Diabetes
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Bone biopsy in suspected osteomyelitis: Culture and histology matter
Podiatrist says it’s not enough to get a culture biopsy on its own; genetic sequencing may play a role in future.
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ASCEND: Aspirin, fish oil flop in diabetes
MUNICH – No benefit for primary cardiovascular prevention seen in massive ASCEND trial.
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Lorcaserin shows CV safety in CAMELLIA-TIMI 61
It’s the first weight-loss drug ever to show cardiovascular safety, Dr. Erin Bohula said in an interview.
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FOURIER analysis: PCSK9 inhibition helps MetS patients the most
MUNICH –
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Restrictions on EMT glucagon administration should be lifted
“Increasing the availability of glucagon in the prehospital setting will likely result in reduced cost burden and adverse consequences of severe...
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Early HbA1c levels may predict gestational diabetes
The test improved predictive performance when added to conventional risk factors.
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ADA/EASD: Draft consensus statement on managing hyperglycemia in T2DM
ORLANDO – Draft recommendations for hyperglycemia management in T2DM were released at the scientific sessions of the ADA.
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The VADT at 15 years: No legacy effect of intensive glucose control in T2DM
Final VADT follow-up study results show no legacy effect for CV or renal outcomes at 15 years in the intensive glucose therapy arm.
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Studies support cardiovascular risk management in T2DM
Smoking cessation and other steps to manage cardiovascular risk can help improve the long-term outlook for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus...
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Address physical health risks of people with SMI
ROCKVILLE, MD. – Strategies still are needed to fight obesity, diabetes, smoking, and sedentary behavior.
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ADA underscores distinctions in youth, adult T1DM
Management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents should take into account the unique challenges of disease management in that...