Glaucoma medication could help prevent the buildup of Alzheimer’s-related tau proteins.

A common glaucoma medication has shown potential to prevent the accumulation of tau proteins linked to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in studies on zebrafish and mice. Researchers from the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge screened over 1,400 clinically approved drugs on genetically modified zebrafish to identify those capable of … Read more

Major donation fuels advances in ophthalmic artificial intelligence

The Icahn School of Medicine has received a transformative $5 million gift from the John and Daria Barry Foundation to advance the Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Health, now named “The Barry Family Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence and Human Health.” Established in 2023, the Center will expand clinical programs focused on … Read more

WHO and Saudi Arabia unveil new digital health partnership to support Hajj pilgrims

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a significant new digital health collaboration today, aimed at expanding the Hajj health card initiative to support the nearly 3 million pilgrims who journey to Mecca each year. The Hajj health card, built on WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network’s public key infrastructure, … Read more

Telemedicine and low-carb diet slashes diabetes meds and drives lasting remission

A groundbreaking five-year study has shown that a low-carbohydrate diet, combined with continuous remote care, can help people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) achieve long-term remission and significantly reduce their reliance on medication. The study, published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, evaluated a telemedicine intervention that helped participants follow a very low-carbohydrate diet to … Read more

FDA tightens AI regulations to enhance patient safety while fostering healthcare innovation

As AI technology advances rapidly, the FDA faces the challenge of balancing innovation with patient safety by developing regulations that ensure AI tools remain effective throughout their lifecycle. A Special Communication published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) discusses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more

Telemedicine enhances care quality and physician satisfaction

Telemedicine has been shown to improve both the quality of patient care and physician satisfaction, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. The COVID-19 lockdown in early 2020 disrupted daily routines and forced businesses to find new ways of connecting with customers. For physicians, this challenge was particularly acute, as … Read more

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals that investing just an additional US$0.24 per patient annually in digital health interventions, such as telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots, could save more than 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) over the next decade. This investment could also … Read more

Remote video consultations show positive impact on depression and anxiety

A study published today in The BMJ reveals that remote video consultations between patients and mental health specialists can lead to modest but significant improvements in symptoms of depression and anxiety. Although the effects were small, the researchers emphasize that the improvement is still meaningful, given the widespread prevalence of these disorders in the general … Read more

Telemedicine enhances care quality and physician satisfaction

Telemedicine not only enhances the quality of care but also boosts physician satisfaction, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. When the COVID-19 lockdown hit in early 2020, it disrupted our daily routines and forced businesses, including healthcare, to adapt quickly. For physicians, the challenge was particularly acute as they … Read more

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

A new joint report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals that an investment of just $0.24 per patient per year in digital health solutions—such as telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots—could save over 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) over the next decade. This investment could also prevent … Read more