Author: DTS

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]

The Impact of a Single Bout of Exercise on Glucose and Insulin Levels

Original Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40618-024-02438-8

Introduction  

Physical exercise is essential for good health. Benefits of exercise include improved insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in muscles, which helps lower blood glucose levels. This can help to prevent type 2 diabetes in individuals at-risk … [Read More]

Regular Cell Phone Use Linked to Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/regular-cell-phone-use-linked-higher-heart-disease-risk-2024a1000g52

Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk from Cell Phone Use

A recent study using data from the UK Biobank revealed that regular cell phone use—defined as making at least one call per week—is associated with a higher risk of … [Read More]