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Researchers have identified a novel inhibitor drug that, when given to mice, prevented both eye and kidney complications commonly seen in diabetics. With the potential for one medication to treat two complications, further research is being done to advance the drug to clinical trials.Even when it’s well managed, diabetes can lead to complications that affect the body’s small blood vessels or microvasculature. Two of the most common microvascular complications are diabetic retinopathy (DR), the leading cause of vision loss…

A new study has found that placing older, sedentary adults in a simulated high-altitude environment with reduced oxygen for a week before major surgery greatly improved their hemoglobin levels, addressing a common preoperative problem, anemia, that can lead to surgical complications.Some factors related to higher rates of surgical complications and postoperative mortality include a patient’s low fitness levels, high BMI, sedentary lifestyle, and anemia, which is where the blood has lower-than-normal levels of…

University of Michigan researchers are studying potato starch as a potential solution to prevent Graft versus Host Disease in stem cell transplant patients, with a phase II clinical trial currently in progress. Research indicates the potential to prevent the occurrence of Graft versus Host Disease. Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have identified a promising approach to reduce a frequent and serious risk associated with stem cell transplants from donor blood or bone marrow.…

Withings has long been one of the key players in the smart scale market and it's out with a new high-end offering that promises to go far beyond telling you that maybe it's time to lay off the snacks.The Withings Body Pro 2 is here, and the company says that it is a "a revolutionary device redefining the nature and use of cellular-connected smart scales." That's definitely marketing speak, but Withings might actually have a point if this thing does what it claims to do.According to Withings' press release the Body Pro 2…

Still life of Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. It should be used with a weight loss plan and physical activity. Michael Siluk | UCG | Getty ImagesNovo Nordisk's Wegovy cut the risk of serious cardiovascular complications in people with obesity and heart disease in a closely watched trial, demonstrating a particularly large effect on heart attacks, a promising new frontier for the drug.The roughly 17,500-person Select study tested Wegovy in people with obesity and…

According to a new study, obesity is linked to complications including increased surgical risks and difficult post-surgery recovery, necessitating broader public health interventions.New research indicates that individuals classified as overweight or obese face a higher susceptibility to post-surgical complications such as infection, blood clots, and kidney failure.In the United States, nearly 74% of individuals aged 20 and above are either overweight or obese, and out of this group, approximately 42% are classified as…

She-Hulk #13 lands next week, featuring Jen chasing after her handsome new villain. Can Patsy Walker help her set things right? Find out!Published Sat, 13 May 2023 17:26:10 -0500 by Jude Terror | Ah, love is in the air, or at least that's the impression from the upcoming She-Hulk #13, hitting the shelves on May 17th. Who knew that lawyer-turned-green-Amazon could find time to chase a supposedly nefarious yet hunky villain? So much for those court appearances, am I right? In this latest installment, Jen apparently ditches…

A new study reveals that complications from pregnancy and childbirth, such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and preterm delivery, can increase the risk of death for decades after delivery. The study highlights the importance of preventive care and screenings for those with complicated pregnancies and deliveries, with the long-term effects of these complications often being overlooked.A new study that utilizes extensive and racially inclusive data has revealed that complications arising from pregnancy and…

Google Keep for Wear OS is adding watch face complications. The latest update for the smartwatch version of the app brings watch face shortcuts for “Add list” and “Add note”. The company announced this update at MWC 2023 in Barcelona last month.First reported by 9to5Google, version 5.23.102.03 of Google Keep for Wear OS adds the two watch face complications. They use the same icons as the Google Keep Tile that the company enabled with version 5.22.322.03.97 of the app in August last year. On tapping the shortcut, you get…

Last updated: March 27th, 2023 at 06:30 UTC+02:00 Google Keep is one of the best note-taking apps available across platforms. The best part is that Google Keep has a dedicated app for every platform, which includes Wear OS smartwatches. Now, the Google Keep Wear OS app is getting some new features that will enhance the user experience. According to the latest reports, the Google Keep app is getting new ‘Add list’ and ‘Add note’ watch face complications on Wear OS smartwatches, including Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 and…