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AI model predicts blood transfusion needs in ICU patients

Researchers at Emory University have developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of accurately predicting the likelihood of blood transfusion in non-traumatic intensive care unit (ICU) patients.

22 Jan 2025

Ozone exposure may contribute to reduced oxygen levels and arterial stiffness

Ozone (O3) exposure may reduce the availability of oxygen in the body, resulting in arterial stiffening due to the body's natural response to create more red blood cells and hemoglobin, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

22 Jan 2025

CGM data offers superior insights into diabetes complications

Data from continuous glucose monitors can predict nerve, eye and kidney damage caused by type 1 diabetes, University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology researchers have found. That suggests doctors may be able to use data from the devices to help save patients from blindness, diabetic neuropathy and other life-changing diabetes complications.

16 Jan 2025

Semaglutide improves glycemic control with automated insulin delivery

Semaglutide combined with automated insulin delivery enhances glucose control in type 1 diabetes, lowering insulin requirements and aiding weight management.

15 Jan 2025

Australia sees a decline in type 2 diabetes, but disparities persist

Type 2 diabetes incidence in Australia decreased from 2010 to 2019 overall but rose among younger men and specific ethnic groups, highlighting persistent disparities.

13 Jan 2025

AI-designed drug shows promise for inflammatory bowel disease

Insilico Medicine ('Insilico'), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery and development company, today announces positive results from two Phase I studies in Australia and China of ISM5411, a novel gut-restricted and PHD specific Inhibitor designed and optimized with the support of Insilico's Chemistry42 commercially-available generative reinforcement learning platform, for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

8 Jan 2025

Survey: Fewer than 10% of Americans plan to try plant-based diets this New Year

Nearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey.

2 Jan 2025

New insights into prevalence and risk factors of anemia among women of reproductive age in China

Anemia significantly impacts global public health, with over 571 million women at risk of adverse health outcomes due to iron deficiency and other causes.

30 Dec 2024

Unexpected discovery opens doors for improved siRNA therapies

In everyday life, when things turn out the opposite of what you expect, it's usually cause for frustration. In science, it's often the starting point for discovery.

20 Dec 2024

Balanced breakfasts improve heart and metabolic health in older adults

Older adults with metabolic syndrome consuming either low- or high-energy breakfasts or low-quality breakfasts faced higher triglycerides, increased body fat, and worse kidney function. Breakfasts providing 20-30% of daily energy and high-quality nutrients improved lipid profiles and metabolic health.

16 Dec 2024

Blood count stability reveals new pathways to personalized care

Researchers reveal that complete blood count setpoints are stable, patient-specific biomarkers that persist for decades, offering new avenues for personalized medicine and precision diagnostics.

12 Dec 2024

Metabolomic biomarkers improve diabetes risk prediction accuracy

Researchers developed a novel diabetes risk score integrating traditional factors with metabolomic biomarkers, achieving improved prediction accuracy for 10-year type 2 diabetes risk.

12 Dec 2024

Unprocessed red meat and weight loss: Is it a healthy choice?

Unprocessed red meat can be part of a healthy weight maintenance diet after rapid weight loss, with no adverse effects on metabolism or cardiovascular health. This study finds similar outcomes with diets including 25g or 150g of red meat daily.

9 Dec 2024

Can HIIT's metabolic benefits last? New study explores post-exercise sustainability in diabetes

Researchers investigate whether high-intensity interval training-induced metabolic benefits sustain or differ after prolonged training cessation.

9 Dec 2024

Neighborhood disadvantage found to affect blood pressure and cognition

New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with higher blood pressure and lower cognitive scores, even among people who do not have an existing diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.

6 Dec 2024