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medicalupdateonline.com | Charlie King
Subscribe Canada can learn from England’s successful diabetes prevention program to build its own programs to tackle diabetes prevention across the country, argue authors in an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250057. In 2022, Canada released a diabetes framework that calls on provincial and Indigenous governing bodies to build community-based programs to help address increases in new cases of diabetes. Based on evidence...
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medicalupdateonline.com | Charlie King
Subscribe A video consultation between patient and surgeon is just as good as a physical visit to the outpatient clinic to discuss a major operation.
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medicalupdateonline.com | Charlie King
Subscribe A new study from Emory University addresses the growing global crisis of antibiotic-resistant infections.
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medicalupdateonline.com | Charlie King
Subscribe Football’s governing body FIFA should drop Coca-Cola as sponsors of the 2025 Club World Cup which begins this week, urge doctors in The BMJ today. Dr Chris van Tulleken at University College London and Professor Carlos Monteiro at the University of São Paulo, say Coca-Cola and other sugary drinks companies have exploited the world’s most popular sport for commercial gain – profiting off players and fans while contributing to a global health crisis. FIFA now has an opportunity to...
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medicalupdateonline.com | Charlie King
Subscribe Roche announced the launch of its Elecsys PRO-C3 test, a new diagnostic solution designed to assess the severity of liver fibrosis in patients showing signs of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).The test, developed in partnership with Nordic Bioscience, offers clinicians a simple and efficient method of identifying patients with liver fibrosis of varying severity, enabling timely intervention and appropriate management of the disease. “The Elecsys...
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medicalupdateonline.com | Charlie King
Subscribe A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows that primary care clinics can successfully help patients start using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), which track blood sugar levels in real time. The study was published in BMC Primary Care. In the study, 76 primary care practices in Colorado explored two different approaches to help practices start using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) with their patients. Some practices chose a self-guided option...
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sustainabilitymag.com | Charlie King
Randy leads carbon removal for Google, which is one of the largest corporate supporters of early-stage carbon removal technologies. He is responsible for all aspects of Google's approach, from strategy to procurement to research and partnerships, with a mandate to help Google reach net zero in whatever way most helps the planet reach net zero. Randy is a member of the advisory board for both Frontier and Symbiosis, two corporate coalitions Google co-founded to advance the field.
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sustainabilitymag.com | Charlie King
London Climate Action Week (LCAW) is one of the world’s largest and most influential climate events, uniquely harnessing the power of London’s diverse ecosystem to accelerate both local and global climate action. As LCAW 2025 approaches, here’s everything you need to know about its history, this year’s themes and how you can get involved.
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medicalupdateonline.com | Charlie King
Subscribe Increased activity in a specific biological pathway may explain why many patients with a deadly form of skin cancer do not respond to the latest cancer treatments, a new study shows. Publishing in the journal Cancer Research online June 10, the study featured data generated from experiments with human tissues and cells from patients with advanced melanoma that were implanted into mice. Results uncovered therapeutic targets that could limit melanoma growth in patients whose cancer...
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sustainabilitymag.com | Charlie King
As global expectations for climate action intensify, corporations are finding their energy use under the spotlight like never before. While most companies see the bulk of their emissions in Scope 3, Scope 2 emissions make up a substantial share of many organisations’ carbon footprints, as well as a notable operational cost. Cutting these emissions has evolved beyond a question of corporate social responsibility; it is now a critical strategic priority.
