July 11, 2025

‘Molecular shield’ placed in the nose may soon treat common hay fever trigger

July 11, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / hay fever trigger

by Frontiers edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Approximately 40% of the European population are allergic to pollen, and their symptoms cause an estimated loss of 100 million school and workdays every year. The prevalence of hay fever has been surging for decades and this is likely to continue—a change so […]

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Premenstrual symptoms linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease

July 11, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / cardiovascular disease, premenstrual symptoms

by Karolinska Institutet edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Sora Shimazaki from Pexels Women diagnosed with premenstrual symptoms have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Cardiovascular Research. Premenstrual symptoms include premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and the more severe form, premenstrual dysphoric

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Weekly injection offers steady Parkinson’s medication, reducing need for daily pills

July 11, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / parkinson medication

by University of South Australia edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Preparation of in-situ forming implant formulation. Credit: Drug Delivery and Translational Research (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s13346-025-01892-y A new weekly injectable drug could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson’s disease, potentially replacing the need for multiple daily tablets. Scientists from the University

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New ultrasound imaging to map drug delivery into the brain

July 11, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / brain, Ultrasound

by University of Queensland edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Information learned about how treated cells respond and change could benefit the treatment of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Credit: The University of Queensland A new device combining ultrasound and advanced imaging to provide crucial information for the safe delivery of drugs

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Study suggests semen quality could signal broader health concerns for men

July 11, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / semen quality

by Rhiannon Koch, University of Adelaide edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Spermatogenesis can be disrupted by lifestyle and environmental factors. Credit: Nature Reviews Urology (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41585-025-01047-1 Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the University of Adelaide believe it has the potential to promote healthier lifestyles. The development of

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Scientists propose a new frontier in food science: Tailoring diets based on gendered digestive efficiencies

July 11, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / digestive efficiencies

by American Technion Society edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Schematic of digestion-related variables in the lab’s gender-based digestion models. Credit: Food Research International (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.116610 A study conducted at the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering has revealed significant differences between male and female digestive systems: the digestion of milk and

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Sugar-coated ‘sticky’ stem cells could unlock surgery-free liver treatments

July 11, 2025 / liver treatment, Research update / InnovateMed Author / liver treatment

by University of Birmingham edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Schematic of metabolic glycan labeling of mammalian cells resulting in the incorporation of N-azidoacetyl-D-neuraminic acid (NeuAz) on sialic acid (SA)-containing residues such as N-linked surface glycans. Credit: bioRxiv https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.06.21.599861 A new process could help to treat liver disease without needing an organ transplant, a new study reveals.

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FDA study links high consumer CBD doses to liver enzyme elevations

July 11, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / liver enzyme elevation

by Justin Jackson, Phys.org edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain FDA researchers report that the upper end of reported consumer use (~400mg of daily CBD intake) of cannabidiol (CBD) may elevate liver enzymes in healthy adults. Consumer use of CBD products, a nonpsychoactive component of cannabis, has surged since the Agricultural

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Researchers unlock hidden geometry of the heart to revolutionize ECG interpretation

July 11, 2025 / ECG interpretation, Research update / InnovateMed Author / ECG interpretation

by King’s College London edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin A representation of a three-dimensional biventricular anatomy reconstructed from cardiac MRI scans, showing the spatial relationship between anatomical and electrical axes in a large population-based cohort (~40,000 UK Biobank participants). Credit: PLOS Computational Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013161 A study led by scientists at King’s has revealed how the

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