An ancient virus that infected our ancestors tens of millions of years ago may be helping to fuel cancer today, according to a fascinating new study in Science Advances. Targeting these viral remnants still lingering in our DNA could lead to more effective cancer treatment with fewer side effects, the researchers said. The study “gives …
Concerned about your patient’s type 2 diabetes risk? Along with the usual preventive strategies — like diet and exercise and, when appropriate, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists — there’s another simple, no-risk strategy that just might help: Turning off the light at night. A study in The Lancet found that people who were exposed to …
BOSTON — New Endocrine Society guidelines call for limiting vitamin D supplementation beyond the daily recommended intake to specific risk groups and advises against routine 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] testing in healthy individuals. The evidence-based document was presented on June 3, 2024 at the Endocrine Society annual meeting and simultaneously published in the Journal of Clinical …
TOPLINE: Changes to retinal blood vessels may be an indicator of development of preeclampsia, according to a poster presented at the 2024 meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation. METHODOLOGY: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal death and is associated with changes to the vasculature of the eyes, leading to symptoms such as blurred …
Apple Vision Pro is receiving high praise for offering users a gateway to both the real and virtual worlds, assisting them within this unique merged environment. Priced at $3,499, this mixed reality headset offers more than just a traditional VR experience. It wall-in surround-sound streaming videos, life-sized video calls, and immersive gaming. However, the capabilities …
TOPLINE: A large language model (LLM) chatbot demonstrated proficiency in ophthalmology, matching or outperforming specialists in the management of glaucoma and retina cases. METHODOLOGY: Researchers asked 12 attending physicians and three senior trainees from the department of ophthalmology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, to respond to 20 ophthalmological questions …
The year 2023 was a remarkable one for health and medicine, as researchers and innovators made breakthroughs in various fields, from obesity and diabetes to infectious diseases and cancer. In this article, we will review the top 7 health stories of 2023 that captured our attention and imagination, and explore their implications for the future …
Speciality hospital chains can bridge the demand-supply gap in healthcare, Vishal Bali, executive chairman, Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH), said at the Mint Healthcare Summit 2023 in New Delhi on Wednesday. The former Fortis Healthcare chief executive said speciality hospital chains could lure investors on the basis of faster infrastructure creation and accessibility, and could also …