Share on PinterestSome people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty Images Researchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others. The scent you give off through carbon dioxide and through your skin can make you more prone to mosquito […]
Read MoreObjective This pilot project served as a proof of concept to assess the operational feasibility of integrating presymptomatic type 1 diabetes screening and monitoring, using islet autoantibody (AAB) testing, into routine clinical care at two pediatric T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI) centers. Additionally, it identified care team perceptions of operational challenges and surveyed healthcare […]
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In this special edition of Diabetes Core Update, Neil Skolnik discusses PATHWEIGH, a novel obesity care process for primary care clinicians which has demonstrated a decrease in population weight gain. This special episode is sponsored with support from Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas […]
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Share on PinterestThe EWG reports that only 20% of sunscreens meet safety standards. Image Credit: Ani Dimi/Stocksy Only about 20% of sunscreens meet leading safety and efficacy standards, according to a recent report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Mineral sunscreens are generally considered safer, but the best sunscreen is one you use consistently and […]
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Share on PinterestCDC data show that more people are seeking emergency room treatment for tick bites, which can lead to Lyme disease. Image Credit: Iryna Shepetko/Stocksy Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that a rise in tick bites is causing higher-than-usual emergency room (ER) visits. Tick bites can lead to […]
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Share on PinterestNew colorectal cancer screening guidelines include blood-based and at-home stool tests. Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images The American Cancer Society has updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations to include new blood and stool-based tests. The new guidelines reflect the availability of new disease detection technology and the need to expand access to screenings. The ACS […]
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Share on PinterestNASCAR driver Kyle Busch recently died from sepsis, a deadly condition that may begin with “silent symptoms.” Image credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died on May 21, 2026, from a severe case of pneumonia that progressed to sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s extreme and potentially life threatening response to an […]
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Share on PinterestA new experimental weight loss drug from Eli Lilly shows dramatic results that rival current GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery. Image Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images Eli Lilly recently announced phase 3 trial results for a promising new weight loss drug retatrutide. The dramatic results from the TRIUMPH-1 trial represent the greatest weight loss […]
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In the first episode of this series on Obesity, our host is joined by Dr. Mikhail Kosiborod to discuss the evolving science and cardiometabolic diseases associated with obesity. This special episode is sponsored with support from AstraZeneca. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; […]
Read MoreBackground and hypothesis Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health and economic burden, particularly among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). According to Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes guidelines, key CKD indicators include urine albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Although independent genetic loci for these traits have been reported, their […]
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