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Posted: 01 november 2024

Weight management with orlistat in type 2 diabetes: an electronic health records study

Orlistat was found to increase the likelihood of >5% weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes/prediabetes, but is infrequently prescribed. Read the full article here.

FDA awards Novartis expanded approval for breast cancer therapy

Kisqali, a key targeted therapy for breast cancer from Novartis, until now has been indicated only for patients with metastatic disease. But, the Food and Drug Administration approved Kisqali in combination with hormone therapy for patients with certain early-stage breast cancers. …

How Wearable Technology Can Worsen Health Anxiety

Wearable technology that monitors our bodies can be helpful and harmful. Wearable technology affords the opportunity to check, re-check, and check again, leading to fixation. Read the full article in the Psychology Today blog post here.

Why endometriosis should be given parity with other chronic conditions

Endometriosis care has long been deprioritised and underfunded - it's time the new Labour Government changed that and offered long-awaited hope for those with endometriosis Read more in Endometriosis UK article as part of the 'Innovations in Pain Management' campaign…

Clinical trial could move the needle in traumatic brain injury

A new traumatic brain injury (TBI) drug development trial will be available in emergency departments of 18 level 1 trauma sites across the US. Read the full article in the Neuro Rehab Times blog post here.

ChatGPT Glossary: 46 AI Terms That Everyone Should Know

With Google, Microsoft, Apple and OpenAI creating new AI models and systems, it's good to stay up to date on all the latest terminology. Read the full article in the CNET blog post here.

Revolutionizing Health Care Delivery With Artificial Intelligence

The use of AI has transformed clinical practices that specialize in wound management. By utilizing the power of AI algorithms, these clinics have transformed how these wounds are diagnosed, treated and monitored. Read the full article here.

Understanding the Intricate Relationships Between Leptin & GLP1-RAs in Metabolic Health & Weight Loss

How GLP-1 RAs Like Semaglutide or Tirzepatide Revive the Importance of Leptin Therapy in Obesity and Diabetes Treatment. Read the full article in Medium blog post here.

The GIANT Health Conversation: Part 1 with Liam Cahill

This year we decided to release short clips from behind the scenes, offering a preview of what’s to come and setting the stage for the insightful dialogues ahead at GIANT Health #GIANT2024 Is the current NHS approach to technology truly…

A new way to reprogram immune cells and direct them toward anti-tumor immunity

An interdisciplinary group of researchers has revealed a new strategy for helping the immune system fight against cancer cells. Their discovery causes a potent immune response and could be used to develop a potential tumor vaccine. Read the full article…

High doses of Adderall may increase psychosis risk

Among those who take prescription amphetamines, 81% of cases of psychosis or mania could have been eliminated if they were not on the high dose, findings suggest. Read the full article in The Harvard Gazette blog post here.

How to Get the Most out of GIANT Health GIANT2024

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