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

How Does Trisomy 21 Affect Fetal Hematopoiesis?

Fetal hematopoietic stem cells in Down syndrome are 'primed' for differentiation, as revealed by single-cell multi-omics of over 1.1 million cells, potentially explaining early hematological abnormalities.

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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

Topical Vitamin D with Standard Acne Therapy Reduces Inflammation

A recent study found that topical vitamin D was associated with a reduction in proinflammatory cytokine levels and the severity of inflammatory acne lesions. Additional studies are needed to gain a clearer understanding of its mechanism of action.

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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

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

Voice-Activated CBT-I Reduces Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors

A recent study found that a voice-interactive, in-home CBT-I program may improve insomnia symptoms in breast cancer survivors.

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October 01, 2024

Saliva Alterations in T2D Tied to Poor Oral Health

When salivary flow or pH is disrupted, it can lead to imbalances in the oral microbiome, increasing the risk of dental caries.

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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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