Share on PinterestA large review suggests that creatine could help treat major depressive disorder (MDD), but evidence is mixed. ATHVisions/Getty Images A large review suggests that creatine could be an adjunct treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). However, not all studies in the review found the same benefits for treating depression symptoms with creatine. Those […]
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Share on PinterestMelatonin alleviated chronic pain about as effectively as over-the-counter painkillers, a new study found. Grace Cary/Getty Images A new study found melatonin eased chronic musculoskeletal pain about as effectively as over-the-counter painkillers. The benefit was clearest for chronic pain, but results for post-surgical pain were less clear, the study found. The study reported […]
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Share on PinterestA large new study found that people taking statins are unlikely to develop serious muscle problems. Sol de Zuasnabar Brebbia/Getty Images New research reports that serious muscular disorders are rare for people who take statins to help lower cholesterol levels. Researchers say their findings are important because many people avoid taking statins out […]
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Share on Pinterest A new definition for heart failure emphasizes earlier detection to improve treatment outcomes and survival rates. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images Global health experts have updated the definition and guidelines for heart failure. The experts say the new guidelines were spurred by the rising prevalence of heart failure. The guidelines include a standard definition […]
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Welcome to the latest episode (July 2026) of DOC Updates, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease. This month on DOC Updates: Aroda V, Buzzetti R, Dalskov S et al. “Efficacy and safety of once-weekly cagrilintide–semaglutide (CagriSema) in adults with type […]
Read MoreIntroduction This study examined how insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion are associated with hyperglucagonemia during oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Research design and methods A retrospective analysis included 247 patients with T2DM treated at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital from October 2022 to March 2025. All underwent a […]
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Simone Kelly went viral after reviving a man with Narcan at the Knicks parade. Here, she shares her passion for treating addiction. Share on PinterestKelly, 24, a pre-med student and volunteer EMT, is pursuing a calling in emergency psychiatry and addiction. Courtesy of Simone Kelly Simone Kelly was off-duty during the New York Knicks celebration […]
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Share on PinterestA first-of-its-kind AI tool was cleared by the FDA to detect underlying structural heart disease before symptoms present. ljubaphoto/Getty Images The FDA cleared the first artificial intelligence tool to detect hidden structural heart disease during routine ECGs. EchoNext is a heart screening designed to detect underlying disease before symptoms present. The new tool […]
Read MoreCurrent knowledge of hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) is drawn from case series and small observational cohorts, limiting applicability to broader clinical practice. There is a lack of robust, large-scale studies exploring triggers of HHS and associated mortality. This absence of reliable data impedes prevention strategies, tailored clinical guidelines, and equitable resource allocation. We conducted this […]
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