October 04, 2024

Comparing Once-Weekly vs. Daily Insulin Administration for T2D

Can once-weekly insulin efsitora offer equivalent HbA1c reduction as daily degludec for T2D patients—while reducing severe hypoglycemia to zero?

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October 04, 2024

Epilepsy Linked to Heart Risks in Seniors

A recent study reveals that older adults with a history of epilepsy face a heightened risk of cardiovascular events, with medication use playing a significant role in this association.

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October 04, 2024

Patient-Centered Approach to Medication Deprescribing

Mailing educational brochures before appointments led to a 29.5% deprescribing rate, compared to 25.8% in controls, suggesting a simple intervention can significantly shift medication management.

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October 03, 2024

24-Hour Oxygen Therapy Comparable to 15-Hour Regimen

A recent study compared the effects of 24-hour versus 15-hour long-term oxygen therapy in patients with severe hypoxemia, finding no significant advantage of the former over the latter.

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October 02, 2024

HDL Cholesterol's Vitamin D Dance: A Gender Twist

New research reveals that men's HDL cholesterol follows an inverted U-shaped relationship with vitamin D levels, while women maintain a consistently positive correlation.

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October 02, 2024

Teen Prediabetes: A Hidden Risk for Pregnancy Complications

New study finds preconception prediabetes in teens and young adults more than doubles gestational diabetes risk, suggesting a critical window for early intervention and screening.

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October 02, 2024

Diabetes Screening Practices in Women With PCOS

Close to 75% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome were screened for diabetes, but only 19% were screened using the recommended oral glucose tolerance test.

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October 01, 2024

Why Does Vitamin D Work Differently Across Cultures?

A meta-analysis of 99 randomized controlled trials reveals vitamin D supplementation significantly improved cardiometabolic risk factors, with more pronounced benefits observed in non-Western populations, individuals with lower baseline 25[OH]D levels, and those with lower BMI.

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September 30, 2024

Fertility Treatments and Cardiac Risks: New Data Emerges

In a study of over 7.7 million births, children conceived through assisted reproductive technology showed a higher risk of major congenital heart defects compared to those conceived naturally, prompting a reevaluation of prenatal cardiac screening protocols.

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