August 5, 2025

Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea lowers heart risk for some patients, increases risk for others

August 5, 2025 / Research update, Treatment / InnovateMed Author / obstructive sleep apnea

by Brigham and Women’s Hospital edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Illustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domain Recent findings suggest that a personalized approach to recommending CPAP machines to patients with obstructive sleep apnea may decrease adverse cardiovascular events. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where blockages in the airways cause breathing to […]

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The chronic symptoms of Lyme disease

August 5, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / lyme disease

by Karen Garcia edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by borrelia burgdorferi, a bacterial species that can spread to people and animals from the bite of a deer tick—also called a black-legged tick—carrying the bacteria, according to the Mayo Clinic. Experts say ticks that

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Preexisting anemia may make malaria worse, research finds

August 5, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / anaemia, malaria

by Tyrel Linkhorn, University of Toledo edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Pre-existing anemia promotes the expansion of reticulocytes, which contribute to increased parasitemia. Targeted depletion of CD71+ reticulocytes mitigated disease severity. New research from The University of Toledo suggests that individuals with anemia may have a significantly higher risk of developing severe complications if they contract

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Turning down the dial on inflammation to protect against lupus nephritis

August 5, 2025 / Kidney health, Research update / InnovateMed Author / lupus nephritis

by Kimberly McGhee, Medical University of South Carolina edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain At the time when patients with lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are diagnosed, approximately 15% to 30% will already have the inflammation-caused kidney disease lupus nephritis, which compromises kidney function and can lead to kidney failure. Between

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A new bombshell has entered the villa — handsfree scrolling

August 5, 2025 / News update / InnovateMed Author / bombshell

There’s a man named Mark who can control an iPad with his thoughts. Others will soon join him, thanks to a new partnership between Apple and Synchron. It’s the latest step forward for a field that a 2024 Morgan Stanley report suggests could eventually grow to $400 billion in total market share. The brain-computer interface company published

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Discovery of a new analgesic promises pain relief with fewer downsides

August 5, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / analgesics, pain relief

by Kyoto University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Mechanism of pain relief by ADRIANA. Credit: KyotoU / Hagiwara lab Opioids like morphine are widely used in medical practice due to their powerful pain-relieving effects, yet they carry the risk of serious adverse effects such as respiratory depression and drug dependence. For this reason, Japan has

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Amino acid glutamine is important for eye health, research finds

August 5, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / Amino acid glutamine, eye health

by University of Michigan edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Rod photoreceptor-specific knockout of glutaminase (GLS) displays rapid retinal degeneration and increased markers of cell death. Credit: eLife (2025). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.100747.3 The retina places a large energy demand on the body, in part due to the activity of photoreceptors. These specialized cells are responsible for receiving light and

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New pill technology could replace injections for protein-based medications

August 5, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / protein based medication

by University of Bath edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Now, scientists at the University of Bath have developed a system that can transport therapeutic proteins across the gut wall and into the bloodstream, enabling these medications to be taken as a pill. Credit: University of Bath Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a

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Cardiovascular disease mortality varies among Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino Americans

August 5, 2025 / Cardiovascular health, Research update / InnovateMed Author / cardiovascular disease

by Elana Gotkine edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Cardiovascular risk factor and disease mortality vary significantly among Asian Indians, Chinese, and Filipino Americans, with Filipino Americans having the highest mortality across most cardiovascular conditions, according to a research letter published online July 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Rahul Aggarwal, M.D., from Brigham and Women’s Hospital

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New molecular technology targets tumors and simultaneously silences two ‘undruggable’ cancer genes

August 5, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / cancer gene

by University of North Carolina Health Care edited by Andrew Zinin Schematic of an EGFR targeting ligand (left), linked to a dual targeting KRAS and MYC chimera molecule. Credit: Chad Pecot lab, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Martin Egli, Vanderbilt School of Medicine University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have developed a “two-in-one”

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