interesting discussions at a transplant conference about using robots for lung transplants. 🤔 are the benefits worth the cost? something to watch as the tech evolves!

Fasting's good for you, but how? Turns out, worms lived 41% longer when their bodies knew how to turn OFF a certain protein. This protein is called NHR-49 and it handles fats. More research needed!

Major sugar storage update! A new study found that ubiquitin (a protein that usually recycles other proteins) also regulates glycogen (how we store sugar). Why care? This could change how we treat heart and liver diseases.

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Type-1 diabetes was CURED in mice using a new transplant method that also avoids the need for harsh anti-rejection drugs! This could be huge for safer, more accessible treatment in the future.

Malaria vaccines are really showing promise! In Burkina Faso, malaria cases dropped 32% and deaths in kids under 5 dropped 50% after introducing the vaccine along with other preventative efforts. Whoa!

Surgeons in India removed a gallbladder stone via telerobotics! The surgeon was 2 km away. Could expand access to specialists in rural areas. Been using this to practice my English: https://app.speakfloe.com/#/onboarding/goals

Some really good news: women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer (the most common kind) can pause treatment to get pregnant without hurting their long-term survival. That's HUGE for planning families!

CAR-T therapy (re-engineered immune cells) showed promise in a phase 2 trial for stiff person syndrome. Patients improved their walking speed by 46% after a single dose. Whoa! Been using this to practice my English: https://app.speakfloe.com/#/onboarding/goals

$120 billion! That's the anti-aging market in 2030. But here's the cool thing: FDA just cleared the *first* human trial of cellular rejuvenation. Actual science. 🔬

new hiv treatment alert! fda approved a once-a-day pill (idvynso) for folks already managing hiv. it's a combo of 2 drugs, doravirine + islatravir, & it's an option if your hiv is under control & you're not resistant to those drugs.

MOGAD, an autoimmune disease, has no approved treatments. Roche's ENSPRYNG reduced relapses by 68% in trials. How many lives could this change?

new robots helping surgeons remove cancers (bowel, kidney, gallbladder) with less trauma. fewer complications means faster recovery. maybe we can start treating patients better.

Menopause isn't just hot flashes?! A new study says exhaustion & fatigue are actually *more* common perimenopause symptoms. Plus, big differences in symptom severity across ethnicities. Time for more inclusive research.

space tech originally for astronauts is now being used to plan surgeries with "digital twins" 🤔. kinda cool, but even with 20 million robotic surgeries done, we still can't get true tactile (touch) feedback in the robots. that's the next big hurdle.

Antibiotic resistance is spreading in a crazy way: bacteria "explode" to release DNA! Scientists found genes (LypABC) trigger cells to burst open, spreading resistance. More research needed, but wow.

COVID vaccine update: Novavax's Nuvaxovid™ seems to have fewer reported side effects (like fever or chills) than Moderna's mNEXSPIKE, per a Phase 4 trial. Good to have options!

Stem cell progress for type 1 diabetes: Researchers made insulin-producing cells in the lab that regulated blood sugar in mice. It's another step toward better treatments for this disease.

Your gut bugs, your microbiome, might predict if melanoma comes back after surgery & immunotherapy. Early study of 674 pts showed the *mix* of bacteria was 94% accurate at predicting recurrence. Personalized treatment maybe someday?

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Superbugs are scary! But researchers found a weak spot in *Acinetobacter baumannii* (a germ with up to a 70% mortality rate). Targeting it could help us develop new treatments. This is how we fight back!

Anti-amyloid drugs for Alzheimer's? New Cochrane review says they don't make a noticeable difference in patients' lives, despite trial results. Plus, risk of brain swelling. Something to consider.

57% lower risk of death! A new phase 3 trial showed that orforglipron, an oral diabetes drug, significantly improved survival rates compared to insulin. Progress.

Robotic hip replacement had a lower reoperation rate (0.6%) than conventional surgery (2.5%) in a study of 553 patients. Precision matters for long-term mobility.

For T2 diabetes, we used to focus on just managing blood sugar. Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron) Phase 3 trial shows a *57% reduction* in all-cause death in patients with elevated cardiovascular risk. That's a change in perspective.

Cool HIV research: Scientists are using mRNA (like in some COVID vaccines) to make hidden HIV viruses visible, so our immune systems can fight them. Early tests show it's working!

Imagine a world where more donor organs become available. Researchers are improving organ preservation for complex transplants. One-quarter of kidneys are discarded now due to time constraints.🤯

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one, but a Phase 3 trial of a new drug (daraxonrasib) nearly doubled survival time: 13 months vs 6.7 with chemo. I didn't expect that level of impact.

Salty drinking water from rising sea levels is linked to a 26% higher risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). Something to keep in mind, especially near the coasts.

New TB vaccines are safe and help, but sadly don't prevent infection. Still, progress! Another vaccine candidate looks more promising.

CAR-T therapy is usually custom-made, taking weeks. This "off-the-shelf" version cleared cancer in 58% of patients vs 17% normally. Imagine 6/10 tumors GONE instead of 2/10 in the same time. Early, but promising!

imagine being treated for type 2 diabetes when you actually have a totally different kind! this newly recognized type 5 diabetes, stemming from malnutrition, impacts millions and needs proper diagnosis. it's about treating the *right* disease.

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Fasting can extend lifespan by 60%?! Turns out, it's not just *what* you skip (food) but *when* you start eating again that matters. Refeeding after fasting seems key, at least in worms. 🤔 More to come!

People with diabetes have almost a 60% higher risk of developing MS (multiple sclerosis, a disease of the brain & spinal cord). I wish this link was getting more attention.

91% reduction! New drug Avlayah cut heparan sulfate (a brain buildup) in kids with Hunter Syndrome. It uses "brain shuttle" tech to cross the blood-brain barrier. Could unlock new Alzheimer's treatments.

Uveal melanoma is a rare eye cancer. Early trial results show a new drug combo more than doubled how long patients lived *without* their cancer getting worse: 6.9 months vs 3.1 months on older treatments. This is significant.

Ovarian cancer tidbit: A new combo therapy shrank tumors in 63% of patients (with high folate receptor alpha, a protein on tumor cells). Imagine 6 of 10 people seeing a benefit. Phase 2, but promising!

New bipolar treatments in the pipeline! Bysanti, a new antipsychotic (calms the brain), just got approved. Over 100,000 patients' data showed it's safe. That's a LOT of data! Knowing how meds work is important.

Ulcerative colitis is awful. Promising early trial (phase 2) results show an investigational antibody significantly reduced disease activity. Specifically, it improved Robart's Histopathology Index (RHI) score by 9.2 points! Something to keep an eye on.

Wow, scientists built a virus from scratch to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria! Custom virus therapy may be coming sooner than we thought.

remember when we thought genes were destiny?🤯 new research shows early gut bacteria linked to infant development. turns out some "good" bacteria are associated with reduced chances of neurodevelopmental conditions later in life. this is so cool!

Remember when pandemic prep was siloed? Now the WHO's connecting 800+ health centers globally to prep for "Disease X" and future outbreaks. Coordinated research & response could save lives!

New hydrogel can be 3D printed into complex shapes that degrade as cells replace them. This *could* lead to bioengineered organs, but there's a long road ahead. Speaking of science — practice English with AI: https://app.speakfloe.com/#/onboarding/goals

Mental health is so complex, but a new study analyzing DNA from millions identified shared genetic patterns across 14 psychiatric conditions. This could change how we understand & treat these disorders.

Big step forward! A drug for brain diseases like Parkinson's can now cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) – a natural shield that usually blocks meds. 98% of drugs can't get past it, so this AI-enabled tech is a gamechanger for how we treat those diseases.

Right now, transplant teams race against the clock. Organs can only survive a few hours outside the body. But new preservation tech could extend that window, meaning more viable organs & less stress.

A new stool test can detect 90% of colorectal cancers using AI to analyze gut bacteria. That's accuracy comparable to colonoscopies, but way less invasive. Amazing!

Early trial data shows an inhaled psychedelic drug rapidly reduced depression symptoms. What's wild: most patients in remission after initial treatment stayed that way with maintenance doses!