Imagine you're a person with diabetes (PWD) in France. You're using one of those insulin delivery systems (IDS) to manage your health. You might be using something like multiple daily injections, or maybe you've got a tubeless pump, a tubed pump, or even a hybrid closed loop system. Now, let's talk
Last month, a truck driver named Hazem Isleem was on a mission to deliver much-needed aid through the devastated south of Gaza. Suddenly, his convoy of around 100 trucks, carrying enough food to feed tens of thousands, was attacked by armed looters. One of the gunmen forced Hazem to drive to a field
Grubhub has agreed to pay a hefty $25 million to settle a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The food delivery giant was accused of tricking customers and drivers, while also damaging the reputation of restaurants. So, what exactly did Grubhub do wrong? First off, they were hiding the
Mayo Clinic Florida is upgrading its cancer care with a Hitachi particle therapy system that's a leap ahead. This new tech includes super-fast scan speeds and a powerful proton beam. One standout feature is the rapid beam off control (RBOC), which can quickly stop the beam when needed. There's a tri
Scientists have been working hard to improve targeted drug delivery by using the acidic environment in tumors. They focus on changing the active sites of drugs, like hydroxyl groups, to enhance stability, lower toxicity, and boost how well the drug hits its target. But the problem lies in making the
In 2021, the vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) calculator was revised to address concerns about equity. This tool was originally designed to estimate the likelihood of successful vaginal birth after a previous cesarean delivery. One of the factors considered by the algorithm was race and ethnicity
Did you know nearly 2. 2 billion people globally suffer from vision impairment? That’s a lot of eyes struggling! The eye is like a fortress, protecting itself with barriers that make it tough for medicine to get in. This is especially true for diseases deep inside the eye. Doctors usually use eye dr
Imagine you're having a big operation, like a thyroidectomy, and you have type 1 diabetes. You might be worried about managing your insulin levels. Well, two girls, aged 12 and 33, recently had this surgery while using an automated insulin delivery (AID) system. This isn't your typical insulin pump;
The brain is a complex and sensitive organ, protected from the outside world by a series of barriers. These barriers, like the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier (BCSFB), act like a fortress, letting only certain molecules in while keeping out potential threats—including
Ever wondered how our online shopping sprees in China are affecting the environment? Well, between 2014 and 2018, household carbon emissions rose by a notable 5. 5%. One major culprit? Our love for clicking 'buy now' on our favorite shopping platforms. Let's dive into the details. Picture this: eve
