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Hybrid closed-loop insulin pumps improve time in range, but increase ketoacidosis

People with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels. With open-loop therapies*, insulin administration is manually controlled, while hybrid closed-loop systems* automatically regulate insulin delivery.

13 Feb 2025

Olpasiran significantly lowers "bad cholesterol" linked to cardiovascular risk

The RNA inhibitor olpasiran significantly reduces a type of "bad cholesterol" that's associated with a high risk of cardiovascular events, according to results from an analysis by a Mount Sinai researcher of a phase 2 trial.

13 Feb 2025

Huntsman Cancer Institute improves access for rural cancer patients

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah has received a federal contract award that will broaden access to specialized cancer care for Utah's rural and frontier patients.

13 Feb 2025

The growing list of human viruses: Are we prepared for the next outbreak?

Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent need for prevention and global surveillance.

12 Feb 2025

Immunotherapy reduces sunspots and skin cancer by 65%

University of Queensland researchers have discovered immunotherapy, when used to treat people with advanced cancers, also helps reduce sunspots and skin cancers by at least 65 per cent.

12 Feb 2025

Multidrug-resistant TB in children is rising: Urgent global action needed

Researchers analyzed global trends in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) among children and adolescents, revealing rising incidence rates, gender disparities, and the disproportionate impact on low-income regions.

12 Feb 2025

Temperature and rainfall found to drive dengue fever dynamics globally

The research team led by KIM Jae Kyoung, Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at KAIST and Chief Investigator of the Biomedical Mathematics Group at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), has unveiled new insights into how weather influences the spread of dengue fever.

12 Feb 2025

Study uncovers how MAGE-4 and Pten loss promote aggressive tumor growth

A study published in Science Advances reveals a novel strategy that allows tumors to evade the body's immune response critical for their elimination.

12 Feb 2025

Type 1 diabetes patients face lower cardiovascular risk than Type 2 diabetes

A new study published in JSCAI has revealed a lower risk of cardiovascular events for patients with Type 1 diabetes (often called juvenile diabetes) compared to those with Type 2 diabetes.

12 Feb 2025

Study identifies vitamin E succinate as key to tumor growth control

High levels of fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) have been linked to increased tumor growth and resistance to immunotherapy.

12 Feb 2025

Housing loss causes mental health struggles in children

At a time when costs are high and social safety nets appear further endangered, the experience of eviction, foreclosure, and housing loss creates a measurable and detrimental impact on families.

12 Feb 2025

McMaster University researchers discover new blood clotting disorder

Researchers at McMaster University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of hematology, providing an explanation for spontaneous and unusual blood-clotting that continues to occur despite treatment with full-dose blood thinners.

12 Feb 2025

New research advances understanding of Parkinson's disease stages

From a study that analyzed brain images of more than 2,500 people with Parkinson's disease in 20 different countries, scientists were able to identify patterns of neurodegeneration and create metrics for each of the five clinical stages of the disease.

12 Feb 2025

Study highlights financial and emotional toll on mothers of incarcerated children

The financial and emotional toll borne by mothers whose adult children have experienced incarceration is often overlooked but can exacerbate financial burdens, especially for Black mothers, according to new research from Rice University sociologist Brielle Bryan.

12 Feb 2025

Study connects loneliness and social isolation to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease risk

Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to an elevated risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Central South University and the Army Medical University in China, in collaboration with the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.

12 Feb 2025