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New research sheds light on metabolic problems faced by transgender people

The latest data on the metabolic problems faced by trans people are presented at a session at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (Hamburg 2-6 October).

6 Oct 2023

How is TikTok's #Ozempic trend impacting diabetes patients?

A recent study analyzed TikTok videos with the hashtag "Ozempic," highlighting the platform's influence on promoting the weight loss drug. The surge in popularity resulted in medication shortages for diabetes patients, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and collaboration among health professionals and social media platforms.

5 Oct 2023

GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to heightened GI risks, says new study

Study from JAMA reveals that users of GLP-1 agonists, recent drugs for weight management, show a heightened risk of gastrointestinal complications like intestinal obstruction, gastroparesis, and pancreatitis. Though these effects are rare, those considering these drugs for weight loss should weigh the benefits against potential risks, especially if not using them for diabetes.

5 Oct 2023

New analysis looks at rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents

A new analysis reveals that rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents have decreased in recent years, primarily limited to non-surgery indications. Opioid prescription rates for surgery have remained stable.

5 Oct 2023

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

A research team at the Francis Crick Institute and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)/UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health have identified new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels, which cause severe, lifelong, and disabling symptoms like seizures and impaired development.

5 Oct 2023

GLP-1 agonists linked to higher risk for gastrointestinal complications

They're being hailed as an effective way to lose weight, but diabetes drugs like Ozempic may come with a heightened risk of severe gastrointestinal problems.

5 Oct 2023

Breakthrough study shows immunotherapy can help prevent bladder cancer recurrence

The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology today announced that the Alliance Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) determined that the phase III AMBASSADOR (A031501) trial met one of its dual primary endpoints of disease-free survival (DFS) for the adjuvant treatment of patients with localized muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma (MIUC) and locally advanced urothelial carcinoma.

5 Oct 2023

New robotic breast examination device could help diagnose cancer earlier and save lives

A device has been created that could carry out Clinical Breast Examinations (CBE).

5 Oct 2023

Feds rein in use of predictive software that limits care for Medicare Advantage patients

Judith Sullivan was recovering from major surgery at a Connecticut nursing home in March when she got surprising news from her Medicare Advantage plan: It would no longer pay for her care because she was well enough to go home.

5 Oct 2023

New zebrafish xenograft platform could help screen for glioblastoma treatments

Scientists have created a new zebrafish xenograft platform to screen for novel treatments for an aggressive brain tumor called glioblastoma, according to a new study by the Gerhardt and De Smet labs published in EMBO Molecular Medicine.

4 Oct 2023

Newly identified protein markers could signal early development of metastatic lung cancer

Researchers at Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have identified protein markers that could signal for early development of metastatic lung cancer, providing possibilities for new treatment.

4 Oct 2023

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

At this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) experts will discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in the real-world setting.

4 Oct 2023

Breakthrough technique could one day provide tailored repairs for people with brain injuries

A breakthrough technique developed by University of Oxford researchers could one day provide tailored repairs for those who suffer brain injuries.

4 Oct 2023

New study reveals inequalities in the provision of heart valve replacement surgery

There are striking inequalities in the provision of major (aortic) heart valve replacement surgery across England, with women, Black and Asian people, and those living in areas of deprivation much less likely to receive the life-saving procedure, suggests a large data analysis, published in the open access journal Open Heart.

4 Oct 2023

Robotic device could revolutionize how women monitor their breast health

A device has been created that could carry out Clinical Breast Examinations (CBE).

3 Oct 2023

Gene variants linked to higher risk for nodular melanoma identified

Researchers from The University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital in Melbourne have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma.

3 Oct 2023

Stem cell-derived islet cell therapy shows promise for type 1 diabetes

Six adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) treated with stem cell-derived islet cells (VX-880) have shown improved blood sugar control with three participants achieving insulin independence, according to new research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2-6 Oct).

3 Oct 2023

Study can improve understanding of what causes Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

New findings may take scientists a step closer to understanding what causes SUDEP - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy - a rare but fatal complication of epilepsy.

3 Oct 2023

Stereotactic radiation therapy offers new hope for older adults with inoperable kidney cancer

Older adults diagnosed with kidney tumors that are not suitable for surgery may benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, a new study from Australian and Dutch researchers suggests.

3 Oct 2023

Shorter course of radiation therapy just as effective for intermediate risk prostate cancer, study shows

People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer and higher doses of radiation therapy delivered over five treatment sessions as they can with lower doses delivered over several weeks, a new phase III randomized trial suggests.

3 Oct 2023

Surgery News and Research

New research sheds light on metabolic problems faced by transgender people

How is TikTok's #Ozempic trend impacting diabetes patients?

GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to heightened GI risks, says new study

New analysis looks at rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

GLP-1 agonists linked to higher risk for gastrointestinal complications

Breakthrough study shows immunotherapy can help prevent bladder cancer recurrence

New robotic breast examination device could help diagnose cancer earlier and save lives

Feds rein in use of predictive software that limits care for Medicare Advantage patients

New zebrafish xenograft platform could help screen for glioblastoma treatments

Newly identified protein markers could signal early development of metastatic lung cancer

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

Breakthrough technique could one day provide tailored repairs for people with brain injuries

New study reveals inequalities in the provision of heart valve replacement surgery

Robotic device could revolutionize how women monitor their breast health

Gene variants linked to higher risk for nodular melanoma identified

Stem cell-derived islet cell therapy shows promise for type 1 diabetes

Study can improve understanding of what causes Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

Stereotactic radiation therapy offers new hope for older adults with inoperable kidney cancer

Shorter course of radiation therapy just as effective for intermediate risk prostate cancer, study shows

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