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CPAP treatment may reduce death risk in people with both type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea

People with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of death, but treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may reduce that risk by around 26%, according to new research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Vienna (15-19 Sept).

9 Sep 2025

LuCE study identifies key communication barriers between lung cancer patients and caregivers

A large-scale survey conducted by Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) has identified critical communication barriers that affect information access, understanding, and shared decision-making among lung cancer patients and caregivers across Europe.

9 Sep 2025

Using AI models to improve prediction of CKD's progression to end-stage renal disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition marked by a gradual decline in kidney function, which can ultimately progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

9 Sep 2025

Dengue infection leaves lasting genetic imprint on immunity

Just as a computer's operating system can be rewritten after a major update, dengue infection can 're-programme' the body's immune system, leaving a long-lasting genetic imprint that influences how people respond to future infections-an effect not seen with vaccination.

9 Sep 2025

Scientists identify key protein driving severe flu in older people

Scientists have discovered why older people are more likely to suffer severely from the flu, and can now use their findings to address this risk.

8 Sep 2025

Popular weight-loss medications raise pregnancy safety concerns for women

Women taking popular weight-loss medications during their reproductive years may be unaware of associated risks to pregnancy and unborn babies, warn Flinders University researchers.

8 Sep 2025

Why smartphone use on the toilet may increase hemorrhoid risk

Adults using smartphones on the toilet spent significantly more time seated and had 46% higher odds of hemorrhoids on colonoscopy. The cross-sectional study suggests prolonged sitting, not straining, may be the key driver of hemorrhoid risk.

8 Sep 2025

Mushrooms deliver nutrition medicine and sustainability solutions in one package

This Food Science & Nutrition review highlights mushrooms as nutrient-rich functional foods packed with bioactive compounds that support human health. It explores their therapeutic, industrial, and environmental applications, from disease prevention and drug discovery to bioremediation and bioenergy.

8 Sep 2025

New technology could make MRI scanners cost-effective and more accessible

Revolutionary new technology could make MRI scanners cost effective, more widely available to local communities and help save lives, thanks to a pioneering collaboration between the University of Sheffield and GE HealthCare.

8 Sep 2025

AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults

Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure readings and improved blood pressure management, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

8 Sep 2025

Study tests the feasibility of drone-delivered AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

In the UK there are more than 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually, but fewer than 10% of people survive.

8 Sep 2025

Childhood blood pressure predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adulthood

Blood pressure matters at all ages. Children with higher blood pressure at age 7 may be at an increased risk of dying of cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

8 Sep 2025

Wearable health trackers reveal how accurate your smartwatch really is

Researchers compare the different health parameters measured by common wearable sensors used by consumers.

8 Sep 2025

BioDlink fast-tracks global growth with bevacizumab launch in Colombia and Pakistan

BioDlink announced that its self-developed bevacizumab injection biosimilar has received marketing approval from Colombia’s National Institute for Surveillance of Medicines and Foods (INVIMA) and Pakistan’s Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP).

From BioDlink 8 Sep 2025

Portable ultrasound improves diagnosis and patient outcomes

When hospitalized patients struggle to breathe, doctors typically reach for their stethoscopes, but results from a Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health clinical study in JAMA Network Open suggest they should diagnose the problem with portable ultrasounds instead.

5 Sep 2025

Duke-NUS sharpens focus on population health and technology-enabled research

Singapore's health system is under growing pressure from rising costs, an aging population, and the growing burden of chronic diseases.

5 Sep 2025

GeneSight test improves outcomes in major depressive disorder, meta-analysis shows

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, today announced the publication of a new meta-analysis of six prospective controlled studies that included 3,532 adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).

5 Sep 2025

New clinical trial to test sensory-enabled neural prostheses for upper limb amputees

Technology developed at Case Western Reserve University can restore a sense of touch that makes a prosthetic hand feel like a part of one's own body instead of feeling artificial and disconnected.

5 Sep 2025

Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in blue states

The Trump administration is taking its immigration crackdown to the health care safety net, launching Medicaid spending probes in at least six Democratic-led states that provide comprehensive health coverage to poor and disabled immigrants living in the U.S. without permanent legal status.

5 Sep 2025

Scientists uncover human proteins hijacked by SARS-CoV-2 for replication

Despite vaccines and treatments, SARS-CoV-2-the virus that causes COVID-19-continues to pose a global health threat, driven by new variants and its ability to hijack human cells in ways that still aren't fully understood.

5 Sep 2025

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Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

CPAP treatment may reduce death risk in people with both type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea

LuCE study identifies key communication barriers between lung cancer patients and caregivers

Using AI models to improve prediction of CKD's progression to end-stage renal disease

Dengue infection leaves lasting genetic imprint on immunity

Scientists identify key protein driving severe flu in older people

Popular weight-loss medications raise pregnancy safety concerns for women

Why smartphone use on the toilet may increase hemorrhoid risk

Mushrooms deliver nutrition medicine and sustainability solutions in one package

New technology could make MRI scanners cost-effective and more accessible

AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults

Study tests the feasibility of drone-delivered AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Childhood blood pressure predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adulthood

Wearable health trackers reveal how accurate your smartwatch really is

BioDlink fast-tracks global growth with bevacizumab launch in Colombia and Pakistan

Portable ultrasound improves diagnosis and patient outcomes

Duke-NUS sharpens focus on population health and technology-enabled research

GeneSight test improves outcomes in major depressive disorder, meta-analysis shows

New clinical trial to test sensory-enabled neural prostheses for upper limb amputees

Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in blue states

Scientists uncover human proteins hijacked by SARS-CoV-2 for replication

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