A recent study conducted by researchers from UCLA has found sex-specific brain signals that may indicate why men and women develop obesity differently. Published in the journal Brain Communications, the study combined data from multiple modes of MRI imaging with clinical features and personal histories of patients to identify sex-specific mechanisms in the brain associated with obesity. The...Read More
According to a recent study, following a diet rich in leafy green vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and fish could result in fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that older adults who followed the MIND and Mediterranean diets had fewer amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brains. While researchers are yet to establish a cause-and-effect relationship, the study showed...Read More
According to a new study by the University of Gothenburg, being overweight during childhood and early adulthood increases the risk of developing blood clots in later years. The study analysed the health data of 37,000 men and their early body mass index (BMI) and any blood clots that developed as they got older. The researchers found that both overweight in childhood and overweight in young...Read More
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that the use of common pain medications such as Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen) may increase the risk of heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes. The study found that NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) may lead to first-time hospitalisation for heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes....Read More
Health Education England (HEE) has released the first-ever roadmap outlining the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) and its impact on the healthcare workforce.
The report analyses the implementation of AI and data-driven technologies in the NHS, their adoption rate, and the impact on staff. The roadmap aims to provide insight to healthcare...Read More
The journal Advances in Therapy has recently published a paper exploring the use of digital health technologies in improving obesity care.Obesity is a complex and chronic condition that increases the risk of developing several diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. The prevalence of obesity continues to rise and poses a significant economic...Read More
In recent years, there has been growing interest in how population health management can help improve the lives of citizens. Here, we explore how machine learning can provide the data intelligence we need to deliver better healthcare for everyone.
Preventative healthcare is known to be more effective than reactive healthcare. By intervening early and preventing health issues from...Read More