Diabetes Management

Tandem’s Tech Breakthrough

Summary Tandem Diabetes Care receives FDA approval for its Control-IQ+ automated insulin delivery system for Type 2 diabetes. This approval marks a significant advancement in diabetes management, offering an alternative to multiple daily injections. The […]

AI in Medicine

Brain Mapping Breakthroughs

Summary Scientists have developed a new brain-mapping technique called MISS, which has identified specific memory-related brain cells vulnerable to tau protein buildup in Alzheimer’s disease. This discovery highlights the importance of cell type distribution in […]

Pediatric Care

Pediatric Chronic Conditions Soar

Summary One in three young people now lives with a chronic condition, a significant increase driven by ADHD/ADD, autism, asthma, prediabetes, and depression/anxiety. Socioeconomic vulnerability increases the likelihood of a child living with a chronic […]

AI in Medicine

Decoding Cancer’s Social Network

Summary Stanford scientists develop a “colocatome,” an AI-powered catalog, to analyze how non-cancerous cells influence cancer behavior. This innovative approach offers new insights into tumor development and may lead to more effective cancer treatments. The […]

Data Breaches

Hospital Data Hack Exposes Patients

Summary A cyberattack on Alder Hey and Liverpool Heart and Chest hospitals compromised patient data. The hospitals are working with authorities to investigate the breach and secure their systems. Patient services remain unaffected. Safeguard patient […]

Pediatric Care

Teenage Births and Low Infant Weight

Summary Teenage pregnancies correlate with lower infant birth weights, impacting infant health. Several factors contribute, including the mother’s biological immaturity, inadequate prenatal care, and socioeconomic factors. Addressing this issue requires comprehensive strategies, including improved access […]