Introduction By 2050, it is estimated that over 1.31 billion individuals worldwide may have diabetes, a disease linked to substantial morbidity, mortality, and comorbidities. The Lancet has reported that the increase in prevalence, up from 529 million in 2021, is predominantly due to the surge of type 2 diabetes, which is influenced by factors such...
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Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices
By Jenna Philpott, BScReviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM Significant advancements in diabetes management have marked the evolution of insulin delivery methods. Insulin was initially administered through injections, often leading to inconsistent blood glucose level control. The introduction of insulin pens made self-administration more accessible and less painful. Further breakthroughs came with insulin pumps, allowing continuous...
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First trial of ‘base editing’ in humans lowers cholesterol — but raises safety concerns
Super-precise gene-editing approach switches off a gene in the liver that regulates ‘bad’ cholesterol. Miryam Naddaf Cholesterol crystals (red) in a lipid droplet in a human liver.Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library The first trial in humans of the precise gene-editing technique known as base editing has shown promising results for keeping cholesterol levels in check....
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Exercise at consistent times could realign body clock for better skeletal health and performance, scientists suggest
by Michael Addelman, University of Manchester Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Consistent daily patterns of exercise and rest can synchronize the local body clocks associated with joints and spine with the brain clock, potentially helping individuals to maintain skeletal health, improve athletic performance and avoid injury, research by University of Manchester scientists has argued. Though the study,...
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New drug given every few months reduces high blood pressure in trial
By Michael Irving November 13, 2023 A new drug that only needs to be given every 3-6 months has been shown to be effective in reducing high blood pressure in a new clinical trialDepositphotosVIEW 1 IMAGESPeople with high blood pressure may soon be able to swap the daily pills for an injection every few months. A...
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3D Printing In Medicine And Healthcare – The Ultimate List
3D Printing in Medicine: in recent years 3D printing in medicine took a massive leap. Check out our analysis of where this exciting field stands today! Dr. Bertalan Mesko, PhD 13 min | 7 November 2023 Key Takeaways 3D printing in healthcare shows enormous promise for revolutionizing medical equipment production, drug creation, and personalized medical...
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Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain
November 13 Jon Hamilton Scientists are learning more about how long COVID affects the brain.Michelle Wilson got COVID three years ago. She’s still waiting for her brain and nervous system to recover. Wilson’s memory is spotty, she’s frequently in pain, and even a short walk leaves her exhausted. “I actually bought a cane that turns...
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Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk
Allison Aubrey People who consistently wear hearing aids have a lower chance of falling, a new study finds.picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I If your hearing begins to decline, your risk of falling may rise. Research shows older adults with mild hearing loss are at a greater risk — more than double — of falling....
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Sustained Reductions in Lp(a) Achieved With Novel siRNA Drug
Ted Bosworth November 12, 2023 In an early phase multicenter clinical study, large reductions in lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), were achieved with a well-tolerated small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapeutic, lepodisiran. The reductions in serum Lp(a) in patients receiving lepodisiran were dose dependent but adverse events were not, said Steven E. Nissen, MD, professor of medicine at the Lerner...
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Teens are trying SARMs and other steroid-like drugs that influencers are promoting on TikTok
Gabby Landsverk Mon, November 13, 2023 at 3:57 AM MST Millions of teenagers and young adults are being introduced to dangerous, steroid-like fitness substances via TikTok, a new report outlines. The report, from the UK based non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate, found that influencers on the popular social media app have partnered with online...