Here are some of the latest health news and innovations from November 2023:
News
- Intermittent fasting helps people with type 2 diabetes lose weight, control blood sugar. A new study found that people with type 2 diabetes who did time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, lost more weight and had better blood sugar control than those who didn’t.
- Just 22 minutes of activity offsets increased mortality risk from prolonged sitting. New research has found that engaging in 22 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day may reduce your risk of dying if you have a sedentary lifestyle.
- Mosquitoes are a growing public health threat, reversing years of progress. A report from the World Health Organization found that mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika are on the rise, due to factors such as climate change, urbanization, and globalization.
- Panel says that innovative sickle cell cure is safe enough for patients. A panel of experts has concluded that a new gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease is safe enough to be tested in clinical trials. The treatment involves using gene editing to correct the genetic mutation that causes the disease.
Innovations
- AI could help diagnose diabetes in 10 seconds through voice analysis. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have developed a new AI system that can diagnose diabetes with 98% accuracy in just 10 seconds by analyzing a person’s voice. The system could be used to develop new screening tools for diabetes and other chronic diseases.
- VR therapy shows promise for treating mental health disorders. Virtual reality (VR) therapy is emerging as a new and effective way to treat mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. VR can be used to create immersive experiences that can help people to confront their fears, learn new coping skills, and practice social interactions in a safe and controlled environment.
- New drug shows promise for treating wet macular degeneration. A new drug called pegcetacoplan has been shown to be effective in slowing the progression of wet macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in older adults. The drug is administered as an injection into the eye and works by blocking a protein that contributes to the development of new blood vessels in the retina.
- CyberKnife therapy offers new hope for prostate cancer patients. CyberKnife therapy is a non-invasive radiation therapy treatment that is becoming increasingly popular for treating prostate cancer. CyberKnife uses a robotic arm to deliver high-dose radiation to the tumor with pinpoint accuracy, while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
- Telemedicine is becoming more mainstream. Telemedicine, the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely, is becoming more and more mainstream, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine can be used for a variety of tasks, such as consultations, diagnosis, and treatment. It can be especially beneficial for people who live in rural areas or who have difficulty accessing traditional healthcare services.
These are just a few examples of the latest health news and innovations. The field of healthcare is constantly evolving, and new discoveries are being made all the time. These advances are helping to improve the lives of people around the world by making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and effective.
Author: Bliss
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