Discussion Our study, adding to existing international findings,1 2 10 11 is the first from the UK/Europe to document a significant, glucose-independent racial disparity in HbA1c levels for CYP from Black ethnic background. Despite equitable access to advanced diabetes management technologies and achieving similar MBG and TIR, CYP from Black heritage demonstrate higher HbA1c levels […]
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Share on PinterestHPV is a sexually transmitted infection that affects both females and males and is linked to higher risks of various forms of cancer. SrdjanPav/Getty Images A recent CDC report builds on existing evidence showing the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine for preventing cervical cancer. While HPV is commonly associated with females, it also […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association’s four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. Intended for practicing physicians […]
Read MoreTransplanted islet functional β-cell mass is measured by β-cell secretory capacity derived from the acute insulin response to glucose-potentiated arginine (AIRpot); however, data are limited beyond 1 year posttransplantation for individuals with type 1 diabetes. We evaluated changes in β-cell secretory capacity in a single-center longitudinal analysis and examined relationships with measures of islet cell […]
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Alfaifi M, Ali Beg MM, Alshahrani MY, et al. Circulating long non-coding RNAs NKILA, NEAT1, MALAT1, and MIAT expression and their association in type 2 diabetes mellitus. BMJ Open Diab Res Care 2021;9:e001821. doi:10.1136/ bmjdrc-2020-001821 This article has been retracted by the journal due to peer review manipulation and concerns that the ethical approval supplied […]
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Share on PinterestHealth experts have raised concerns about HHS Health Secretary RFK Jr.’s strategies for containing measles outbreaks in Texas and other parts of the U.S. RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recommended alternative treatment and prevention methods amid a growing measles outbreak in 22 U.S. jurisdictions Kennedy reversed […]
Read MoreIn this special episode titled “Lipids – Beyond Statins and LDL Cholesterol”, our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss with two expert guests the details of treatment for LDL-Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and other lipid risk markers. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Amarin. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family […]
Read MorePancreatic cystic changes in adults are increasingly identified through advanced cross-sectional imaging. However, the impact of initial/intralobular epithelial remodeling on the local β-cell population remains unclear. In this study, we examined 10 human cadaveric donor pancreases (tail and body regions) via integration of stereomicroscopy, clinical hematoxylin and eosin histology, and three-dimensional (3D) immunohistochemistry, identifying 36 […]
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Collaborators: The N3C Consortium: Adam B. Wilcox, Adam M. Lee, Alexis Graves, Alfred (Jerrod) Anzalone, Amin Manna, Amit Saha, Amy Olex, Andrea Zhou, Andrew E. Williams, Andrew Southerland, Andrew T. Girvin, Anita Walden, Anjali A. Sharathkumar, Benjamin Amor, Benjamin Bates, Brian Hendricks, Brijesh Patel, Caleb Alexander, Carolyn Bramante, Cavin Ward-Caviness, Charisse Madlock-Brown, Christine Suver, Christopher […]
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Share on PinterestA new study found that moderate stress levels were associated with a 78% increased risk of stroke in female participants, but not in males. ozgurcankaya/Getty Images Stress is considered a modifiable risk factor for stroke. A new study found that stress may have a more significant impact on stroke risk in females than […]
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