July 28, 2025

Researcher harnesses AI to transform skin cancer diagnosis in remote areas

July 28, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / skin cancer

by Craig Philip, Heriot-Watt University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Heriot-Watt University A researcher at Heriot-Watt University is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to give patients living in remote parts access to timely and potentially lifesaving medical diagnoses. For the past two years, Tess Watt, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Mathematical […]

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Critical brain link could explain how Alzheimer’s disease takes hold –

July 28, 2025 / Alzheimer's disease, Neurology, Research update / InnovateMed Author / alzheimer

A crucial link between the brain’s cleaning system and deterioration of neurons associated with Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers. Alzheimer’s disease – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) Professor Elizabeth Coulson, from UQ’s School of Biomedical Sciences and Queensland Brain Institute, said the research has revealed a direct link between early brain degeneration

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New brain pathway discovered as key to memory formation

July 28, 2025 / Neurology, Research update / InnovateMed Author / brain pathway

Posted Today University of Queensland researchers have discovered a new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation – a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mental Health – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) University of Queensland researchers have discovered a new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation – a breakthrough that

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Could the copper in your diet help prevent memory loss, as new study suggests?

July 28, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / memory loss

by Eef Hogervorst, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Oysters are rich in copper. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain More and more research suggests that the copper in your diet could play a bigger role in brain health than we once believed. A recent study found that older Americans who ate more copper-rich foods did better on

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Tumor allies or foes? Unraveling neutrophil roles in cancer

July 28, 2025 / Cancer, Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / cancer

Peer-Reviewed Publication China Anti-Cancer Association image: Potential pro- and anti-tumor functions of tumor-associated neutrophils (TANs). TANs may either promote or inhibit tumorigenesis and tumor progression through various immune mechanisms. (Figure left) Anti-tumor roles of TANs, which involve direct tumor cytotoxicity through secretion of protease granules, like reactive oxygen species (ROS) and myeloperoxidase (MPO). Additionally, TANs

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Dementia takes 3.5 years to diagnose after symptoms begin

July 28, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / dementia

by University College London edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset dementia, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The study, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry,

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Chungnam National University researchers reveal how vitamin D is shown to reduce liver damage by boosting TXNIP activity in cholangiocytes

July 28, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / vitamin D

A new study uncovers how vitamin D activates the TXNIP gene in ductular cells to reduce inflammation and fibrosis in chronic liver disease Peer-Reviewed Publication Chungnam National University Evaluation Team FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: Vitamin D upregulates gene TXNIP, a key regulator of oxidative stress and inflammation in ductular cells, which in turn inhibits ductular reaction, inflammation,

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Insights into palliative care for patients with cancer

July 28, 2025 / Cancer, Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / cancer

by Mass General Brigham edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Ivan Samkov from Pexels For patients with a cancer diagnosis, early specialty palliative care is considered the standard of care. However, many patients with advanced cancer do not consistently receive specialty palliative care, especially during the early stages of their illness. Isaac Chua, MD, MPH,

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CD4+ T cell-mediated immune drift in biologic treatment of inflammatory skin diseases

July 28, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / CD4 cells

Peer-Reviewed Publication Xia & He Publishing Inc. Immune-inflammatory skin diseases (e.g., psoriasis, atopic dermatitis) involve dysregulation of CD4+ T-cell subsets (Th1/Th2/Th17/Treg) and cytokine networks (IL-17/IL-23/IL-4). Biologics targeting specific pathways—TNF-α, IL-17, IL-12/23, IL-4/13, PD-1/PD-L1—revolutionize treatment but trigger immune drift, shifting CD4+ T-cell polarization and causing adverse skin reactions. This review synthesizes mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and management

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Unravelling antileishmanial mechanisms of phytochemicals: From mitochondrial disruption to immunomodulation

July 28, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / immunomodulation

Peer-Reviewed Publication Xia & He Publishing Inc. image: The flagellated parasitic form, known as a promastigote, enters the mammalian host. The disease leishmaniasis is caused by the parasites, which, inside the host, develop into immotile, non-flagellated amastigote forms. view moreCredit: Sanjib Bhattacharya Leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by Leishmania parasites, affects millions globally. Current synthetic

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