Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Diabetes, and the Test of Time Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Diabetes, and the Test of Time
How does diabetes mellitus impact the clinical profile and outcome of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? How might it affect disease management?European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Treating Depression May Reduce Mortality in Diabetes Patients
MONDAY, July 8, 2019 -- The use of most types of antidepressants (ATDs) is associated with significantly reduced mortality among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and comorbid depression, according to a study published online July 2 in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 8, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Neurofilament Light Chain Levels Predict Stroke Risk in Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2019 -- Serum neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels can predict incident stroke among middle-aged and older adults with diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in the July issue of Stroke.
Frederick K. Korley, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 3, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Diabetes and Risk of HCC and Mortality in Chronic HBV Diabetes and Risk of HCC and Mortality in Chronic HBV
This study investigated the impact of diabetes mellitus on the development and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in individuals with chronic hepatitis B virus infection.Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 2, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Metformin May Cut Mortality Risk in Post-Pancreatitis Diabetes
MONDAY, July 1, 2019 -- Metformin use may promote a survival benefit in individuals with post-pancreatitis diabetes mellitus (PPDM), but not pancreatic cancer-related diabetes (PCRD), according to a study published online June 21 in Diabetes... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 1, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
There's need to intensify diabetes screening amongst older patients living with HIV
This study examines the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in newly diagnosed HIV-positive patients in Buffalo City Municipality, East London, South Africa. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 28, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Diabetes Mellitus as Underlying or Contributing Cause Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2004--2017
During 2004-2017, the death rate from diabetes mellitus as underlying or contributing cause among adults aged ≥65 years decreased in the United States. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - June 20, 2019 Category: American Health Tags: Diabetes MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Older Adult's Health Tuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis Vaccine (BCG) Source Type: news
Elevated CTRP1 Plasma Concentration Is Associated with Sepsis and Pre-Existing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Critically Ill Patients.
This study demonstrates significantly elevated levels of CTRP1 in critically ill patients, particularly with sepsis, and links circulating CTRP1 to inflammatory and metabolic disturbances. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy May Up Risk for Obesity in Offspring
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 -- Pregnancy hyperglycemia at levels below the threshold for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and maternal obesity are associated with childhood obesity, according to a study recently published in PLOS ONE.
Samantha F.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 10, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Three different types of tachyarrhythmia and QT prolongation in a suicide attempt - Sahashi Y, Naruse G, Okura H.
A 47-year-old Japanese woman, with a medical history of schizophrenia and diabetes mellitus, was hospitalized because of disturbance of consciousness after ingesting numerous tablets in an attempted suicide. Her usual medications included metformin, vil... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 8, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Individualized Care Plans Advised for T2DM With Heart Failure
FRIDAY, June 7, 2019 -- Team-based care emphasizing development of individualized care plans is recommended for management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and heart failure, according to a scientific statement issued by the American Heart... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 7, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
WHO cognitive decline and dementia guideline cites three Cochrane Reviews
The World Health Organization ' s latestguideline on risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia has been published. This guideline provides global, evidence-informed recommendations on how to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.It features evidence from reviews of theCochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement group in 3 of the guideline ’s evidence profiles - Physical activity interventions, Management of diabetes and Management of dyslipidaemia. The featured reviews are:Aerobic exercise to improve cognitive function in older people without known cognitive impairment. Effect of the treatment of ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - May 29, 2019 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
T2DM Is Risk Factor for Liver Fibrosis Progression in NAFLD
FRIDAY, May 24, 2019 -- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a risk factor for progression of liver fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a study published online May 21 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 24, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Gestational Diabetes Risk
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2019 -- Maternal vitamin D deficiency, as early as the first trimester of pregnancy, is associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study recently published in Diabetes, Obesity and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 22, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Obesity medicine association announces major updates to its adult obesity algorithm
(Obesity Medicine Association) The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) announced the immediate availability of the 2019 OMA Adult Obesity Algorithm, with new information for clinicians including the relationship between Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia, and Cancer; information on investigational Anti-Obesity Pharmacotherapy; treatments for Lipodystrophy; and Pharmacokinetics and Obesity. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - May 15, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
