Diabetes News for the Spanish Speaking Community
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/semaglutide-significantly-improves-chronic-kidney-disease-2024a10009w9
New Hope for Kidney HealthSemaglutide, a medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, has shown significant promise in improving chronic kidney disease, which is a common and serious complication associated with diabetes. In a recent … [Read More]
Original Article: https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/longevity/4616139-most-parents-dont-think-standard-american-diet-is-healthy-for-children
Concerns About the Standard American DietA recent poll by the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has revealed that most parents don’t consider the typical American diet healthy for children. This diet often contains high … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/psychological-approaches-calm-functional-digestive-disorders-2024a10007na
Exploring Alternative TreatmentsAt a recent medical conference, experts discussed new ways to manage symptoms of functional digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Traditional medications are often not completely effective or their benefit runs out. … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.med-technews.com/news/latest-medtech-news/%E2%80%98world-first%E2%80%99-tampon-based-at-home-vaginal-health-screening-kit-now-available-at-boots
Redefining Vaginal Health ScreeningDaye, a startup focusing on women’s health, has introduced a groundbreaking product: the Diagnostic Tampon. This tampon, available in the UK, isn’t just for periods anymore. It’s designed as a simple and convenient … [Read More]
The US FDA has given the green light to a new antibiotic called pivmecillinam for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women aged 18 and above. This drug, marketed as Pivya, has been … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/h2o-therapeutics-apple-watch-feature-parkinsons-gets-fda-medical-device-listing
Understanding Freezing of GaitWhen 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://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-smart-sock-predict-diabetic-foot-problems-earlier-2024a10007k0
Understanding Diabetes and Foot ComplicationsDiabetes doesn’t just affect blood sugar levels; it can also damage nerves and blood vessels, especially in the feet. This damage can lead to numbness and poor circulation, increasing the risk of … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/8/1126
Investigating the Impact of Exercise on HungerIn this study, researchers looked at what we know about how exercise might affect hunger and appetite control in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The main focus was … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.healio.com/news/psychiatry/20240402/fda-clears-prescription-digital-therapeutic-for-adults-with-major-depressive-disorder
Innovative Treatment for Depression SymptomsThe FDA has approved a new digital therapy called Rejoyn to aid adults battling major depressive disorder (MDD). Developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Click Therapeutics Inc., Rejoyn offers a 6-week … [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 InstituteThe 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]
