Cuffless devices for measuring blood pressure, such as smartwatches, rings, patches, and fingertip monitors, show great promise as alternatives to traditional arm-cuff monitors, however, according to a new scientific statement published in Hypertension, they have not yet proven accurate enough to diagnose hypertension or guide treatment decisions. Source link
A new major study from Queen Mary University of London has found that smokers who use both cigarettes and e-cigarettes at the same time – known as dual use – are consuming less harmful chemicals and are also more likely to eventually quit smoking than those who continue to smoke only. This challenges common fears…
Safety and efficacy data from a Phase 1 multicenter study evaluating rapcabtagene autoleucel, an investigational next-generation CD19-directed CAR-T cell therapy produced in 48 hours using the T-CHARGE platform, shows a manageable safety profile and antitumor activity. The best overall response, defined as complete remission with complete remission or incomplete recovery of blood counts, was between…
An international research team has discovered a surprising ally in the fight against insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes: a microbial metabolite called trimethylamine (TMA). Published in Nature Metabolism, the study shows that TMA, produced by gut bacteria from dietary choline, can block a key immune pathway and improve blood sugar control. Source link
Driving frequency, complexity, and spatial range decline in drivers with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a study published online Nov. 26 in Neurology. Source link
Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can affect shoulder function. Often, surgery can be avoided, with many people responding well to non-operative treatments such as physical therapy or injections to reduce their pain and improve use of their shoulder. Sometimes, surgery may be necessary to repair a torn tendon. Source link
Leon Bellon, associate professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt, and his team have developed a new cooling-triggered device that could allow patients to safely and easily receive medications for pain relief. Source link
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a new tool to assess fear avoidance behavior after trauma. Source link
Ultrasound may help treat complications from cosmetic filler injections, according to research being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Source link
As summer festivals and youth celebrations return to full swing in Australia, new research from Flinders University is revealing the hidden health risks that come with multi-day events, and how to avoid them. Source link
