The study by Keller et al. (1) demonstrated that urinary Dickkopf-3 (uDKK3) independently predicted kidney function decline and mortality among individuals with type 2 diabetes managed in primary care. However, a reassessment of their data reveals two clinically important yet underexplored patterns and several potential methodological limitations that may influence both interpretation and applicability. Source link
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Read MoreDiabetes Spotlight: Jay M. Sosenko, MD—Diabetic Neuropathy and Prevention Strategies for Type 1 Diabetes
For a career in diabetes, Jay Sosenko was in the right place at the right time. He had just started a fellowship in adolescent medicine at the Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Boston when he heard about a new breakthrough making waves in medicine. The attending physician in the adolescent diabetes clinic, Dr. Kenneth Gabbay, […]
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Another Review Shows Tylenol During Pregnancy Isn’t Linked to Autism
Share on PinterestA new gold standard review confirms that paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is not linked to autism or ADHD. Dobrila Vignjevic/Getty Images The most rigorous review to date found that there is no evidence that paracetamol (Tylenol) use in pregnancy increases the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities. This contradicts the information […]
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10-Minute Daily Walk May Lower Death Risk by 15%
Share on PinterestA daily 10-minute walk may lower the risk of early death by 15%, according to a study. Image Credit: The Good Brigade/Getty Images A recent study found that walking for 10 minutes a day may lower the risk of early death by 15%. The study noted that a combination of sleep, nutrition, and […]
Read MoreNational access to renal transplantation and post-transplant survival among patients with diabetes: deceased and living donor outcomes
Introduction In the USA, patients with diabetes and end-stage renal disease are less likely to undergo deceased donor kidney transplantation (DDKT) or living donor kidney transplantation (LDKT). We explored the survival benefit of DDKT and LDKT among patients with diabetes. Research design and methods We used the United Network for Organ Sharing Standard Transplant Analysis […]
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Hot Flash Treatment May Have Anti-Cancer Properties
Share on PinterestA progesterone-mimicking drug may help slow breast cancer tumor growth, according to research. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study found that a synthetic progesterone drug used to manage hot flashes in females with breast cancer may also help slow tumor growth. A low dose of megestrol acetate is already currently used to […]
Read MoreZero Dollar Drug Copay program improves antidiabetic medication adherence and medication use patterns among Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana members with diabetes in Louisiana
Objective Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) launched a zero-dollar co-pay (ZDC) pharmacy benefit on July 1, 2020, to reduce cost-related barriers to diabetes medications. This study evaluated the program’s effect on antidiabetic medication adherence and use patterns. Research Design and Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study using BCBSLA medical and pharmacy […]
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5 Alternatives to Obamacare Amid Rising ACA Premiums
Share on PinterestMillions of Americans are expected to lose their ACA plans amid rising premium costs. Fiordaliso/Getty Images Around 1.4 million fewer Americans have enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in 2026 due to the expiration of federal subsidies that help offset monthly premium costs. People who enroll in Obamacare programs will […]
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Age-Related Weight Gain May Start as Early as Your 30s
Share on PinterestResearch indicates that age-related weight gain may begin around before menopause. Image Credit: ljubaphoto/Getty Images Weight gain is a common experience during menopause. Research indicates that midlife weight gain may actually begin earlier than previously thought. Experts suggest some diet and lifestyle tips to help prevent age-related weight gain. Menopause describes a life […]
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