What is the best grain suited for you if you have diabetes? A new study revealed that the use of ancient grains in the diet could improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people with diabetes. “Grains are prominent components of the daily dietary intake of diabetes patients. Current guidelines recommend a balanced diet, with…
TOPLINE: Women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) whose hypertension was diagnosed earlier in life are at a greater risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and may benefit from intensive antihypertensive therapy. METHODOLOGY: Age-related elevation in blood pressure begins earlier in life and faster in women than in men, particularly in the presence of cardiometabolic risk factors…
In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Immunology, researchers discussed the limitations of current influenza vaccines and the potential for future vaccines to induce both T-cell responses and antibodies for enhanced protection. They examined the strategies to develop influenza vaccines with broad strain specificity and long-term efficacy, covering protection requirements, immune response…
PHOENIX — Immunotherapy has revolutionized outcomes for patients with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). However, findings from a new study suggest that many patients who are eligible for immunotherapy are not receiving this treatment, despite guideline recommendations, and survival outcomes are better at high-volume centers. The study has important implications, commented study author Shayan Cheraghlou,…
In a recent study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers investigated the potential role of the increasingly popular ‘raw meat-based diets (RMBDs)’ as reservoirs and human and pet infection risks for bacteria such as Salmonella sp. and pathogenic Escherichia coli. Unlike conventionally processed pet food, the majority of which undergoes various stages of heat or…
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, a group of researchers documented the first observed instance of a wild Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) actively treating a facial wound with a medicinal plant, offering insights into the origins of human wound care. Process of wound healing. Rakus fed on and later applied the…
In a recent study published in the journal The Lancet Public Health, researchers examined the differences in the leading causes of disease burden between males and females. Evidence shows that females outlive males despite experiencing a higher degree of non-fatal conditions; this phenomenon is called the male-female health-survival paradox. Further, it has been recognized that…
In a recent study published in npj Digital Medicine, researchers evaluated ChatGPT’s ability to extract structured data from unstructured clinical notes. Study: A critical assessment of using ChatGPT for extracting structured data from clinical notes. Image Credit: TippaPatt / Shutterstock.com AI in medicine Large-language-based models (LLMs), including Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) artificial intelligence (AI) models like…
In a recent study published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers investigate whether using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to limit human exposure to home air pollution during pregnancy affects fetal growth. Study: Cooking with liquefied petroleum gas or biomass and fetal growth outcomes: a multi-country randomised controlled trial. Image Credit: Irina Gutyryak / Shutterstock.com The influence…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and wrist disorders, says there are two main injuries he sees due to…
