CGM monitoring for hospitalized diabetes patients can provide insight into insulin needs and reduce blood draws. Research at the American Diabetes Association sessions suggests most CGM readings fall within acceptable ranges, with potential integration into electronic health records. Studies show patients and nurses prefer CGM over traditional monitoring. Another study at Massachusetts General Hospital suggests…
MedCity’s annual INVEST Digital Health conference, happening in September in Dallas, will focus on AI and drug development, investment trends, consumer diagnostics, and digital health tools. The conference, at Pegasus Park, aims to support North Texas’ life sciences ecosystem. Discussions will cover issues like validating digital health tools, selling to employers, pharma’s use of AI,…
Dr Catherine Conlon highlights the mental health harms caused by social media, urging action to address the issue. Surveys show that many students feel unwelcome in school, with a rise in cyberbullying. The US Surgeon General calls for warning labels on social media platforms to address mental health risks. Parents, schools, and policymakers are urged…
The U.S. government identified an outbreak of bird flu on dairy farms, which the World Health Organization considers a public health concern. Despite this, only about 45 people have been tested for the virus in the country. Experts are concerned that without widespread testing, the country might not detect if the virus begins to spread…
Dr. Osagie Ebekozien, chief medical officer at T1D Exchange, discusses the organization’s efforts to translate research into practice in a video exclusive. T1D Exchange is focused on preparing practices for screening and preventing type 1 diabetes, improving outcomes in various populations, training clinicians and patients on diabetes technologies and therapies, and reaching out to primary…
Hank Green, a well-known internet educator and science communicator, recently disclosed his battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in his new comedy special “Pissing Out Cancer.” Despite his initial fears of being defined by his illness, Green has embraced using his cancer journey to educate and bring awareness. Through jokes and storytelling, Green shares his experiences with…
Scientists have discovered novel immune responses that explain how some people avoid getting COVID-19. High levels of a gene called HLA-DQA2 before exposure were associated with preventing sustained infection of SARS-CoV-2. The study involved 36 healthy adult volunteers who were administered the virus and monitored for immune responses. Those who cleared the virus effectively had…
A lawsuit in Philadelphia involves claims against the makers of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Patients experienced gastrointestinal issues after taking these medications and allege that the companies did not adequately warn them about the risks. These drugs belong to the GLP-1 agonist class and were originally approved for Type 2 diabetes…
Novo Nordisk will present 34 abstracts at the upcoming 84th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association, focusing on their portfolio. The trials with semaglutide will assess benefits in diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. The data reflects the need for medicines that address multiple aspects of these interconnected conditions. Novo Nordisk aims to develop treatments…
Bariatric surgery for weight loss reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events and mortality in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) according to a recent study. The study, known as MOSAIC, targeted obesity, the main driver of OSA, which affects nearly 1 billion people worldwide with a lack of treatment data. The study looked…
