Medical research
Researchers have found that individuals with low birth weight are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with carbohydrate overfeeding associated with differential elevations in fasting glucose, lipids, alanine, insulin resistance, and resting energy expenditure. A study published in the journal Diabetes found that four weeks of carbohydrate overfeeding
Delivery (Childbirth)
A recent study by researchers at Lorestan University of Medical Sciences has shed light on the alarming issue of mistreatment and disrespect experienced by women during childbirth worldwide. The systematic review, which analyzed data from 117 studies involving over 209,000 participants across 37 countries, found that more than half
Non-Hodgkin lymphomas
Researchers at the University Hospital of Lyon in France have made a significant discovery regarding the treatment of aggressive B-cell lymphoma using CAR T-cell therapy. A study published in the journal Blood Advances found that patients who experience late failure after CAR T-cell therapy have a poor prognosis, with most
Diabetes therapy
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have identified a genetic variant in the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) that influences the effectiveness of liraglutide, a medication used to treat obesity and pre-diabetes. The study, published in the Journal of Endocrinology, found that individuals with the variant allele (rs6923761) experienced greater weight
Cocaine
A rare case of celiac artery dissection in a patient with HIV infection and recent cocaine use has been reported, highlighting the potential synergistic role of cocaine's hemodynamic effects and HIV-associated vasculopathy in precipitating visceral arterial dissection. According to the research, the patient presented with acute epigastric pain
Biochemistry
Research published in the Current Developments In Nutrition highlights the discrepancies in recommendations for protein intake in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type II diabetes. Investigators from the University of Zurich conducted a systematic review of 24 nutritional and clinical practice guidelines from worldwide practice guidelines. The analysis
Glucagon
A new study has shed light on the emerging data on the use of incretin therapies, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and dual GLP-1RA and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) receptor agonists, for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to the research, these therapies have shown promise in
Balloon angioplasty
A significant reduction in major adverse cardiac events (MACCE) among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) was observed in a recent randomized controlled trial conducted in China. The study's findings suggest that telemedical interventional management can enhance clinical outcomes and improve risk factor control among patients with CHD
Control systems
A groundbreaking patent by InnoSpire Technology Limited, a Hong Kong-based company, has been published online on October 14, 2025, for assistive smart glasses that use real-time image recognition to assist visually impaired users. The patent, filed on November 16, 2021, describes a system and control method for the smart glasses,
Medical research
A study published in the journal Mental Illness has found that individuals with schizophrenia who experience personal agency and construct coherent narratives of their lives and experiences during psychiatric treatment may have a better chance of recovery. The research, conducted by investigators from the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, involved
Corporate culture
A new study has shed light on the relationship between workplace culture of health and diabetes self-management behaviors among employees with type 2 diabetes in urban China. The research, conducted by investigators at Shanxi Medical University, recruited 462 employees with type 2 diabetes from three tertiary hospitals in Taiyuan City,
Mental health
A recent study by researchers from the University of Rijeka has provided new insights into the world of social media use among adolescents. The study developed the Motives to Use Social Networking Sites Scale (MOTUS) to assess the motivations behind social media use, distinguishing between active and passive use. The
