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Share on PinterestA new study found that 1 in 6 males skipped all of their prostate cancer screening appointments, leading to a 45% higher risk of death from the disease. pcess609/Getty Images Men who avoided prostate cancer screening were significantly more likely to die from the disease, according to a large European trial. The reasons […]

Introduction Diabetes is mainly composed of type 2 diabetes (T2D) (90%), pathologically characterized by insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction, which leads to insulin release and abnormal blood glucose levels, triggering inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, and damaging the vasculature of the kidneys, eyes, heart, and nerves.1 2 Currently, oral hypoglycemic agents are the main treatment […]

Share on PinterestNew research linked microplastics found in common household products to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Carlo Franco/Getty Images A new study says plastics found in common household products can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people ages 55 to 64. Previous research has indicated that phthalates used in plastic […]

Discussion In our large population-based retrospective cohort study of patients with type 2 diabetes, 40 years of age and older, we observed fewer events of incident dementia among SGLT-2i users compared with DPP-4i users; however, there was no statistical significant association between the risk of dementia and SGLT-2i use compared with DPP-4i use among people […]

Share on PinterestA new study reports many females ages 30 to 35 may have untreated perimenopausal symptoms. JulPo/Getty Images Perimenopause occurs in the years before menopause begins. This transitional phase is often marked by hormonal changes like a drop in estrogen, which can lead to a number of symptoms resembling menopause. According to the authors […]

Discussion and conclusions Parents play a critical role in the management of their children’s diabetes, and how they approach disease control can have long-lasting consequences.9 We hypothesized that parental type 1 diabetes may influence the metabolic control in offspring with the same condition, potentially affecting the risk of late complications. In the present study, we […]

Share on PinterestKate Walsh, known for her role on “Grey’s Anatomy,” is Walsh is spreading awareness about the importance of early detection for cancer. Photography Courtesy of GRAIL Kate Walsh, formerly of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice,” shares how cancer impacted her life. Both of Walsh’s parents died from cancer, and she survived a cancer […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]