Category: Medical Technology

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]

Original Article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/19322968241236458

Exploring New Tech

In a new study, researchers looked at how to use novel consumer electronics such as the Apple Vision Pro (AVP) during surgery on people with diabetes who have developed complications affecting their legs and/or … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/4/469

Assessing ChatGPT’s Dietary Advice Accuracy

We are what we eat. Our daily food choices are incredibly important to maintaining good physical and mental health. Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) is gaining popularity among people seeking health information, … [Read More]

Original Article: https://dom-pubs.pericles-prod.literatumonline.com/doi/10.1111/dom.15470

The Rise of Digital Tools for Diabetes Care

In today’s world, digital technologies are playing a big role in managing diabetes. These tools include things like continuous glucose monitors, smart blood glucose devices, advanced insulin systems, smart … [Read More]