Prevalence of blinding retinal conditions high in the US
The U.S. burden of blinding retinal conditions is high, according to a meta-analysis published online March 19 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Mar 24, 2026
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Diabetes Mellitus: News and Research on Diabetes Complications
MeSH tree: C19.246.099
Bariatric surgery in adolescents 'reprograms' kidney biology to promote recovery
Scientists have discovered novel molecular mechanisms that contribute to recovery from diabetic kidney disease following bariatric surgery in adolescents with type 2 diabetes and obesity, mechanisms that may serve as potential ...
Mar 23, 2026
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AI-powered imaging tracks wound healing under the skin in real time
No matter the size or severity, wounds on human skin are difficult to monitor while they heal. Biopsies disrupt the wound site and are too invasive for routine, repeated monitoring, and most medical imaging devices that could ...
Mar 20, 2026
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Metformin use linked to lower odds of new-onset neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Metformin use is associated with reduced odds of new-onset International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to a study published online Jan. 30 in Ophthalmology ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Study tests five multimodal AI models on CT scan, finds 20% major errors
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming health care. AI systems can now detect diabetic eye disease from retinal photos and analyze CT images for signs of early-stage lung cancers and stroke. Right now, at hospitals ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Combination therapy reduces effects of 'zombie cells' in diabetic kidney disease, research finds
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a drug-and-supplement combination therapy that is capable of reducing the harmful effects of senescent cells—also known as "zombie cells"—in diabetic kidney disease. In eBioMedicine, ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Team develops 3D-printed bandage to help heal chronic wounds
A team of University of Mississippi researchers is developing a way to use 3D-printed medicated patches to help close persistent sores and ulcers. The researchers in the School of Pharmacy have created a customizable wound ...
Mar 3, 2026
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After total pancreatectomy, most endocrine crises hit within three months
After undergoing a total pancreatectomy, where the pancreas is surgically removed in its entirety, many patients face potentially life-threatening endocrine complications like hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. This ...
Feb 28, 2026
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Drug that targets immune cells shows potential as new treatment for diabetic heart disease
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that a medication originally developed for glycemic control can reverse serious heart damage—not by controlling blood sugar as originally intended, but by retraining ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Fiber-optic tear test spots LCN1 and VEGF together for diabetic retinopathy
Tear fluid is emerging as an attractive source of diagnostic information because it can be collected easily and noninvasively. Changes in tear composition often reflect underlying physiological conditions, making tears a ...
Feb 15, 2026
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