March 9, 2026

Interdisciplinary Focus on CKM Syndrome Gains Traction – medical economics

March 9, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / CKM syndrome

Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is gaining attention as a constellation of conditions that increase risk beyond a single diagnosis, warranting a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to optimize patient outcomes. Greater recognition of CKM syndrome is important because an estimated 90% of Americans have at least one risk factor for the syndrome. The first official CKM syndrome guidelines from the […]

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A closer look at the mathematical abilities of autistic people

March 9, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / autism

by Ingrid Fadelli, Medical Xpress edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Thomas T (Unsplash.com) Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people learn, communicate and interact with others, as well as restrictive or repetitive behaviors. Many past psychology studies have explored

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A virus hiding inside bacteria may help explain colorectal cancer

March 9, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / colorectal cancer

by Ryan Cook, The Conversation edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal cancer, yet it also lives quite happily in most healthy people. A study by a Danish research

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Ultra-processed foods in preschool years associated with behavioral difficulties in childhood

March 9, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / behavioural difficulties

by Erin Howe, University of Toronto edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Photo by Katerina Holmes via Pexels A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found an association between ultra-processed foods in early childhood, and behavioral and emotional development. Specifically, the team found

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Problems Arise at the Intersection of Alcohol and GLP-1s

March 9, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / GLP 1

These conversations include boosting fiber and protein, encouraging more physical activity, managing GI side effects, and discussing the importance of building muscle mass. The issue of alcohol consumption during GLP-1 use also warrants further discussion. Timing of Patient Discussions Dr Neha VyasIdeally, primary care physicians (PCPs) should discuss the risks and benefits of GLP-1 medications

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Blood-based marker opens up perspectives for cancer diagnostics

March 9, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / cancer diagnostics

by Kim-Astrid Magister, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Metastatic prostate cancer is currently associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. In addition, patients respond very differently to standard treatments such as hormone therapy or radiation therapy. Reliable

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AAOS: GLP-1 receptor agonist use increases five-year risk for osteoporosis

March 9, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / osteoporosis

by Lori Solomon edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Alexander Pol Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for type 2 diabetes and obesity is independently associated with a significantly increased five-year risk for osteoporosis, gout, and osteomalacia compared with nonuse, according to a study presented at the

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AAAAI: Omalizumab as effective as multifood oral immunotherapy for individuals with food allergy

March 9, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / food allergy

by Elana Gotkine edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Alexander Pol Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Individuals with one to three allergenic foods are able to introduce and continue eating allergenic foods at 12 months after multifood oral immunotherapy (mOIT) or omalizumab, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American

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Using digital cognitive assessments for dementia diagnosis: Are primary care providers ready?

March 9, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / dementia

by The Gerontological Society of America edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: CC0 Public Domain A Gerontological Society of America (GSA) report summarizes survey findings on the readiness of the primary care workforce to adopt digital cognitive assessments (DCAs) for use in the diagnostic process for

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Why most foods don’t trigger allergies: Three common seed proteins may train gut immune tolerance

March 9, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / immune tolerance

by Salk Institute edited by Alexander Pol Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Corn is one of the three foods, alongside soybean and wheat, that contained a protein Jamie Blum, Ph.D., discovered helps regulate oral tolerance. Credit: Salk Institute In little moments like when sipping coffee or licking an ice cream cone, it doesn’t seem

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