Welcome to the February 2026 issue of ReFlections. The feature articles in this issue explore the prevalence of polypharmacy among seniors, understanding early-onset colorectal cancer and its impact on life insurers, and the mortality implications and treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea.
Other highlights include:
- AI-enabled breakthroughs enabling solutions for antimicrobial resistance
- A machine-learning model used for complex data analyzation, improving organ donation efficiency
- Underwriting considerations for neuroendocrine tumors in a critical illness case
- Summaries of recent studies on retinal scans¡¯ ability to assess cardiovascular risk and biological aging, the connection between cannabis use and diabetes risk, and the impact of mRNA vaccines on cancer immunotherapy outcomes
- New Global Underwriting Manual guidelines for autism spectrum disorder, feeding and eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and more
- Available claims training and resources for mental health
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