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Introduction Diabetes is one of the fastest growing global health emergencies of the 21st century; ~537 million adults worldwide had diabetes in 2021, which is projected to increase by 13% in Europe and 24% in North America and the Caribbean by 2045.1 The prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is up to 50% in patients with […]

Share on PinterestADHD medications may raise heart health indicators like blood pressure and pulse, but patient monitoring can lead to successful health outcomes. Maskot/Getty Images New research suggests that common ADHD medications are linked to small increases in measures of cardiovascular health like blood pressure and pulse. Researchers and experts say the benefits of ADHD […]

The emerging role of higher concentration topical capsaicin in the management of painful diabetes peripheral neuropathy Diabetes peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is, by far, the most prevalent microangiopathic complication of diabetes mellitus with a lifetime prevalence of around 50%.1 While it can manifest in several ways, including peripheral symmetric sensory-predominant neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, focal/multifocal neuropathies, and […]

Share on PinterestThe FDA’s new rule restricting the sale of compounded semaglutide could make it more difficult for some people to obtain affordable weight loss medications. Images Provided by Bailey Fields and Todd Kennedy. A new restriction on the sale of compounded weight loss drugs containing the active ingredient semaglutide is scheduled to take effect […]

Discussion Both insulin pump and CGM use can improve glycemic management and quality of life among youth with T1D.17 There is robust literature demonstrating the strong association between SES and attainment of glycemic goals by youth with T1D,18 19 with generally higher glucose levels among youth from racial and ethnic minoritized backgrounds.20 21 In this […]

Share on PinterestA new study suggests that probiotics can benefit mental health even in generally healthy populations. vorDa/Getty Images Taking probiotics may reduce negative mood, according to a new clinical trial. The study adds more evidence to the gut-brain connection’s role in regulating emotion. Experts caution that probiotics are not a substitute for psychiatric medication […]

Principal findings This study is the first meta-analysis detailing the effects of CT in patients with type 2 diabetes and analyzing the effects of CT on multiple aspects of glycemic control, body composition, blood pressure, and VO2max. Long-term CT significantly reduced HbA1c and FBG levels compared with the control group, and the optimal intervention effect […]

Share on PinterestA new study found linked to CT scans to increased cancer risk, but the overall risk remains low. Reza Estakhrian/Getty Images A new study suggests that CT scans may slightly increase the lifetime risk of developing cancer. The researchers say the cumulative effects of ionizing radiation over time should not be ignored. Other […]

Conclusion This is, to the best of our knowledge, the first randomized prospective study of the effects of tenotomy treatment on plantar pressure of the diabetic hammertoe. In this observer blinded RCT substudy, we show that tenotomies can significantly lower PPP and PTi in the toe regions of the diabetic hammertoe. In addition, the effect […]

Share on PinterestNew research suggests an early intervention with two common, low cost drugs could be lifesaving after a heart attack. PixelCatchers/Getty Images A new study found that adding a second drug early after a heart attack may save lives. Those who added ezetimibe to a statin had fewer complications and deaths. The authors say […]