Tag: Diabetes
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Virtual Reality Therapy Eases Chronic Pain: A Modern Approach
Introduction: A New Tool in Chronic Pain Management Chronic pain can linger long after initial illness or treatment, affecting quality of life and daily function. In recent years, virtual reality (VR) therapy has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological option for patients with various chronic pain conditions. By immersing patients in carefully designed digital environments, VR…
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How Virtual Reality Is Easing Chronic Pain in Patients Post-Chemotherapy and Beyond
Introduction: A new ally in chronic pain management Chronic pain affects millions and often resists traditional treatments. In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising tool to help patients manage persistent pain. By immersing users in engaging, distraction-rich environments, VR can alter pain perception, reduce anxiety, and support rehabilitation. This article explores…
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New Studies Tie Some Food Preservatives to Higher Diabetes and Cancer Risk
Preservatives and Public Health: What the Studies Show Two recent studies published in Nature Communications and The BMJ are drawing attention to the potential health implications of certain food preservatives. While the research does not prove causation, it strengthens concerns that long-term exposure to some additives could be linked to higher risks of type 2…
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The Hidden Economic Toll of Diabetes: unpaid caregiving could drain trillions by 2050
Unveiling the Hidden Cost of Diabetes When people hear about the financial burden of diabetes, the focus often lands on medical bills and pharmaceutical expenses. A groundbreaking international modelling study shifts the lens, revealing a larger, less visible driver: unpaid caregiving. The research suggests that the long-term macroeconomic impact of diabetes goes beyond healthcare expenditure…
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Unpaid Caregiving Costs: The Hidden Economic Toll of Diabetes by 2050
Overview: A Hidden Driver of Diabetes Costs New research shows that the global macroeconomic burden of diabetes by 2050 may be driven as much by unpaid caregiving as by direct medical expenses. A large international modelling study projects that the economic impact could reach up to a staggering amount, with unpaid caregiving accounting for a…
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Diabetes Could Drain Up to INT$78.8 Trillion from Global Economy by 2050, Study Finds
Overview: A Hidden, Growing Global Challenge Diabetes is widely recognized for its medical toll, but the newest international modelling study makes a stark claim about its long-term macroeconomic impact. By 2050, the global economy could face an INT$78.8 trillion drain, not merely from health expenditures but from the hidden costs of unpaid caregiving and productivity…
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Ethnic Minorities in England and Diabetes Tech Access
Overview: A gap in access to diabetes technology New analysis shows that people from ethnic minority backgrounds in England are less likely to have access to the latest diabetes technology, even though they are more likely to live with diabetes. Devices such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can improve blood sugar control, reduce complications, and…
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Ethnic Minorities in England Face Barriers to Diabetes Tech Access
Overview: Inequality in diabetes technology access People from ethnic minority backgrounds in England are less likely to have access to the latest diabetes technology, a new analysis finds, even though they are more likely to live with diabetes. The finding adds to the growing body of evidence that health technology adoption often mirrors social inequities.…
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Bridging the Gap: Ethnic Minorities in England Face Barriers to Diabetes Tech
Overview: A growing disparity in diabetes technology access New analyses indicate a troubling trend: people from ethnic minority backgrounds in England are less likely to have access to the latest diabetes technology, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), even though they are more likely to live with diabetes. This gap raises concerns about equity in…
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Nutrition and Chronic Diseases: Diet as a Modifiable Risk Factor
Introduction: Why Nutrition Matters for Chronic Disease Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity account for a large share of health care costs and daily suffering in the United States. With over half of adults living with at least one chronic condition, clinicians increasingly recognize that diet is the single largest modifiable…