A new study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics offers a look at how genetic risk information can be returned to patients at scale—and where health systems still fall short. The research, conducted through the eMERGE network, a multi-site genomic medicine initiative, tracked the return of genome-informed risk assessments to nearly 24,000 adults … Read more
SEATTLE – March 4, 2026 – Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. March is the awareness month for colorectal cancer and multiple myeloma. If you’re interested in speaking to experts, contact [email protected] to schedule interviews. Infectious disease research Scientists develop first-of-its-kind antibody to block Epstein-Barr … Read more
Mexico has seen a steady increase in cesarean deliveries, raising concerns about neonatal health and prompting new policies aimed at promoting evidence-based maternal care. According to a national study, over half of births in 2023 were performed via cesarean section, well above the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended threshold of 15%. Experts say the trend … Read more
Better access, better outcomes A panel of patients and caregivers offered personal stories and insights illustrating the important ties between access and outcomes. Lori Durham, of Bremerton, Washington, diagnosed and treated for both breast and ovarian cancers, said when she discovered she had cancer, she also learned she didn’t have insurance — at least not … Read more
Emerging research suggests that prior mammography screening within five years of breast cancer diagnosis for seniors significantly reduces the risks of later-stage diagnosis and breast cancer-specific mortality. For the study, recently published in JAMA Network Open, researchers reviewed data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare database for 13,028 women who had screening mammography-detected … Read more
We explored how recommendations for digital competencies and training models might be adapted to Canada’s public health systems and competencies required to ensure a workforce that responsively adapts new digital technologies. We found that practitioners recognize the importance of digital competencies and training with the discourse centered on three themes. First, public health systems must … Read more