ASCLS eNewsBytes

• Topology-Based Biomarkers May Improve Breast Cancer Prediction July 27, 2026
  Researchers have developed a computational approach to enhance breast cancer diagnosis and grading by converting visual patterns from tissue samples into quantitative measurements, potentially improving outcomes and therapy choices for clinicians.
• FDA Grants Traditional Approval to Novartis' Fabhalta for IgAN July 27, 2026
  Novartis has received traditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Fabhalta, aimed at slowing kidney function decline in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy at risk of disease progression.
• Advocates Say Federal Funding Is Being Cut From Groups Fighting HIV July 27, 2026
  Community-based groups are urging federal health officials to renew a vital funding program for HIV testing and prevention tools that has recently expired.
• A New Antiviral Could Stop Measles Before an Outbreak Takes Off July 27, 2026
  An experimental pill has been shown to prevent a measles-like virus from spreading airborne or through close contact in ferrets. Administered shortly before or after exposure, it also reduced the duration of illness and contagiousness. Researchers suggest this drug could eventually complement vaccination efforts and aid in controlling outbreaks.
• Eating the Cost: Food Prices and the COVID-19 Pandemic July 27, 2026
  The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in the food supply due to labor shortages and logistical issues, resulting in increased prices for consumers. This article analyzes Consumer Price Index trends for food at home from January 2019 to December 2023, focusing on six major food groups.