Fighting Cancer with Digital Twins and AI

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/building-ai-army-digital-twins-fight-cancer-2024a1000khq

What Are Digital Twins?

Digital twins are advanced computer programs that simulate a real person using detailed data, such as genetics, cancer type, and treatment history. These virtual copies can predict disease progression, test treatments, and help … [Read More]

Can Weight-Loss Medications Help Reduce Alcohol Use?

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/do-patients-anti-obesity-drugs-decrease-alcohol-use-2024a1000kf9

Emerging Connections Between Weight Loss and Alcohol Reduction

Exciting new research suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists—medications such as semaglutide and liraglutide, which are increasingly popular for obesity treatment—might also help to reduce alcohol consumption. Around half of … [Read More]

Physical Activity and Dementia: Benefits of the “Weekend Warrior” in Mexico City

Original Articles: – https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/being-weekend-warrior-linked-lower-dementia-risk-2024a1000k28https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2024/09/26/bjsports-2024-108460

Rising Dementia Rates and Importance of Physical Activity

Dementia cases are expected to grow significantly worldwide, especially in Latin America, where the increase could reach 200%. Identifying ways to reduce dementia risk is crucial, and … [Read More]

AI-Assisted Colonoscopies: Benefits and Challenges

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ai-assisted-colonoscopy-linked-higher-rate-benign-lesion-2024a1000k32

Higher Detection Rates but More Benign Findings 

Artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy (AIAC) can improve the early detection of pre-cancerous lesions such as adenomas. However, studies reveal that AIAC also increases the chance of removing benign lesions—growths that pose … [Read More]

Rising Threat of Type 2 Diabetes in Younger Adults

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/early-t2d-diagnosis-heightens-risks-complications-death-2024a1000jm3

Type 2 Diabetes Is Increasing in Young Adults

Type 2 diabetes used to mainly affect older adults, but cases in people aged 18–39 years are rising rapidly, with a 40% increase in the UK between 2016 and … [Read More]

The Impact of Automated Insulin Delivery on Type 1 Diabetes Management: A Comprehensive Review

Original Article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(24)00431-0/fulltext

Introduction

Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems have become increasingly vital in managing type 1 diabetes, not only improving glycemic control but also enhancing various aspects of patients’ quality of life. This review analyzed a great deal of … [Read More]