Discussion In this study, we investigated the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on renal and patient outcomes in patients with type 2 DM and normal or low BMI. We found that patients with type 2 DM and normal or low BMI who received SGLT2 inhibitors showed an improvement in renal function compared with the control group. […]
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Spring Allergies Expected to Worsen This Year. How to Find Relief
Share on PinterestExperts believe climate change may affect seasonal allergies due to lengthening growing seasons. janiecbros/Getty Images Seasonal allergies seem to last longer and be more severe in recent years than in the past. Health and environment groups point to the effects of climate change, such as longer growing seasons, as a possible reason for […]
Read More0.9% Saline versus Ringer’s lactate as initial fluid in children with diabetic ketoacidosis: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
Discussion In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on the type of rehydration fluid in DKA that might influence the time to acidosis resolution and mitigate complications of hyperchloremia, hypokalemia and new-onset/progressive AKI. There is emerging data to suggest the deleterious effects of NS on acid-base balance as well as the causation of […]
Read MoreMeasles May Return to Endemic Status in US: Why Experts Are Concerned
Share on PinterestResearchers warn that measles could make a strong comeback in the next 25 years, with up to 51 million new illnesses. jure/Getty Images Rising measles cases in 30 U.S. jurisdictions among mostly unvaccinated individuals have caused alarm among public health officials. A new research projection estimates that if vaccination rates continue to fall, […]
Read MoreAI-enabled opportunistic measurement of liver steatosis in coronary artery calcium scans predicts cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality: an AI-CVD study within the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
Results Baseline characteristics and liver-related measurements by quartiles of the study group are presented in table 1. Higher quartiles of LAI were more often male and of higher BMI. Current alcohol usage and drinks per week were consistent across quartiles of LAI, except the lowest quartile, which had one alcoholic drink per week, compared with […]
Read MoreWhy TikTok Is Obsessed With This Snuggly Self-Care Trend
Share on PinterestCozymaxxing is a snuggly self-care practice that TikTok users are touting as an antidote to stress. Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images “Cozymaxxing” is a new self-care trend on TikTok focused on creating a comforting, stress-free environment. The practice may provide several mental health benefits, such as reduced stress, improved emotional regulation, and better sleep quality. […]
Read MoreOzempic Feet, Mouth Among Unusual GLP-1 Side Effects
Share on PinterestRecent anecdotal reports have highlighted strange side effects of GLP-1 medications used for weight loss like “Ozempic mouth” and “Ozempic feet.” Elena Popova/Getty Images “Ozempic feet” and “Ozempic mouth” are the latest reported cosmetic side effects from GLP-1 medications used for weight loss. Experts say wrinkles and sagging skin can result from rapid […]
Read MoreGLP-1 RA and dual GIP/GLP-1 RA treatment in MODY: a descriptive case series
Results Baseline characteristics of the study population (n=10; 4 HNF1A-MODY, 4 HNF4A-MODY, 1 HNF1B-MODY, 1 ABCC8-MODY) are shown in table 1. The study cohort was predominantly non-Hispanic white, with BMIs mostly in the overweight or obese range. Semaglutide was the most frequently prescribed GLP-1 RA, and tirzepatide was the only dual GIP/GLP-1 RA agent prescribed. […]
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