in breast cancer screening: the J-START trial..

Novel therapeutics: immunotherapy, CAR-T, targeted therapy

[PMID42623891] · Spatially Fractionated Induction Radiotherapy to Widen the Therapeutic Window in Locally Advanced No · 10/10 · drks. de:DRKS00037163. [PMID42624531] · Immune-cytokine signature predicts survival in patients with advanced melanoma treated with oncolyti · 9/10 · These findings provide mechanistic insights into TILT-123 combined with TIL therapy and propose future directions for bi [PMID42624527] · The emerging trends in prostate cancer treatment: a systematic review of the literature. · 8/10 · Our data provide a comprehensive framework for understanding current therapeutic options and future directions in prosta [PMID42624432] · A pathogen-mimicking nanovaccine orchestrating danger recognition and immune activation for potent c · 8/10 · AlMN markedly enhanced APC maturation, antigen-specific CD8. [PMID42624179] · CAR-T Cell Therapy-Associated Coagulopathy: From Immunothrombotic Storm Mechanisms to Precision Mana · 7/10 · Finally, we outline precision management strategies spanning risk-adapted anticoagulation, hemostatic rescue and targete [PMID42624675] · European Society for Medical Oncology Gynaecological Cancers Congress 2026: key scientific advances · 7/10 · This meeting summary reviews the principal findings from selected oral presentations, placing them within their clinical [PMID42624032] · Tumor-intrinsic PHGDH inhibition sensitizes colorectal cancer to PD-1 blockade via α-ketoglutarate-m · 7/10 · Collectively, these findings define a tumor-macrophage metabolic-epigenetic circuit through which PHGDH-dependent metabo [PMID42623869] · Superior in-vivo efficacy of integrated tumor neoantigen vaccination with adoptive neoantigen-reacti · 7/10 · Neoantigen vaccines combined with NRT cells and anti-PD1 therapy exhibit robust antitumor efficacy in solid tumors, serv [PMID42624250] · Targeting a candidate stromal immune checkpoint: a cellular senescence signature identifies COMP⁺ ca · 6/10 · We propose the predicted COMP-CD47 axis as a candidate stromal immune-checkpoint that warrants functional validation, ra [PMID42624300] · From protection to progression: How CCT/TRiC shapes therapy-induced senescence in Glioblastoma multi · 5/10 · Finally, we outline possible therapeutic strategies based on this axis, including novel combinations of senolytics, immu [PMID42624103] · Melanoma to rhabdomyosarcoma plasticity in the setting of immunotherapy. · 5/10 · This study was supported by the National Institutes of Health (K12CA087723 and K08CA234458), the Doris Duke Charitable F

Precision oncology and genomic medicine

[PMID42624531] · Immune-cytokine signature predicts survival in patients with advanced melanoma treated with oncolyti · 9/10 · These findings provide mechanistic insights into TILT-123 combined with TIL therapy and propose future directions for bi [PMID42624527] · The emerging trends in prostate cancer treatment: a systematic review of the literature. · 8/10 · Our data provide a comprehensive framework for understanding current therapeutic options and future directions in prosta [PMID42624675] · European Society for Medical Oncology Gynaecological Cancers Congress 2026: key scientific advances · 7/10 · This meeting summary reviews the principal findings from selected oral presentations, placing them within their clinical [PMID42624032] · Tumor-intrinsic PHGDH inhibition sensitizes colorectal cancer to PD-1 blockade via α-ketoglutarate-m · 7/10 · Collectively, these findings define a tumor-macrophage metabolic-epigenetic circuit through which PHGDH-dependent metabo [PMID42624191] · Digital droplet PCR and liquid biopsy in acute myeloid Leukemia: bridging translational research and · 6/10 · At present, ddPCR is best positioned as a rapid, targeted, and complementary tool embedded in a multimodal MRD framework [PMID42624249] · Highly Accurate Detection of Circulating Tumor DNA for Monitoring Minimal Residual Disease in Solid · 6/10 · Quantitative mean ctDNA molecules/mL concentrations were highly concordant with an orthogonal method (R. [PMID42624022] · Immunophenotyping and Molecular Patterns of Prostate Cancer in East Africa: Diagnostic and Prognosti · 6/10 · The identification of population-specific genetic drivers necessitates a shift from Western-derived risk models toward d

Hematologic malignancies

[PMID42623679] · Richter transformation: emerging immunologic strategies beyond chemoimmunotherapy. · 8/10 · Future priorities include optimizing disease control prior to immunologic therapy, testing novel combination approaches [PMID42624698] · Real-World Delivery, Dose Adaptation, and Molecular Monitoring of Gilteritinib, Venetoclax, and Azac · 7/10 · Molecular context and repeat profiling may guide subsequent therapy. [PMID42624179] · CAR-T Cell Therapy-Associated Coagulopathy: From Immunothrombotic Storm Mechanisms to Precision Mana · 7/10 · Finally, we outline precision management strategies spanning risk-adapted anticoagulation, hemostatic rescue and targete [PMID42624191] · Digital droplet PCR and liquid biopsy in acute myeloid Leukemia: bridging translational research and · 6/10 · At present, ddPCR is best positioned as a rapid, targeted, and complementary tool embedded in a multimodal MRD framework

AI/ML in clinical diagnostics and imaging

[PMID42623169] · Diagnostic Accuracy of Medical Imaging-Based Artificial Intelligence for Osteonecrosis of the Femora · 8/10 · Future research should adopt multicenter prospective designs, standardize reference standards, and implement rigorous ex [PMID42622847] · A stacking model for AI-assisted diagnosis of suspected pituitary microadenomas on non-contrast T1CO · 8/10 · The findings of this study suggest that our combined model holds promise as an effective tool to assist radiologists in

Cardiovascular-metabolic: GLP-1, SGLT2, cardiometabolic risk

[PMID42624721] · Lipoprotein(a) and risk of subsequent Stanford type A aortic dissection in patients with acute coron · 8/10 · Genetic analyses suggest links with aortic aneurysm and the composite outcome, but not thoracic aneurysm; evidence for d [PMID42624590] · Women in healthy transition deep phenotyping cohort study protocol (KiSO-DP): a within-participant m · 8/10 · The results are expected to provide novel insights into the development of vascular and skeletal muscle function across

Rare diseases with high unmet need

[PMID42622964] · Mechanism of neoantigen generation and advances in neoantigen-based immunotherapies in colorectal ca · 8/10 · We further delineate the immunological cascade by which these neoantigens are processed, presented via MHC molecules, an [PMID42619596] · Using Latent Representations to Link Disjoint Longitudinal Data for Mixed-Effects Regression. · 8/10 · The results highlight the potential of modeling in joint latent representations for addressing small data challenges. [PMID42619239] · Novel Use of Electromyography Guidance for Epidural Blood Patch Injection in a Comatose Patient due · 8/10 · This case highlights the utility of electromyography as an innovative adjunct in performing epidural blood patch in pati [PMID42618742] · Identification and characterisation of a novel homozygous KDM5A variant associated with severe axial · 8/10 · Our findings underscore the importance of exome sequencing in delineating phenotypic variability in rare neurodevelopmen [PMID42621621] · Ketogenic Diet-Mediated Immunomodulation for Prevention of Epilepsia Partialis Continua in Rasmussen · 7/10 · Further studies are needed to determine whether this combined treatment approach could benefit other patients with this

CBC-based diagnostics and machine learning in hematology

No high-priority finds today (best candidate scored 6/10)

Aging, longevity, and population health

No high-priority finds today (best candidate scored 6/10)

🟢⚪ STANDARD (5-7) — Top by Topic

Hematologic malignancies

[PMID42624697] · Real-World Outcomes in First-Line Venetoclax-Based Therapy in Patients With AML Ineligible for Inten · 7/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42624629] · Bilateral optic neuropathy secondary to chronic lymphocytic leukaemia infiltration. · 7/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42624247] · Utilization of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in Unexplained Cytopenia: Development and Validation · 7/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42623961] · Disease burden trends of older adult acute myeloid leukemia (1990-2021): A population-based study. · 7/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42624347] · Biomaterial-associated factors in silicone breast implant-related pathology. · 6/10 · Treatment Innovation

AI/ML in clinical diagnostics and imaging

[PMID42624598] · Artificial intelligence-driven prediction of neoadjuvant chemotherapy response in adult patients wit · 7/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42622976] · Artificial intelligence for predicting perioperative anaesthetic complications and supporting clinic · 7/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42624190] · Decision-making logic for samples of clinically significant EDTA-dependent pseudothrombocytopenia wi · 6/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42623975] · Preserving privacy, enabling collaboration: Decentralized learning framework for multi-class orthope · 6/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42623758] · Integrative transcriptomic and machine learning analysis identifies S100A8 as a key hub bridging per · 6/10 · Treatment Innovation

Precision oncology and genomic medicine

[PMID42624381] · PD-1/PD-L1 signaling in neurological and psychiatric disorders: neuroimmune mechanisms and therapeut · 7/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42624180] · KDM4A-Driven Epigenetic Reprogramming as a Central Nexus Linking Metabolic Adaptation, Immune Remode · 7/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42624177] · CCT6B as a candidate chaperonin-related molecule in hepatocellular carcinoma: Bioinformatic analysis · 7/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42623896] · Machine learning of sunitinib resistance genes reveals that SP5 regulates angiogenesis and sunitinib · 6/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42623785] · High FOXA1 immunohistochemical expression is associated with adverse outcomes in HPV-positive cervic · 6/10 · Diagnostics

Cardiovascular-metabolic: GLP-1, SGLT2, cardiometabolic risk

[PMID42624727] · The addition of evolocumab vs ezetimibe to statin therapy for coronary plaque regression and sd-LDL · 7/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42624726] · Sitosterolemia as a treatable and underrecognized cause of chronic thrombocytopenia beyond ITP: A ta · 7/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42624673] · Quanto? · 7/10 · Genomics/Precision Medicine [PMID42624612] · Cognitive signs and symptoms in people with a psychiatric diagnosis on semaglutide: a retrospective · 7/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42624319] · Beyond Heatwaves and Cold Spells: Long-Term Exposure to Short-Duration Extremes, Behavioural Pathway · 7/10 · Diagnostics

Rare diseases with high unmet need

[PMID42622925] · Diagnostic delay, care needs, and trust in healthcare among persons with rare disease and their next · 7/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42619857] · ArchSpiral: An iPad-Based Digital Archimedean Spiral Assessment for Objective Motor Evaluation in Ra · 6/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42623115] · From patient advocacy to patient-driven research: Building active partnerships beginning at the benc · 5/10 · Drug Development [PMID42619988] · Uromodulin T62P variant causes kidney tubular stress and injury modulated by age and polygenic risk. · 4/10 · Other

CBC-based diagnostics and machine learning in hematology

[PMID42619494] · Serum von Willebrand Factor and Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Levels Are Associated With Asthma Predi · 6/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42619337] · Development and External Validation of Logistic Regression Models Integrating Conventional Complete · 6/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42621033] · Diagnostic accuracy and severity prediction of monocyte distribution width in sepsis: a retrospectiv · 5/10 · Diagnostics

Early cancer detection

[PMID42624507] · Outcomes of Single-View Asymmetries Recalled From Screening Mammography and Exploratory Analysis of · 6/10 · Diagnostics

Novel therapeutics: immunotherapy, CAR-T, targeted therapy

[PMID42623870] · Clostridium Butyricum and butyrate enhance PD-1 inhibitor therapy in non-small cell lung cancer by r · 6/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42624331] · Long-chain fatty acid metabolism reprograms antitumor immunity: from molecular mechanisms to clinica · 5/10 · Treatment Innovation [PMID42624074] · Cuproptosis enters the cancer-immunity circuit. · 4/10 · Other

Aging, longevity, and population health

[PMID42624785] · Comprehensiveness Revisited for Next-Generation Family Medicine. · 6/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42618902] · Stakeholder perspectives informing the design and development of a digital self-help intervention fo · 6/10 · Diagnostics [PMID42624565] · ChIPmentation-based mapping of histone modifications in aging: Experimental design and analytical co · 4/10 · Diagnostics

💡 UNSOLICITED FINDS

[PMID42624759] · Bridging Early Feasibility and Pivotal Trials: Insights From Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Intervent · 9/10

📊 TODAY'S BREAKDOWN

By research category: Diagnostics: 47, Drug Development: 2, Early Detection: 12, Genomics/Precision Medicine: 1, Other: 6, Prevention: 2, Treatment Innovation: 35
By evidence maturity: Exploratory: 72, Potentially Practice-Changing: 7, Validated: 26
By watchlist topic: Hematologic malignancies: reviewed=15, high=1, best_score=8 CBC-based diagnostics and machine learning in hematology: reviewed=3, high=0, best_score=6 Early cancer detection: reviewed=15, high=4, best_score=10 AI/ML in clinical diagnostics and imaging: reviewed=15, high=2, best_score=8 Precision oncology and genomic medicine: reviewed=15, high=2, best_score=9 Novel therapeutics: immunotherapy, CAR-T, targeted therapy: reviewed=15, high=4, best_score=10 Cardiovascular-metabolic: GLP-1, SGLT2, cardiometabolic risk: reviewed=15, high=2, best_score=8 Aging, longevity, and population health: reviewed=3, high=0, best_score=6 Rare diseases with high unmet need: reviewed=11, high=4, best_score=8 Sentinel: reviewed=10, high=1, best_score=9
By source type: peer_reviewed 103 | preprint 2
Topics with zero 8+ articles this run: CBC-based diagnostics and machine learning in hematology, Aging, longevity, and population health

🔧 RUN NOTES

Clean run, no issues.