February 2, 2026

IBS in adolescence is usually resolved – and can be influenced

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / IBS

Peer-Reviewed PublicationUniversity of Gothenburg image: Jessica Sjölund and Magnus Simrén, University of Gothenburg, and Ola Olén, Karolinska Institutet. view more Credit: Photo: Malin Arnesson, Johan Wingborg, Rickard Kilström) Two out of three adolescents with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) start adulthood without the disease, according to a long-term study that followed more than 2,500 individuals. The researchers […]

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Researchers make gains on developing synthetic ‘muscle’

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / synthetic muscle

UNL Husker researchers are continuing to make progress on developing a new syntheticmaterial that behaves like biological muscle, an advancement that could provide a path to soft robotics, prosthetic devices and advanced human-machine interfaces. Stephen Morin, left, Associate Professor of Chemistry, and Nengjian Huang, a graduate student in chemistry, are developing a new synthetic material that

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PBMs hit by Trump transparency rule

February 2, 2026 / News update / InnovateMed Author / transparency rule

By Adriel Bettelheim Illustration: Tiffany Herring/Axios Pharmacy benefit managers are facing more pressure after the Department of Labor issued new requirements for disclosing their financial dealings with drugmakers, pharmacies and others health system players. Why it matters: The proposed rule stems from President Trump’s executive order on lowering drug prices and comes as Congress is targeting the drug supply intermediaries with

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Can You Drink Coffee With Blood Pressure Meds? 11 Caffeine Interactions to Be Aware Of

February 2, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / coffe

You may not think of caffeine as a drug, but it’s considered the most widely used stimulant across the globe. Many people rely on caffeine’s energy-boosting effects to get through the day. In fact, about 85% of U.S. adults consume some form of caffeine daily. We know that caffeine can help you think more clearly and combat fatigue. But it can

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MHRA Warns of Rare Severe Pancreatitis With GLP-1 Drugs

February 2, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / severe pancreatitis

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has updated the product information for GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists to reflect a small risk of severe acute pancreatitis. The regulator issued a new drug safety update after receiving rare reports of necrotising and fatal pancreatitis linked to the medicines. Information for both patients and

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Regulating microglial phagocytosis through immunotherapy could slow Parkinson’s disease progression

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / parkinson

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)Feb 2 2026 By analyzing tissue from patients with Parkinson’s disease, and animal and cellular models of the disease, a research team from the Institut de Neurociències of the UAB has shown that the main immune cells of the brain become reactive and overexpress certain receptors that promote the elimination of dopaminergic

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Dissolved bubble microneedles enable more efficient therapy of acne vulgaris

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / acne vulgaris

Peer-Reviewed Publication Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences image: Schematic illustration of DBMNPs for acne treatment. (DBMNPs: dissolved bubble microneedle patches, HA: hyaluronic acid, SA: Salicylic acid, DPG: Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate). view more Credit: Microsystems & Nanoengineering Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder driven by bacterial overgrowth and persistent inflammation, often requiring combination

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Physics-defying discovery sheds new light on how cells move

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / light

Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Wisconsin-Madison image: Using a pioneering method they developed to directly measure viscosity in a group of cells, Associate Professor Jacob Notbohm and PhD student Molly McCord have made a surprising discovery that upends understanding of how cells move. view more Credit: Joel Hallberg / UW–Madison MADISON — The cells in our bodies

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People with unstable ankle fractures may avoid surgery and do well with casts

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / ankle fracture

by University of Oxford edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: ThisIsEngineering from Pexels Ankle fractures are among the most common fractures in adults. Some ankle fractures are “stable,” so the patient can carry on walking on the ankle without the bones falling out of position. However, some

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AI model more accurately predicts cardiac event risk from PET scan data

February 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / cardiac event

by University of Missouri edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. To save lives, constantly improving diagnostic and risk assessments is vital. One researcher from the University of Missouri School of Medicine is exploring

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