Category: Medical Technology

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Original Article: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/fda-gates-foundation-breath-based-diagnostics/720003/

Advancements in Medical Testing

The FDA and the Gates Foundation are teaming up to explore using a person’s breath to help diagnose and treat many diseases. This is called breath-based diagnostics, and is a new type of … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/artificial-intelligence-model-successfully-assesses-t2d-risk-2024a1000asw

A new research study looking at whether AI can predict type 2 diabetes (T2D)

Researchers developed a new type of artificial intelligence (AI) model to see whether a computer can predict the risk of T2D. This model … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/dexcom-g7-cgm-apple-watch/718029/

A Convenient Way to Keep Track of your glucose levels

Dexcom, a company known for its continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, is introducing the Dexcom G7. This new version of their CGM is designed to help people … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/h2o-therapeutics-apple-watch-feature-parkinsons-gets-fda-medical-device-listing

Understanding Freezing of Gait

When people with Parkinson’s Disease have trouble moving for a short time, it’s called freezing of gait. This can happen suddenly and makes it hard for them to walk or talk. It’s a … [Read More]

Original Article: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/scientists-moonshot-project-mapping-human-brain-hopes-helping/story?id=108155734

Advancing Brain Research at the Allen Institute

The Allen Institute, established by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is embarking on an ambitious mission: creating a detailed map of the 86 billion neurons in the human brain. This ‘moonshot’ … [Read More]