medical practice

A device to monitor skin gases; a rise in pregnancy related deaths; a new way to slow kidney disease – Morning Medical Update

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Northwestern University’s wearable skin device © John A. Rogers/Northwestern University Wearable device reads skin gases to monitor health Northwestern University researchers have developed the first wearable device that senses gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin, offering new ways to monitor wounds, hydration, infections, and exposure to environmental hazards. Hovering just above the skin … Read more

Type 2 Diabetes: Why Patients Stop Taking Medication & How to Help

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“`html alarming Study Reveals High Rate of Diabetes Medication Discontinuation: A Call for Personalized Treatment Plans New research from teh University of Virginia (UVA) Health System underscores the urgent need for patient-centered strategies in managing type 2 diabetes, as many individuals abandon customary medication-focused treatments within a year. June 13, 2024 The Sticking Point: Why … Read more

Nearly 40% of type 2 diabetes patients quit medication — what can be done?

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© ra2 studio – stock.adobe.com A surprising number of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes stop taking their prescribed medications within a year, putting their health at serious risk, according to a new study from the University of Virginia (UVA) Health System. The findings suggest that, for many patients, traditional treatment plans just aren’t sticking … Read more

Heart disease outcome gap narrows between men and women; sudden cardiac arrest survival and incidence in young athletes; new blood test predicts severity of spinal cord injuries – Morning Medical Update

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© batuhan toker – stock.adobe.com Heart disease outcome gap between men and women narrows A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City reveals that while heart disease remains a leading cause of death for women, the gap in outcomes between men and women has narrowed over the past 20 years. Researchers analyzed over … Read more

FDA Clears Cellular-Enabled Home Sleep Apnea Test

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The future of Sleep Apnea Testing: A ‍Cellular Revolution Table of Contents The future of Sleep Apnea Testing: A ‍Cellular Revolution ⁢ Goodbye Bluetooth, Hello Cellular: Streamlining the Diagnostic Process ​Accuracy and Extensive Data: A⁣ Gold Standard for Home Testing A Collaborative Approach: ‌ Empowering Patients and Providers ​The Future of Sleep Apnea Testing: Accessible, … Read more

Physicians can expect to see twice as many patients with dementia by 2060

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© Dragana Gordic – stock.adobe.com The number of Americans developing dementia is projected to double by 2060—a figure twice as high as previously believed—with significantly higher risk for women, Black adults and those older than 75 years old, according to a new study published in Nature Medicine. Researchers attribute the dramatic rise to the aging … Read more

Weight loss drugs with Robert Kushner, MD

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Medical Economics Senior Editor Richard Payerchin and Robert Kushner, MD, professor of medicine and medical education at Northwestern university talking about the latest advancements in treating obesity, and how physicians should approach the drugs making a splash across the industry. Check out our previous episodes about social media health information, noncompete clauses, physicians in politics, … Read more