Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause Linked to Asthma Development
Airway symptoms may develop in menopausal women with no prior history of asthma following the initiation of hormone replacement therapy.
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Guideline-Noncompliant Opioids Prescribed for Many With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Opioids were prescribed to nearly 43% of patients newly diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy who were started on pain medications.
Spinal Cord Stimulation May Provide Relief in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
At follow-up, 65.9% of the treatment group and 8.5% of the control cohort exhibited improvements in painful diabetic neuropathy.
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity
Investigators examined the effects of bariatric surgery on cancer risk in patients with NAFLD and severe obesity.
SGLT2i Use Linked to Reduced Mortality in Comorbid HF, Diabetes
SGLT2i use was linked to reduced mortality and morbidity in a real-world cohort of patients with heart failure and diabetes.
Medical and Surgical Management of Aldosteronism
The authors explore the etiology and clinical presentation of primary and secondary aldosteronism as well as medical and surgical treatment options.
Hand Grip Strength Linked to Greater Bone Size, Strength in Older Individuals
Researchers determined the association between grip strength and distal radius bone density, size, and strength in both older men and women enrolled in the Framingham Osteoporosis study.
Lifestyle Changes May Increase CVD Risk in Some T2D Patients
Intensive lifestyle intervention may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease for type 2 diabetes patients with overweight or obesity and poor glucose control.
Cardiorenal Disease Burden Increased in Type 1 Diabetes Across Lifespan
Patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but now, a new study shows that type 1 diabetes patients are more susceptible to both cardiovascular and renal disease.
Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk for Parkinson Disease
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk for Parkinson disease (PD), as well as more rapid PD progression.
Thyroid Disease Linked With Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk
Thyroid disease prevention strategies may help stave off AMD.
Can Vitamin D Lower Diabetes Risk and Reduce Cancer Progression, Mortality?
Vitamin D supplementation is associated with a 13% decrease in progression to diabetes in patients with prediabetes.
Sydney AFF Score Accurately Detects Atypical Femur Fractures in Women
The Sydney AFF Score is a tool to help differentiate atypical from typical femur fractures in women, independent of bisphosphonate use.
Fitness Trackers Can Help Patients With Obesity Lose Weight
Health wearable devices are effective intervention tools for reducing body weight in individuals with overweight/obesity and chronic comorbidities.
Kidney Stones Associated With Osteoporosis, Fractures
Bone loss in patients with kidney stone disease, particularly in men, has been underappreciated in clinical practice, according to investigators.
USPSTF Urges Prediabetes, T2DM Screen for Overweight Adults
The USPSTF recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in overweight or obese adults aged 35 to 70 years.
Falsely Elevated HbA1c in a Patient With Euglycemia
Certain hemoglobin variants and conditions have been shown to affect red blood cell lifespan and hence may lead to false HbA1c results.
Treatment With Testosterone Significantly Reduces T2D Risk
Overweight or obese men frequently have low serum testosterone concentrations, which is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Regularly Monitoring Glucose and Using Insulin Pump Lowers HbA1c in Juvenile Type 1 Diabetes
Although different insulin analogs, pumps, and sensors have been proven to work, studies have shown that few children and adolescents achieve recommended HbA1c targets.
Patients With Congestive Heart Failure Experience Few Complications Following Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery was found to be safe for patients with congestive heart failure.
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