Kidney Care & Policy: A new JAMA cohort study finds measured glomerular filtration rate (mGFR) tracks true chronic kidney disease risk better than estimates, strengthening current staging thresholds. Congressional Push: A PKD Cures Act introduced in the U.S. would expand NIH research into polycystic kidney disease, a leading cause of kidney failure. Rural Access: Lane County’s $250K grant backs Bushnell University’s plan to grow nursing training and clinical placements in rural communities. Maternal Health: Central Louisiana hosted a Maternal Health Summit bringing clinicians and community supports together to improve care before, during, and after pregnancy. Privacy & Trust: UK regulators cautioned a London Clinic worker over an attempted sale of Princess Kate’s medical records, highlighting ongoing risks around sensitive patient data. Workforce & Training: Manitoulin Island’s Kenjgewin Teg and Cambrian College partnered to launch a practical nursing program locally. Hospital Closures: Sturgis Hospital in Kentucky will stop services Friday amid financial strain, raising concerns about longer ambulance trips. AI in Healthcare: Included Health published a peer-reviewed framework for safer, clinically governed generative AI for patient-facing guidance. Public Health & Safety: Health experts warned parents about the deadly “Benadryl Challenge” after an Oklahoma teen was declared brain dead. Global Humanitarian Care: The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish received five new Gaza patients as part of ongoing medical relief efforts.