Scientists unveil promising new approach to diabetes prevention: Experimental compound protects obese mice from diabetes-like metabolic changes
A team of scientists from Scripps Research has conducted promising early tests of a new strategy that might one day be used to prevent or treat type 2 diabetes. The scientists, whose results are reported in Nature Communications, tested an experimental compound called IXA4 in obese mice. They showed that the compound activates a natural […]
Autonomous driving: Saving millions in test kilometers
Driving simulator tests are popular — for understandable reasons: any scenario can be simulated at the touch of a button. They are independent of time and weather conditions and without any safety risk for the vehicle, people or the environment. Moreover, an hour in the driving simulator is cheaper and requires less organization than a […]
Can Lyme Disease Be Detected by a Blood Test?
Lyme disease can be detected by tests that look for antibodies in the blood. Learn more about Lyme disease testing, stages, and symptoms Lyme disease can be detected by tests that look for antibodies in the blood or in the fluid from the joints or spine. However, antibodies can take 4-6 weeks to be detected […]
Clinical Challenge: Test Your Knowledge on Atopic Dermatitis
The following quiz tests one aspect from each article in a three-part MedPage Today Clinical Challenges series on atopic dermatitis (AD), including: chronic itch, managing mental health in patients with eczema, and managing sleep disturbancesleep disturbance related to AD. Correct answers and explanations will appear after completing the quiz. Last Updated August 13, 2021 Kristin […]
Self-Diagnose Anxiety: When to Seek a Medical Diagnosis
While the internet is full of self-assessment tests to self-diagnose anxiety, only a thorough clinical examination by a doctor can accurately diagnose the condition. Anxiety is a complex disorder. There are several self-assessment tests available on the internet to self-diagnose it. However, an accurate and thorough clinical examination by a doctor is important. There are […]
Urine Tests Before Surgery Blasted as Mostly Unnecessary
“The vast majority” of urine tests conducted prior to scheduled surgeries to check for infections “were not plausibly indicated,” said researchers who examined claims data from private insurers and Medicare. And while the individual tests didn’t cost much — about $17 — they added up to almost $50 million over the study’s 11-year duration, plus […]
Drug relieves persistent daydreaming, fatigue, and brain sluggishness in adults with ADHD
Tests of a drug known to stimulate brain activity have shown early success in reducing symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in 38 men and women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.) A collection of symptoms including persistent dreaminess, fatigue, and slow-working speed, sluggish cognitive tempo has been a subject of debate over whether it is […]