July 16, 2025

Patients With High Blood Pressure Could One Day Be Prescribed a Pacemaker

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / High blood pressure

When medications for hypertension fail, or patients cannot adhere to the drugs, physicians may soon find themselves considering a new option for treating hypertension. Atrioventricular interval modulation (AVIM) therapy, a pacing algorithm incorporated into dual-chamber pacemakers, is being tested in patients with uncontrolled hypertension and a need for a pacemaker. Ongoing research could lead to […]

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Skin swabs could detect Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / parkinson, skin swab

by University of Manchester edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study has revealed promising progress in developing a non-invasive sampling method to detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease—up to seven years before motor symptoms appear—by analyzing the chemical makeup of skin. The research, published today in npj Parkinson’s Disease, demonstrates that

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New Advisory Offers First Consensus in Prescribing GLP-1s

July 16, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / GLP-1s

Anywhere from 6% to 12% of the US population has taken a GLP-1 agonist. But until now there hasn’t been a cohesive message among physicians for how to care for this growing patient population. Last month the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society released a joint advisory

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Can Orforglipron ACHIEVE the Unattainable?

July 16, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / orforglipron

Kevin Fernando, MBChBs First reports from the ACHIEVE-1 randomized controlled trial were presented during the American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions in Chicago and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine. ACHIEVE-1 explored the efficacy and safety of orforglipron in early T2D. As a general practitioner with a role in treating diabetes, I have been delighted to

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Bipolar and schizophrenia: What are the similarities and differences?

July 16, 2025 / Clinical Practice, Mental Health / InnovateMed Author / bipolar, schizophrenia

Bipolar disorder symptoms Schizophrenia symptoms Overlapping symptoms Substance use links Prevalence How experiences differ Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Summary Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are mental health conditions that have some common traits and some key differences. Differences include the symptoms a person experiences. Bipolar disorder causes shifts in mood, energy level, and thinking. Schizophrenia causes a

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How a common sugar substitute may lead to higher stroke risk

July 16, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / stroke risk, sugar

Share on PinterestJust a single serving of an erythritol-sweetened beverage may harm brain and blood vessel health, according to a new cellular study. Image credit: Mats Silvan/Getty Images. Recent studies suggest a connection between higher levels of erythritol — a popular sweetener — in the blood and an increased risk of vascular health issues, such

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Amniotic stem cells can be collected from vaginal fluid rather than more invasive techniques

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / amniotic stem cell, vaginal fluid

by CU Anschutz Medical Campus edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Graphical Abstract Credit: Stem Cells Translational Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1093/stcltm/szaf017 Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that amniotic fluid stem cells can be safely collected from vaginal fluid after childbirth rather than relying on more invasive methods that can pose some risk

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Want to boost your brain as you age? Music might be the answer

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / brain boost

by Public Library of Science edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin An older violinist stands in silhouette, while her younger self plays within, symbolizing how lifelong musical training preserves youth-like brain function. Just as melodies transcend time, playing music holds back age-related neural upregulation, supporting better speech perception in older musicians. Credit: Mohan Yuan (CC-BY

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Defensins are tiny proteins with strong antiviral possibilities in disease prevention and treatment

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / disease prevention and treatment

by Brian Consiglio, University of Missouri edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: The Microbe (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.microb.2025.100388 Viruses and bacteria are always trying to sneak into our bodies, but researchers at the University of Missouri are discovering that our own biology may already hold the keys to fighting off some of the deadliest infectious threats. At the

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Bee venom effects on vascular system demonstrated

July 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / bee venom, vascular system

by Autonomous University of Barcelona edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Toxicological Sciences (2025). DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfaf086 A study led by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) shows that bee venom apitoxin alters the functioning of blood vessels, even at low concentrations. Researchers also identified an important molecular pathway of oxidative stress involved in this effect, which in

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