March 2, 2026

Painless skin patch offers new way to monitor immune health

March 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / immune health

Microneedle patch samples key immune cells often missed in routine blood draws and biopsies Peer-Reviewed PublicationJackson Laboratory image: Sasan Jalili holds the microneedle skin patch, which is about the size of a quarter. view more Credit: The Jackson Laboratory Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed […]

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Mayo Clinic study finds single dose of non-prescribed Adderall raises blood pressure and heart rate in healthy young adults

March 2, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / blood pressure

Peer-Reviewed Publication Mayo Clinic ROCHESTER, Minn. — A Mayo Clinic study found that a single 25 mg dose of a combination of amphetamine-dextroamphetamine salts (Adderall) can have measurable cardiovascular effects in healthy young adults. The study aimed to better understand how the stimulant affects those who use it without a medical prescription. “The primary objective of our study was

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Alarming Rise in CVD Deaths Among US Adults With Obesity – health informatics

March 2, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / CVD death

Edited by Devyani Gholap February 26, 2026 TOPLINE: Age-adjusted rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality tripled from 3.4 to 10.34 per 100,000 people between 1999 and 2023 among US adults with obesity, with higher rates observed in men, older adults, non-Hispanic Black adults, and in the South. METHODOLOGY: Obesity is a well‑established risk factor for CVD,

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3D printed conducting polymer hydrogels enable advanced implantable bioelectronics

March 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / hydrogels

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Implantable bioelectronic devices have immense potential for monitoring and treating a wide range of medical conditions by interfacing directly with biological tissues and organs. However, conventional rigid electronics often have a significant mechanical mismatch with soft, wet tissues, leading to poor signal quality, tissue damage, and device failure. Researchers have long sought to develop

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Size-shifting nanoparticles successfully deliver mRNA medicine to the pancreas

March 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / nanoparticles

by Paul Arnold, Phys.org edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source The role of capsules in organ-targeted delivery. Credit: Nature (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10158-7 In recent years, mRNA in lipid nanoparticles (mRNA–LNPs) has emerged as a promising strategy for treating numerous conditions, including COVID-19, various cancers and chronic genetic disorders. To date,

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GLP-1 news galore

March 2, 2026 / News update / InnovateMed Author / GLP1

It was a busy week for Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Things kicked off with news about CagriSema, Novo’s GLP-1 plus amylin therapy. The Danish pharma company announced that in a head-to-head trial testing CagriSema against Lilly’s Zepbound in obesity, Zepbound came out on top. Patients who were taking CagriSema lost 20.2% of their weight after 84

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Tips for living with macular degeneration

March 2, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / macular degeneration

Adapting Finding help Vision rehabilitation Adaptations Assistive devices Protecting the eyes Key takeaways Macular degeneration can have a practical and emotional impact. It can affect a person’s independence and reduce their ability to carry out day-to-day activities. This may lead to depression, anxiety, and stress. Seeking support from family, friends, and counsellors can help people

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Chronic Cough in Patients Taking GLP-1s: What Primary Care Clinicians Should Know

March 2, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / chronic cough

As GLP-1 use has expanded well beyond obesity and diabetes, clinicians are encountering a broader range of real-world symptoms — some anticipated, others less clearly defined. One emerging issue is chronic cough: An observational analysis published in November in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery reported a higher incidence of persistent cough among patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists than among those receiving other

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Lipedema Is Now Recognized as a Chronic Disease

March 2, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / lipedema

Daniela Barros Described for the first time in the 1940s, lipedema has long been misunderstood, often mistaken for common obesity or lymphedema and frequently treated as a cosmetic issue. This has produced chronic underdiagnosis, stigma, and fragmented care. But that picture has changed structurally with the recent publication of the Lipedema World Alliance’s first international consensus on

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Stuff in cherries may slow agressive breast cancer

March 2, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / breast cancer

February 27th, 2026Posted by Texas A&M University Dark sweet cherries contain anthocyanins, natural plant compounds studied by Texas A&M researchers for their potential role in slowing the spread of triple-negative breast cancer. (Credit: Nadya Pichkasova/Texas A&M) Share this Article Facebook Twitter Reddit Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license.

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