March 3, 2026

Plant-based diets may aid symptoms of psoriasis

March 3, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / psoriasis

by Lori Solomon edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Alexander Pol Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Consuming a greater proportion of nutrients from plant sources may aid management of psoriasis symptoms, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in the European Journal of Nutrition. Sylvia Zanesco, Ph.D., from King’s College London, and colleagues assessed macronutrient intakes […]

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What to know about the three stages of macular degeneration

March 3, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / macular degeneration

Stages Progression Symptoms Eyes at different stages Treatment by stage Summary Key takeaways Dry AMD progresses through three stages: early, middle (intermediate), and late stages. Early stage typically causes no symptoms and can only be detected during routine eye exams. Wet AMD does not have early or intermediate stages. Instead it is always classified

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Why is gout on the rise?

March 3, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / gout

by Alice Berry, University of Virginia edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A condition once called the “disease of kings” is affecting even the general population. Rates of gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes severe, sudden stabbing pain in the big toe,

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No, autistic people are not ‘mind blind’—here’s why

March 3, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / autism

by Travis LaCroix, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For four decades, a controversial idea has shaped how autism is understood by researchers, health care professionals and the public: the claim that autistic people are “mind blind.” The phrase suggests an inability

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Low-dose lithium may slow verbal memory decline, exploratory clinical trial suggests

March 3, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / lithium

by University of Pittsburgh edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Lithium—a decades-old treatment for bipolar disorder—may hold potential neuroprotective benefits beyond mood stabilization. An exploratory clinical trial from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that low-dose oral lithium may help slow the decline of verbal memory, or

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Mitochondria mania: Can supercharging your cells help you live longer?

March 3, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / mania

by Tanner Stening, Northeastern University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain “Longevity science” is on the come up—and “mitochondria” appears to be its newest mascot. The cell’s energy-producing center is the talk of TikTok, wellness clinics and newsletters focused on longevity. Influencers peddle NAD⁺ supplements, which are marketed as

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Free 10‑minute online programs aimed at overcoming depression led to real improvements: New research

March 3, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / depression

by Benjamin Kaveladze, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A well-designed 10-minute online exercise can spark small reductions in depression. That’s the key finding of my team’s paper, published in Nature Human Behaviour. Many people believe that to start overcoming depression, they need a therapist,

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Statins, diuretics, and other common heart drugs do not worsen survival in multiple myeloma, scientists report

March 3, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / statins

by Leon Barkho, University of Sharjah edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Commonly prescribed cardiovascular medications—such as statins, diuretics, and blood pressure drugs—appear to have little or no negative impact on survival among people living with multiple myeloma, according to new international research. The

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Engineered immune cells show promise against brain metastases in preclinical study

March 3, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / brain metastases

by Wake Forest University School of Medicine edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has identified a promising strategy to treat brain metastases, one of the most challenging and deadly complications of lung

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A new class of Alzheimer’s biomarkers: Why protein shape may beat protein levels

March 3, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / alzheimer

by National Institutes of Health edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Workflow of CPP using the blood samples. Credit: Nature Aging (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s43587-026-01078-2 Researchers have identified a new type of blood-based biomarker test for Alzheimer’s disease that measures structural changes in proteins, providing more information on the underlying biology

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