September 19, 2025

Cerebral malaria: New study shows how parasite opens the way to the brain

September 19, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / cerebral malaria

by Carla Manzanas, European Molecular Biology Laboratory edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan EMBL Barcelona researchers have created a lab-grown blood-brain barrier to show how the malaria parasite damages it, and have successfully tested potential therapeutics that could help prevent or even reverse the damage. Credit: Bernabeu Group/EMBL Cerebral malaria kills 1 out of 5 […]

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Researchers uncover a key protein and a promising strategy to prevent bone damage from steroids

September 19, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / bone damage

by Liam Connolly, UC Davis edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: UC Davis A new study from UC Davis Health researchers reveals a promising new way to treat various bone loss conditions, including age-related osteoporosis. The rheumatology and orthopedic researchers discovered that a protein called Basigin, which gets activated in stem cells when people take steroids, is

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Shape-shifting material could transform future of implantable and ingestible medical devices

September 19, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / implantables

by Raji Natarajan, Rice University edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan The new metamaterial designed by Kong and his team at Rice can be controlled remotely to rapidly transform its size and shape. Credit: Jorge Vidal/Rice University Researchers led by Rice University’s Yong Lin Kong have developed a soft but strong metamaterial that can be

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Old drug, in a low dose, safe and effective in preventing progression of type 1 diabetes in children and young people

September 19, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / type 1 diabetes

by European Association for the Study of Diabetes edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September) and published simultaneously in The Lancet shows that a much lower dose than previously thought of the

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Fresh hope for type 1 diabetes as daily pill that slows onset confirms promise at two-year follow-up

September 19, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / type 1 diabetes

by European Association for the Study of Diabetes edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In 2023, the groundbreaking Australian BANDIT (Baricitinib in New Onset Type 1 Diabetes) trial reported that a daily pill of baricitinib, commonly prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia, could safely preserve the body’s own insulin production and

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Study reports potential effects of verapamil in slowing progression of type 1 diabetes

September 19, 2025 / Diabetes, Research update / InnovateMed Author / type 1 diabetes

by European Association for the Study of Diabetes edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research (the Ver-A-T1D trial) presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) (Vienna, 15–19 September) shows that slow-release (SR) verapamil (360mg daily) could have a potential effect on

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Study: Tirzepatide improves blood sugar control in children with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes

September 19, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / type 2 diabetes

by European Association for the Study of Diabetes edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research shows that the diabetes/obesity medication tirzepatide can cause clinically meaningful improvements in blood sugar control and weight loss in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes aged 10–17 years whose diabetes and weight are inadequately

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Persistent Cough Signals Undiagnosed Respiratory Disease

September 19, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / persistent cough

TOPLINE: Adults with undiagnosed respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exhibited more severe cough than those with normal spirometry or preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm). A higher severity of cough was associated with poorer quality of life (QOL) and worse sleep quality. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a prospective study to assess the association between cough in adults

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How to release chronically tight muscles

September 19, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / tight muscles

Treatments Massage Heat therapy Stretching or yoga Physical therapy Magnesium Other therapies Contacting a doctor Summary Depending on the cause, physical therapy, massage, stretching, yoga, relaxation, heat, or other therapies may help release chronically tight muscles. Various factors can cause chronically tight or stiff muscles, such as posture, muscular imbalances, injuries, and stress. In some

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Is Lemon Water Good for You? A Dietitian Separates Fact From Fiction

September 19, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / lemon water

Lemon water may provide health benefits like better digestion, decreased risk of kidney stones, and improved blood sugar management with meals. The downsides of drinking lemon water daily include the risk of stomach upset and damage to tooth enamel. You may have heard that adding fresh lemon juice to your water is good for your

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