People with type 2 diabetes often struggle to manage their blood sugar levels. But what if technology could lend a hand? A recent study explored this idea by testing two tools: continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and exercise trackers like Fitbit. The goal was to see if using these devices together could help middle-aged patients better control their blood sugar. Firs...
Cancer survivors in the US have a big role in clinical trials. These trials help at every step of cancer care, even after treatment. But how much do survivors know about them? A recent study looked at data from two big sources. One is the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). The other is the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program. T...
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a big problem. They cause serious health issues, cost a lot of money, and affect society as a whole. To tackle this, experts need to figure out what research is most important. A recent study tried to do just that. The study aimed to create a list of priorities for future research. This list would help guide the development of clini...
A big step has been taken in the fight against a serious heart condition in kids. A company is testing a new stem cell treatment called laromestrocel. This treatment is being studied to help children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare and severe heart defect. The good news is that the company has finished enrolling all the kids needed for the trial. ...
Breast cancer is a big deal, especially for women. As people live longer, more older adults are facing this disease. New treatments are being developed all the time. These include targeted therapies and new combinations of drugs. This is great news for many patients. But there's a catch. Older adults are often left out of clinical trials. This makes it hard to know i...
CDR404, a new type of cancer treatment, is making waves in the medical world. This treatment is designed to target specific cancer cells and activate the body's immune system to fight them. Recent studies have shown that CDR404 can trigger a strong immune response in patients with certain types of cancer, including ovarian cancer and synovial sarcoma. The way CDR404...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can make it hard to keep your balance. A recent study looked at how brain stimulation and balance exercises can help. The study involved 57 people with MS. They were split into three groups. One group got brain stimulation on the cerebellum, another on the DLPFC, and the last group got fake stimulation. The treatment lasted for four weeks. Ea...
Obesity is a big problem. It affects over 1 billion people around the world. It's not just about eating too much. It's a mix of things like where we live, how we live, our genes, and even our biology. Treating it isn't easy. Doctors usually suggest changes in diet, exercise, and behavior. But these changes need to happen for at least 6 to 12 months. That's a long tim...
A recent study has shown that a new retinal implant can help people with a common form of blindness see again. The implant was tested on 32 patients with geographic atrophy, a type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that destroys cells in the center of the retina. This condition affects more than a million Americans and is currently incurable. The implant wor...
A groundbreaking study has shown that people with a type of blindness called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can now see again, thanks to a tiny eye implant and smart glasses. This isn't a full cure, but it's a big step forward. The implant is super small, just 2-by-2 millimeters, and it's made of tiny solar panels. It gets put into the eye during surgery. The...