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Regular exercise reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence by nearly 50% after catheter ablation, study shows

A new study from CU Anschutz researchers found that regular physical activity can significantly lower post-ablation atrial fibrillation recurrence risk. Adults who engaged in moderate exercise for 30 minutes three times a week had markedly lower rates of AF recurrence compared to those who were less active.

SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz·JournalJournal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology·DateFeb 6, 2026

Brain neuron death occurs throughout life and increases with age, a natural human protein drug may halt neuron death in Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers discovered a link between increasing biomarker levels and cognitive decline, with a potential repurposed drug slowing damage. The study found exponential increases in UCH-L1 and GFAP levels with age, suggesting underlying neuroinflammation may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.

SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 19, 2025

Ending federal support for housing first programs could increase U.S. homelessness by 5% in one year, new JAMA study finds

A new study published in JAMA Health Forum estimates that ending federal funding for Housing First programs would result in 44,590 additional people experiencing homelessness within a year, a roughly 5% increase from 2024 levels. This could push tens of thousands of people back into homelessness almost overnight.

SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateDec 19, 2025

New study finds cystic fibrosis drug allows patients to safely scale back lung therapies

A multi-site study led by CU Anschutz researchers found that people with cystic fibrosis who start triple-drug therapy elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) can safely reduce many daily lung treatments while maintaining good health for years. The study showed a steady decline in the use of chronic respiratory therapies, including hype...

SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz·JournalJournal of Cystic Fibrosis·DateDec 4, 2025

From lab to clinic: CU Anschutz launches Phase 1 clinical trial of promising combination therapy for resistant ovarian cancer

Researchers at CU Anschutz have discovered a novel therapy combination to offer new hope to ovarian cancer patients who do not respond to existing treatments. The combination of a PARP inhibitor and SM08502 boosts the effectiveness of treatment, even for patients resistant to PARP inhibitors.

SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz·JournalCancer Research Communications·DateDec 4, 2025