Amit Akirov, MD, Author at Clinical Advisor

Can Functional MRI Aid in the Diagnosis of Migraine?

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Amit Akirov, MD

February 17, 2020

Distinct pattern of abnormal brain connection on fMRI can assist in the differentiation between a healthy brain and a brain with migraine without aura.

Type 2 Diabetes Information Center

How Do Menarche Age and Menopausal Status Affect Type 2 Diabetes?

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Amit Akirov, MD

February 3, 2020

Menopause is linked to unfavorable health effects in women with type 2 diabetes, but older age at menarche may be associated with a decrease in these adverse effects.

Patient in hospital bed. Critical care needed.

Sleep Information Center

Apnea and Arrhythmia Associated With Increased Mortality Among Patients With Epilepsy

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Amit Akirov, MD

January 6, 2020

Investigators report cardiac arrhythmias with or without apnea among patients with epilepsy are associated with increased mortality risk.

Doctor consults young female patient who looks sad or anxious

Type 1 Diabetes Information Center

Suicide and Type 1 Diabetes: Importance of Risk Assessment in Young Patients

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Amit Akirov, MD

January 2, 2020

Assessment of suicide risk as part of routine pediatric type 1 diabetes care is feasible and necessary.

Diet and Nutrition Information Center

HDL Cholesterol Can Be Used to Monitor Triglycerides, Remnant Cholesterol

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Amit Akirov, MD

January 1, 2020

Low HDL-C may be used to monitor long-term average triglycerides and remnant cholesterol levels, similar to how high hemoglobin A1c is used to monitor long-term elevated glucose levels.

Neurology Information Center

Several Factors May Lead to Lower Breastfeeding Rates in Women With Epilepsy

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Amit Akirov, MD

December 25, 2019

Poor seizure control, lack of breastfeeding education from a neurologist or lactation consultant, are factors contributing to lower breastfeeding rates in women with epilepsy, compared with the general population.

Diet and Nutrition Information Center

Which Type of Exercise Preserves Bone Health While Dieting?

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Amit Akirov, MD

December 23, 2019

Resistance exercise alone or in combination with aerobic exercise was found to be better than aerobic exercise alone in reducing weight loss-induced decreases in hip BMD.