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Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) have an increased prevalence of severe autoimmune diseases, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Human Reproduction.Susanna M. Savukoski, M.D., from...
Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher in Women With Preconception Prediabetes
Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher in Women With Preconception Prediabetes
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Preconception prediabetes is associated with increased odds of gestational diabetes among adolescents and young adults, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Katharine J. McCarthy, Ph.D., from...
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Time-restricted eating may improve glycemic control in patients with metabolic syndrome
Time-restricted eating may improve glycemic control in patients with metabolic syndrome
1. In this randomized controlled trial, patients with metabolic syndrome who underwent time-restricted eating in addition to standard-of-care counseling had a greater decrease in HbA1c levels compared to those who received standard-of-care counseling alone. 2....
Time-Restricted Eating Improves Glycemic Regulation in Metabolic Syndrome
Time-Restricted Eating Improves Glycemic Regulation in Metabolic Syndrome
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Time-restricted eating (TRE), limiting dietary intake to eight to 10 hours without mandating calorie restriction, combined with standard-of-care (SOC) nutritional counseling improves glycemic regulation among adults with...
Risk of Dementia and Parkinson’s Significantly Reduced with SGLT2 Inhibitors
Risk of Dementia and Parkinson’s Significantly Reduced with SGLT2 Inhibitors
The following is a summary of “SGLT2 Inhibitor Use and Risk of Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes,” published in the September 2024 issue of Neurology by Kim et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to examine if using...
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) have an increased prevalence of severe autoimmune diseases, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Human Reproduction.Susanna M. Savukoski, M.D., from...
Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher in Women With Preconception Prediabetes
Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher in Women With Preconception Prediabetes
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Preconception prediabetes is associated with increased odds of gestational diabetes among adolescents and young adults, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Katharine J. McCarthy, Ph.D., from...
Time-restricted eating may improve glycemic control in patients with metabolic syndrome
Time-restricted eating may improve glycemic control in patients with metabolic syndrome
1. In this randomized controlled trial, patients with metabolic syndrome who underwent time-restricted eating in addition to standard-of-care counseling had a greater decrease in HbA1c levels compared to those who received standard-of-care counseling alone. 2....
Time-Restricted Eating Improves Glycemic Regulation in Metabolic Syndrome
Time-Restricted Eating Improves Glycemic Regulation in Metabolic Syndrome
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Time-restricted eating (TRE), limiting dietary intake to eight to 10 hours without mandating calorie restriction, combined with standard-of-care (SOC) nutritional counseling improves glycemic regulation among adults with...
Risk of Dementia and Parkinson’s Significantly Reduced with SGLT2 Inhibitors
Risk of Dementia and Parkinson’s Significantly Reduced with SGLT2 Inhibitors
The following is a summary of “SGLT2 Inhibitor Use and Risk of Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes,” published in the September 2024 issue of Neurology by Kim et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to examine if using...
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Addressing Non-Adherence & Motivating Patients to Take an Active Role in Their Health
Addressing Non-Adherence & Motivating Patients to Take an Active Role in Their Health
Yvette C. Terrie, RPh, shares insights into addressing non-adherence and motivating patients to adhere to medication recommendations and health practices.
Helping Patients Understand That What They WANT Isn’t Always What They NEED
Helping Patients Understand That What They WANT Isn’t Always What They NEED
Patients have easy access to health information, so doctors must enhance efforts involving helping patients understand their conditions and treatment options.
Medical Fiction: Jiff & the Biotic Bear
Medical Fiction: Jiff & the Biotic Bear
In this medical fiction, a pampered heir's anti-antibiotic crusade ends after an encounter with a bear cub renders him a victim of his own misguided beliefs.
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Habitual Calcium Use Linked With Higher CVD Risk In People With Diabetes
This course discusses the association between calcium supplements and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among people with diabetes who are at higher risk for both abnormal calcium metabolism and CVD.
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Why Physicians Should Consider Supporting a Patient’s Desire for a Second Opinion
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Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
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