Diabetes
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Sacubitril/valsartan enhances glycemic control in diabetic patients with heart failure
New PARADIGM-HF analysis indicates a two-fer benefit.
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In type 2 diabetes, chronotype may affect depressive symptoms
For patients with type 2 diabetes, larks may have an edge on owls when it comes to mood, according to a new study.
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Osteoarthritis’ link to metabolic syndrome tied to body weight, BMI
Teasing out higher body mass’ effects on the development of OA via increased joint loading and metabolic derangements will require new study...
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Moderate exercise benefits hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients
There were clinically meaningful improvements in exercise capacity; patients felt better.
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VIDEO: Clear food labels may improve healthy habits
WASHINGTON – Clear nutrition labels could improve grocery shopping.
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AKI seen in 64% of children hospitalized with diabetic ketoacidosis
Acute kidney injury, including severe forms, may be a common complication of DKA
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Humira Pen topped per-person drug spending in 2016
The spending top 10 includes three drugs for diabetes, two for arthritis/psoriasis, and two for multiple sclerosis.
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CGM safe and effective without additional blood glucose testing
Is continuous glucose monitoring ready for use alone, without the addition of confirmatory blood glucose monitoring?
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When to screen asymptomatic diabetics for CAD
SNOWMASS, COLO. – The use of coronary artery calcium screening in the subset of asymptomatic diabetes patients at higher clinical risk of CAD...
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Osteoarthritis in hip or knee can increase diabetes risk
Walking limitation is a major factor explaining the increased risk for diabetes in people with hip or knee osteoarthritis that was observed in a...
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AACE: Updated lipid guidelines include ‘extreme risk’ category
Patients deemed to be at extreme risk should have their LDL cholesterol lowered below 55 mg/dL, a new standard that is supported by data from a...