July 16, 2025

Gut bacteria metabolite linked to early atherosclerosis and potential new treatments

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / atherosclerosis

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Top: Aortas from mice treated with the bacterial metabolite imidazole propionate (ImP) and a drug that blocks its pro-atherogenic effect. Atherosclerotic plaques are stained red. Bottom: Aortas from mice fed a high-cholesterol diet to induce atherosclerosis over 8 weeks and treated with the ImP-blocking […]

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AI tool spots hidden heart disease using routine electrocardiogram data

July 16, 2025 / Artificial Intelligence, Research update / InnovateMed Author / electrocardiogram, heart disease

by Columbia University Irving Medical Center edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: CC0 Public Domain With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), an inexpensive test found in many doctors’ offices may soon be used to screen for hidden heart disease. Structural heart disease, including valve disease, congenital heart disease, and other issues that impair heart function,

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Key neurophysiological mechanism in human memory formation identified

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / human memory

by University of Barcelona edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Experimental design, ripple detection, and ripple properties. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-60788-0 A research team has identified, for the first time in humans, and in a realistic environment, a key neurophysiological mechanism in memory formation: ripple-type brain waves—high-frequency electrical oscillations that mark and organize the different episodes

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New adhesive could offer a more comfortable alternative for medical device users

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / medical device

Texas A&M University July 16 2025 Wearable healthcare devices, such as glucose monitors and heart monitors, are popular due to their ability to gather real-time data that supports users’ health and safety. However, despite their benefits, these devices must often be worn on the arms or chest for a long period of time. They can

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A Game-Changing Wireless Implant for Personalized Chronic Pain Relief

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / chronic pain relief

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that severely impacts quality of life, often leading to reliance on opioid medications with their severe side effects and addiction risks. According to the U.S. Pain Foundation, 51.6 million Americans live with chronic pain. For over 17 million sufferers, their chronic pain is high-impact – frequently limiting their life

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Anti-nausea drug lowers risk of death from aggressive breast cancer by 39%

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / aggressive breast cancer, anti nausea drug

By Paul McClure July 16, 2025 Facebook Twitter Flipboard LinkedIn Reddit An anti-nausea drug used to combat the side effects of chemo can improve breast cancer outcomes Depositphotos View gallery – 3 images A common anti-nausea drug used during chemotherapy may do more than ease discomfort, it could help women with aggressive breast cancers live

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Hydration sensor alerts wearer to urgent water need

July 16, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / hydration sensor

By Michael Franco July 16, 2025 Facebook Twitter Flipboard LinkedIn Reddit The sensor used in the test was affixed to the bicep, but the researchers say other sensors could be developed to work elsewhere on the body University of Texas View 1 Images Much like the low-fluid warning light in a car, a new wearable sensor

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Amino acids play a key role in how cells respond to drugs

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / amino acid

by Hospital del Mar Research Institute edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin These molecules act as small building blocks that regulate the cellular response by switching certain internal signals on or off. The findings may help develop more precise drugs to treat various diseases more effectively, while avoiding side effects Peer-Reviewed Publication IMIM (Hospital del Mar

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Scientists pioneer 3D temperature mapping inside living tissue using light and AI

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / 3D temperature mapping

New technology published in Nature Communications could revolutionize biomedical diagnostics with a safer, portable, and low-cost imaging solution Peer-Reviewed Publication Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia image: The student Liyan Ming – first author of the study – setting up a fluorescence imaging experiment. view moreCredit: Riccardo Marin VENICE/MADRID – A team of researchers from Ca’ Foscari University

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Groundbreaking study offers a novel approach to enhance neuromuscular function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Findings published in The American Journal of Pathology identify GLUD1 enzyme as a potential therapeutic target for muscle restoration through metabolic reprogramming, addressing clinically unmet need for treatment beyond symptom relief Peer-Reviewed Publication Elsevier image: A new study in The American Journal of Pathology identifies the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase 1 (GLUD1) as a potential therapeutic target for

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