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Alarming statistics from IDF reveal nearly 1 in 9 adults are now living with diabetes

Globally, nearly one in nine adults (589 million) are now living with diabetes. Of these, an estimated 252 million are not yet aware they have the condition, placing them at higher risk of serious complications and early death

4 Apr 2025

Over 250 million people worldwide unaware they have diabetes, according to new research from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

4 Apr 2025

Penn Medicine CAREs grants support patient storytelling and community health

Hospitals, some of the busiest places, can also be among the loneliest.

3 Apr 2025

Mount Sinai launches AI center to revolutionize small molecule drug discovery

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched the AI Small Molecule Drug Discovery Center, a bold endeavor that harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize drug development.

2 Apr 2025

Study finds high rates of undiagnosed and untreated peripheral artery disease

A new Intermountain Health study finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer women getting guideline-directed medical therapy than men.

31 Mar 2025

The impact of ending U.S.-funded global vaccine programs

Abram Wagner, assistant professor of epidemiology and global public health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, discusses implications of the U.S. potentially ending global vaccine programs.

27 Mar 2025

Diagnostic colonoscopy follow-up unaffected by COVID-19 surge, despite screening delays

Two recent studies by researchers from Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Medicine explore the effect of the pandemic on colorectal cancer screening tests and diagnostic colonoscopies in Central Indiana. The findings of temporary disruption to the former and minimal impact on the latter are similar to findings across the U.S., contributing to the compendium of knowledge on preventive health uptake and subsequent treatment in various populations during the pandemic.

27 Mar 2025

WHO introduces new guidance to strengthen mental health policies

The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched new guidance to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies and systems.

26 Mar 2025

New guidelines recommend 2 hours of weekly exercise for postpartum women

New mums should be strongly encouraged to begin clocking up at least two hours of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity such as brisk walking and muscle strengthening exercises each week in the first three months after birth, when physically able, to improve health and well-being, say experts in a new guideline published by the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

26 Mar 2025

Oklahoma researcher uses technology to combat alcohol use disorder in primary care

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 7 adults in the United States will experience a substance use disorder during their lifetime. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine faculty member Brandi Fink, Ph.D., is working with primary care clinics and health care systems to identify people with an alcohol use disorder and intervene early before the problem worsens.

25 Mar 2025

High-performing clinics share effective strategies for chronic care follow-up

Regular follow-up visits are critical for managing chronic conditions, yet some primary care clinics achieve higher visit regularity than others.

24 Mar 2025

Patients value trust and continuity over quick access to primary care

This study focuses on how primary care patients balance the trade-off between continuity of care and access to timely appointments.

24 Mar 2025

Experts create Canada's first-ever guidelines for diagnosing, preventing, and treating long COVID

A team of experts from McMaster University has led the creation of Canada's first-ever comprehensive guidelines for diagnosing, managing, preventing, and treating post COVID-19 condition (PCC), more commonly known as long COVID.

21 Mar 2025

WHO urges immediate investment of resources to maintain tuberculosis care

On the occasion on World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, marked on 24 March, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for an urgent investment of resources to protect and maintain tuberculosis (TB) care and support services for people in need across regions and countries.

21 Mar 2025

Health Systems News and Research

Alarming statistics from IDF reveal nearly 1 in 9 adults are now living with diabetes

Over 250 million people worldwide unaware they have diabetes, according to new research from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

Penn Medicine CAREs grants support patient storytelling and community health

Mount Sinai launches AI center to revolutionize small molecule drug discovery

Study finds high rates of undiagnosed and untreated peripheral artery disease

The impact of ending U.S.-funded global vaccine programs

Diagnostic colonoscopy follow-up unaffected by COVID-19 surge, despite screening delays

WHO introduces new guidance to strengthen mental health policies

New guidelines recommend 2 hours of weekly exercise for postpartum women

Oklahoma researcher uses technology to combat alcohol use disorder in primary care

High-performing clinics share effective strategies for chronic care follow-up

Patients value trust and continuity over quick access to primary care

Experts create Canada's first-ever guidelines for diagnosing, preventing, and treating long COVID

WHO urges immediate investment of resources to maintain tuberculosis care

New AI tool revolutionizes sleep analysis with comprehensive sleep data

Open-source AI tool competes with leading proprietary models in medical diagnosis

Quick CPR initiation crucial to improve survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Transgender and gender diverse individuals face lower follow-up rates after psychiatric hospitalization

Sent home to heal, patients avoid wait for rehab home beds

Workplace culture as a key factor in lifestyle medicine adoption

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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