Diabetes
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COVID-19: Extra caution needed for patients with diabetes
Coexisting heart disease, kidney disease, advanced age, and frailty are likely to further increase the severity of disease.
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CV health in pregnancy improves outcomes for mother and infant
PHOENIX – “Further study is needed across pregnancy and in other settings,” Dr. Perak said.
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Smoking, hypoglycemia, kidney function tied to vision loss in type 2 diabetes
Smoking cessation and management strategies to avoid severe hypoglycemia and preserve kidney function may offset vision loss in patients with...
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Internist reports from COVID-19 front lines near Seattle
KENT, WASHINGTON – Dr. Elisabeth Poorman’s clinic has decided to convert all COVID-19 cases with symptoms into...
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FDA to revise safety evaluation of type 2 diabetes drugs
The draft guidance will replace the requirement that manufacturers conduct cardiovascular outcomes trials to rule out unacceptable cardiovascular...
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Risk factors for death from COVID-19 identified in Wuhan patients
The odds of dying in the hospital increased with age, higher SOFA score, and D-dimer level exceeding 1 mcg/L.
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Belapectin misses endpoints in NASH trial
A post-hoc subgroup analysis suggested a benefit for patients without esophageal varices.
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CMS to test model limiting out-of-pocket costs for insulin
The Part D Senior Savings Model would lower out-of-pocket costs to a maximum of a $35 copay for a 30-day supply throughout the plan year.
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Study: Glycemic control improved in fasting diabetic Muslims
This research has implications beyond the observant Muslim community, notes Dr. Jonathan G. Gabison.
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Rotavirus vaccination is not a risk factor for type 1 diabetes
The findings should provide reassurance that rotavirus vaccination can be safely administered to infants.
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Biomarker pattern flags risk for microalbuminuria in diabetes patients
Earlier identification of at-risk individuals could be useful in guiding targeted preventive therapy.