Systematic review on diabetes mellitus and dental implants: an update
ConclusionDental implant procedures represent a safe way of oral rehabilitation in patients with prediabetes or diabetes mellitus, as long as appropriate precautions can be adhered to. Accordingly, under controlled conditions there is still no contraindication for dental implant surgery in patients with diabetes mellitus or prediabetic conditions. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 11, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Revised Gestational Diabetes Prediction Tool Shows Improved Performance Revised Gestational Diabetes Prediction Tool Shows Improved Performance
Updates to a 2011 prediction tool that estimates a pregnant woman ' s risk for developing gestational diabetes mellitus improves diagnosis and care.First Look (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Attitudes to driving among patients with diabetes mellitus in Punjab (ADD-Punjab study) - Waris A, Jose R, Mathew N, Jacob JJ.
AIM: Currently there are no regulations regarding diabetes and driving licensing in India. The study was planned to gather information about attitudes to driving among patients with diabetes mellitus. METHODS: Adult patients with diabetes mellitus ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 9, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
A systematic review of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury - Wahl U, Hirsch T.
OBJECTIVE: The main risk factors for cardiac events, and particularly for the development of atherosclerosis, are diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia and smoking. Patients with a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) may present with autono... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 6, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Ghana: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus-Reducing the Complications
[Ghanaian Times] The threat of diabetes to global health is of concern to the International community. Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of diabetes mellitus. The early adoption of some dietary measures together with other lifestyle modifications holds the key to confronting the global menace of diabetes. The ensuing paper reflects the current thinking in the management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Teodoro et al.Therapeutic Options Targeting Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Inflammation to Hinder (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 26, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Diabetes and menopause
November is National Diabetes Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the particular challenges of diabetes and menopause. More than 34 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and more than 88 million adults in the U.S. — over one-third — have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar. The underlying cause of diabetes… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 16, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Nigeria: Nigerians With Diabetes Will Have Poor Outcomes Unless the Healthcare System Changes
[The Conversation Africa] Diabetes mellitus, an ancient disease, has now become a global burden. The United Nations in 2006 recognised diabetes as a disease that poses severe risks to families and development goals. In 2019, about 463 million adults were living with diabetes and this is projected to rise to 700 million by 2045. The highest proportion of this increase will be in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 14, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
T2DM and Markers of Cutaneous Melanoma Aggressiveness T2DM and Markers of Cutaneous Melanoma Aggressiveness
This study investigated a possible relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and an increased incidence and/or aggressiveness of melanoma, with or without metformin therapy.The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Cashew-induced oxalate nephropathy: a rare cause of acute renal failure - Lee O, Park K, Sun K, O'Shea JP, Gordon S.
We present a rare case of cashew-induced oxalate nephropathy in a 69 year old veteran male with history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, nephrolithiasis, and undiagnosed chronic kidney disease (CKD). Oxalate nephropathy is a rare cause of acute renal failure... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news
UK drug regulatory approves COVID antiviral drug Molnupiravir
The risk factors include obesity, older age (>60 years), diabetes mellitus, or heart disease. MHRA recommended the use of Molnupiravir as soon as possible following a positive COVID-19 test and within five days of symptoms onset. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - November 4, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Low Testosterone in Kidney Transplant Recipients Tied to Diabetes Low Testosterone in Kidney Transplant Recipients Tied to Diabetes
Low androgen levels appear to be linked to the development of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus in male kidney transplant recipients, new research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Fit to drive with diabetes mellitus. Medical and legal aspects - Focken M, Steffen F, Puschel K.
The presented case describes a characteristic accident and an equally characteristic medical history with a known disturbance in hypoglycemia perception. With regard to the demographic development, an increase in cases of so-called "adult diabetes" (diabet... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 15, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration in metformin-associated lactic acidosis caused by a suicide attempt: a report of two cases - Tuncali B, Temizkan K ırkayak AG, Zeyneloğlu P.
Lactic acidosis is the most important and life-threatening side effect of metformin that is widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this case report, two cases who were treated in our intensive care unit for lactic acidosis due to high... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 6, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Namibia: Diabetes - the Importance of Medicine, Exercise and Diet
[Namibian] DIABETES mellitus affects many people in Namibia and is known as one of the primary risk factors in developing heart disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 18, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product for treatment of diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product, indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) is both biosimilar to, and interchangeable with (can be substituted for), its reference product Lantus (insulin glargine), a long-acting insulin analog. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - July 29, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured FDA Regulatory Affairs Source Type: news
