The timeline of digital health

“If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” – Maya Angelou This is precisely why we have created this article so that we can detail the timeline of the digital health milestones. All important events through its history, where we are now, and what the future might look like […]

Where does diabetes technology stand in 2022?

Over the course of the last few years, diabetes management has seen a radical transformation, thanks to technology. Through online mediums, the diabetes patient community has found a strong voice. Technology has allowed for continuous glucose monitoring taking the place of finger pricks; insulin pumps making the insulin dosage more predictable, digital patches. There is […]

Covid-19: in the saliva the possible predictive identikit of the seriously ill patient

Discovered three new markers for Covid-19 related to severe or mild disease conditions. Thanks to an innovative analysis using Artificial Intelligence and the study of the salivary microbiota and metabolome, it will be possible to direct therapeutic choices in situations of difficult clinical prediction. With the same symptoms, some people affected by Sars-CoV-2 need hospitalization […]

12 science-based benefits of meditation

In recent years, meditation is increasing in popularity as more and more people are aware of its benefits. Indeed, it helps to train your mind and help you to focus and redirect your thoughts. It helps you increase your awareness of your surroundings and yourself. A lot of people use meditation to reduce their stress levels […]

Coronavirus: the MEDTEC students’ research project

If there is one area that has been able to thrive under COVID-19, that is undoubtedly the scientific research. One example of this is the new research project conducted by students from the MEDTEC School at University during the second semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The project was aimed at second-year students attending […]

Microbiota, discovered the role of the “gate” protecting the brain from intestinal inflammation

The study, by researchers, provides a first-ever description of a new brain vascular barrier: it closes to protect the brain from intestinal inflammation, this generates anxiety-like states. A revolution in the understanding of how gut and brain communicate that opens the way to new therapeutic strategies. Depression and anxiety are common amongst those who […]

immunologist receives 1.25 million dollar grant from the Cancer Research Institute to study the immune system of cancer patients

A 1.25 million dollar, five-year grant aimed at studying immune responses in cancer patients. In July, an important economic recognition arrived from the Cancer Research Institute (CRI)   a private non-profit American foundation based in New York, which, for the first time, supports an Italian project. The winning project is the one carried out by Dr. […]

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