Pharmac diabetes decision raises concerns over Māori and Pasifika access – Te Ao Māori News
It took Selina Patia 10 years to get her type 2 diabetes under control. “When I was first…
How Hong Kong’s elderly face ‘hidden malnutrition’ risk and expert tips on staying healthy
Beneath the longevity statistics lies a quiet crisis: “hidden malnutrition” among the elderly, who consume enough calories to…
Localized biochemical halo of IL-10 suppresses immune rejection of pancreatic beta cells
A protein known as interleukin 10 (IL-10) is the lynchpin of a new method to protect transplanted cells…
GLP-1 Drugs May Have a Hidden Effect on Your Eyes, Study Finds
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic have transformed healthcare in recent years, dramatically altering how we treat conditions like…
Continuous glucose monitors show no proven benefits for healthy people
Continuous glucose monitors are becoming increasingly popular, including among people without diabetes. But there is no scientific evidence…
Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
New stem cell vesicles accelerate diabetic wound healing
Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most serious complications of diabetes because prolonged inflammation, poor circulation, and defective…
Ten-million-person study links semaglutide to lower COVID-19 mortality
After accounting for major health differences between semaglutide users and non-users, researchers identified a striking mortality association that…
Researchers train AI to detect diabetes and assign four diagnostic labels
A two-stage AI framework showed strong internal performance across four diabetes-related groups, but its reliance on separate public…
Inflammation Keeps Us Alive. It’s Also Making Us Sick.
Traditionally, we have sorted diseases into categories, separating contagious from noncontagious illnesses; acute events like strokes from chronic…
Oral semaglutide reduces heavy drinking in adults with alcohol use disorder
A clinical trial led by researchers at CU Anschutz has found that oral semaglutide, a medication widely used…
Diabetes Test May Misdiagnose Patients With Sickle Cell Trait
A standard laboratory assay significantly underestimates blood sugar levels in people with sickle cell trait, potentially leading to…