St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research

Nature: AI-made lung disease breakthrough

An international team of researchers has created a detailed map of individual cells in the adult lung, including those affected by chronic lung disease. The AI-driven finding shows that some lung tissue in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) exhibits signs of the disease before significant structural changes occur.

SourceSt Vincent's Institute of Medical Research·JournalNature Genetics·TypeImaging analysis·DateFeb 19, 2025

World-first trial offers new hope for type 1 diabetes

A world-first human trial shows that a commonly prescribed rheumatoid arthritis drug can safely and effectively preserve the body's own insulin production and suppress the progression of type 1 diabetes. The drug, baricitinib, was found to be effective in maintaining insulin production in people who initiated treatment within 100 days ...

SourceSt Vincent's Institute of Medical Research·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 6, 2023