Author: DTS

AI Voice Analysis as a Novel Tool for Diabetes Screening

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ai-voice-analysis-diabetes-screening-shows-promise-2024a1000ggw

Promising Results from AI-Driven Voice Algorithm

At a recent research meeting in Europe, researchers introduced a voice analysis AI model that aligns closely with the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) risk test for detecting type 2 diabetes (T2D). … [Read More]

Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Improving Diabetes Management Across Ages

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/continuous-glucose-monitor-benefits-all-ages-diabetes-2024a1000fhy

Introduction

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) was introduced over 20 years ago to help people with diabetes monitor their glucose levels more easily and effectively than traditional finger-prick methods. Instead of checking blood sugar through a single test, … [Read More]

Exploring the Benefits of Phototherapy: Skin Conditions, Mood Disorders, and Wound Healing

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/phototherapy-how-light-helping-patients-heal-new-ways-2024a1000epe

Phototherapy, or light therapy, is a treatment method that uses various types of light to address a range of medical conditions. It has been gaining attention for its effectiveness in treating skin disorders, mood disorders, and promoting … [Read More]

Understanding Digital Health Technology Use Among adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Original Article: https://academic.oup.com/tbm/article/14/8/491/7702719?login=false

Overview of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs)

Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) such as mobile health apps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and telehealth services offer significant potential to help with self-management of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Despite the increasing … [Read More]

Tau Blood Test Flags Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/tau-blood-test-flags-preclinical-alzheimers-disease-2024a1000dxr

Introduction to the Study

Alzheimer’s Disease is the commonest cause of dementia, and sadly, the number of people developing it continues to rise. A new study has introduced a promising blood test that can detect early signs … [Read More]

Irregular Sleep Patterns and Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/irregular-sleep-patterns-increase-type-2-diabetes-risk-2024a1000dgh

Introduction to the Study

A recent study has highlighted a concerning link between irregular sleep patterns and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This research suggests that not having consistent sleep can significantly elevate the … [Read More]

Looking Beyond Body Mass Index (BMI)

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/move-beyond-bmi-new-european-obesity-framework-advises-2024a1000cir

Recently, the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) suggested moving beyond Body Mass Index (BMI) alone when diagnosing and classifying obesity. Instead, it is proposed that an algorithm that incorporates BMI, as well as abdominal … [Read More]

Understanding Semaglutide and Genetic Testing

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-genetic-test-predict-response-semaglutide-2024a1000cat

Genetic Testing on “Hungry Gut”

At the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions, researchers presented new data using genetic testing to test for a trait called abnormal postprandial satiety (APS), or a “hungry gut.” Being able to … [Read More]