Category: Medical Technology

CGMacros: A Scientific Dataset for Personalized Nutrition

Original Article: https://physionet.org/content/cgmacros/1.0.0/

What is CGMacros?

CGMacros is a groundbreaking dataset designed to help researchers study personalized nutrition and diet monitoring. It contains data from 45 volunteers, including data from continuous glucose monitor (CGM) readings, food macronutrient details, meal photos, … [Read More]

A New Hope for Stronger Bones in Older Women with Diabetes  

Original Article: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1210/clinem/dgae700/7815469?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false

How Pyridoxamine May Protect Bone Health

In a study of older postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes (T2D), researchers explored pyridoxamine, a vitamin B6 metabolite, as a potential treatment for improving bone health. Pyridoxamine targets advanced glycation … [Read More]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]