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Fewer hypos with CGM in routine pediatric T1DM care
BERLIN – In the first year after the initiation of continuous glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia episodes needing external help were significantly...
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Bariatric surgery ups risk of suicide, self-harm
Risk is greatest in the first few years after surgery, according to a new meta-analysis.
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Nasal glucagon ‘viable alternative’ to intramuscular administration
BERLIN – Severe hypoglycemia was reversed successfully in all patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus given nasal glucagon.
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‘Phenomenal’ REDUCE-IT establishes triglyceride theory
Why did REDUCE-IT succeed while other trials and compounds failed? Dr. Deedwania explains that it, for the first time, used the appropriate...
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ADA releases guidelines for type 2 diabetes in children, youth
Once a diagnosis is made, treatment includes lifestyle management and pharmacologic therapy.
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High incidence of treatment-resistant hypertension in SLE comes with high mortality
CHICAGO – Treatment-resistant hypertension is associated with a 289% increased all-cause mortality risk in systemic lupus erythematosus.
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CAC scores in type 1 diabetes no higher than general population
CHICAGO – Most type 1 diabetes patients have a coronary artery calcium score of zero.
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Levonorgestrel implant right after delivery does not affect breastfeeding, infant growth
There were similar rates of infant growth in both groups at 6 months, and there were no significant between-group differences in time to...
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Empagliflozin reduces left ventricular mass
CHICAGO – New finding helps explain mechanism underlying the SGLT2 inhibitor’s cardiovascular benefits.
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Open enrollment: HealthCare.gov busier in week 2
Fewer plans have been selected, compared with last year, but the gap has closed since week 1.
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New HHS physical activity guidelines break fresh ground
CHICAGO – “Everyone can dramatically improve their health just by moving – anytime, anywhere, and by any means that gets you active.” – Adm. Brett...