Adam Hochron

Patients with diabetes face a variety of health challenges as a result of their condition, including diabetic blindness. A team of researchers at the University of Virginia is working with stem cells to try and prevent loss of vision in these patients due to diabetic retinopathy.

As more is learned about the potential benefits of stem cells, a recent study looked at whether patients with osteoarthritis could benefit from the treatment.

Patients with gastric ulcers are always looking for the fastest way to heal their conditions. A recent study looked at whether exercise in rats helped expedite the healing process.

While everyone has the fibroblast 23 hormone there has been some research into whether it can be linked to diseases and other conditions that can make some people sick.

While its base is the same as currently used tests for thyroid cancer a new approach is looking to redefine the specificity and exclusivity to help patients get a better idea of their condition.

Patients being tested for thyroid cancer want to know they are receiving the most accurate information possible following the test. A new method could help provide both answers for patients and direction for doctors about the best course of action.

Diabetes can be a difficult condition for patients to manage no matter how old they are, but it can be especially difficult during adolescence. A recent study looked at whether taking care of a water-loving friend could actually help young patients with diabetes take better care of themselves.

Treatment for patients who are obese or overweight have seen significant improvements in treatment options over the past decade, but there is still much ore work to be done.

In a global community it can be just as important for doctors to remember where their patients come from as where they are now. Understanding different cultures can help provide care to all segments of the population.

Patients with chronic critical illness face a litany of health issues after their treatment needing care for these conditions. While pamidronate has been used in the past a new study looked at whether the treatment affects areas like bone absorption and overall mortality and ventilator liberation.

A considerable amount of progress has been made in treating diabetes this year both for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The approval of new medications and potential devices in the future have made for a bright outlook for patients.

Fecal microbiota transplant has been used to treat patients with c-diff for a while now but one of the biggest questions is what else can it do. A recent study looked at using the procedure to remove antibiotic resistant genes.

Patients with C-Diff are being treated with fecal microbiota transplantation but there is still more research being done in the field to learn more about the potential benefits in the field.

Hormone therapy has proven a very effective option for many women during menopause but there has also been some evidence that it can increase the likelihood of bleeding disorders. A recent study looked at the link between the two.

Whether patients have irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease what matters to them most is getting the correct diagnosis and treatment as quickly as possible.

Whether it is due to doctors waiting to make a diagnosis or patients waiting to see a doctor in the first place, diagnosis delay can be a considerable issue for patients with celiac disease. A recent study looked at just how big a problem this can be in the medical community.

With research of progressive multiple sclerosis lagging behind that of the relapsing form of the condition a group of the top minds from around the world is looking to speed up the process to help patients that need it most.

Patients coming out of surgery face a variety of risks even when the operation is done. A group is looking into a new device that can help with patients undergoing abdominal surgery to detect ileus after going under the knife.

The internet can be an endless source of information for patients looking to learn more about their conditions and possible treatments and surgical options. Whether those sources provide the help needed is another issue for healthcare professionals to tackle.

As hepatitis C becomes a curable condition in many parts of the world research is also showing the financial benefits of allowing once sick patients to resume their normal lives after treatment.

For patients who might need an intestinal transplant the surgery can often be a difficult and not always a permanent process. A new area of research is looking at whether cells can form intestines in the patients without needing the full transplant process.

As researchers look to learn more about drug induced liver injury sometimes looking at one patient alone cannot determine the potential causes of the condition. A recent preliminary study looked at what might be a "hidden pattern," to help patients.

It was a busy few days in Indianapolis for the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. The annual meeting highlighted not only new treatments currently available to patients but also work coming down the pipeline for future options.

The development of new monoclonal antibodies could provide benefit for patients with multiple sclerosis in the future. Exactly how they will be used and what their usage could mean for treatment remains to be determined.

There are many things patients with multiple sclerosis can do to help in their own treatment of the condition. Research is looking at how diet can help improve quality of life and make a difference in the bigger picture.

One of the scariest things a patient with multiple sclerosis can experience is a relapse of their symptoms, particularly after a period of calm. How they are treated can determine their quality of life going forward.

It has been four years since the Indiana University Health System developed it post intensive care clinic and in that time they have seen positive results in a variety of fields. Taking that success and building on it while helping other clinics develop has been and will be the focus of the group going forward.

The intensive care unit is one of the most important parts of a hospital providing the highest level of service. Even with that being the case it may be time to take a new approach to treatment in this area.

Patients who are discharged from intensive care may not always be ready to return to their normal lives. Plans, therefore are necessary to ensure they get the care they need even when they are out of the hospital.

Patients who are admitted to the intensive care unit face a litany of potential issues from that part of their hospital stay alone. How they recover from that process can often dictate whether they will be readmitted to the hospital in the near future.