Machine learning model predicts in-hospital hypoglycemia in Chinese adults with type 1 diabetes
New AI Model Predicts Dangerous Blood Sugar Drops in Hospital
This retrospective cohort study of 1498 adult inpatients with type 1 diabetes in China developed a machine learning model to predict in-hosp…
This new tool could give doctors an early warning system to prevent dangerous blood sugar drops before they happen, making hospital stays sa…
Obesity-metabolic indices associated with heart failure in coronary artery disease patients
Can a simple blood sugar number help predict heart failure risk?
This retrospective observational cohort study of 3,872 patients with coronary artery disease found that four obesity-metabolic indices were …
A simple blood sugar number called METS-IR is the best tool found so far to spot heart failure risk in patients with existing heart disease.
Elevated TyG index linked to renal deterioration in CKD and hypertensive cohorts
Could a simple blood sugar marker signal kidney trouble years ahead?
This prospective cohort study of 4,476 community and 396 hospital-based CKD patients found an independent association between a higher basel…
A simple blood sugar marker called the TyG index predicts kidney trouble years ahead, especially when combined with high blood pressure.
COVID-19 infection associated with lower live birth rates in fresh embryo transfer cycles.
COVID-19 May Lower IVF Success Rates, New Data Shows
This retrospective cohort study of 1,025 fresh embryo transfer cycles found that COVID-19 infection was associated with a lower live birth r…
COVID-19 infection before IVF egg retrieval is linked to a lower chance of live birth and a higher risk of miscarriage, according to a new s…
Follow-up MARCoNS culture status linked to α-MSH levels in chronic inflammatory response syndrome cohort
Chronic Sinus Bacteria Linked to Key Hormone Shift
This retrospective observational cohort study evaluated 188 adult patients with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. Patients who were MA…
Clearing stubborn sinus bacteria may help raise a key hormone that regulates pain, inflammation, and energy in people with chronic fatigue.
Higher TyG index associated with increased hyperuricemia prevalence in metabolically healthy participants.
Can a simple blood sugar and fat marker predict higher uric acid levels in healthy people?
This cross-sectional study of 1,181 apparently healthy participants with zero metabolic syndrome components found that hyperuricemia prevale…
A simple blood marker combining sugar and fat levels predicts higher uric acid risk in healthy adults, with rates rising from 4% to 11.5% ac…
Retrospective cohort finds COVID-19 infection linked to proteinuria progression in type 2 diabetes
Does COVID-19 worsen kidney issues in people with diabetes?
A retrospective cohort study of 688 patients with type 2 diabetes and COVID-19 versus 502 pre-pandemic uninfected patients with type 2 diabe…
Type 2 diabetes patients fear COVID-19 could worsen kidney stress, raising questions about whether weight or obesity accelerates the risk.
Ex vivo analysis of cytokine and metabolic profiles in placental malaria reveals compartment-dependent T-cell variations.
New Immune Pathway Found in Malaria During Pregnancy
This case-control study of 50 women at delivery examined ex vivo cytokine responses and metabolic profiles in placental malaria. Findings sh…
A rare immune cell shift in the placenta may help protect pregnant women and babies from malaria's hidden harms.
Monitoring report on US GLP-1 RA prescribing trends shows increased oral semaglutide use.
Why are so many people getting new diabetes and weight-loss drugs?
This monitoring report analyzes real-world US electronic health record data from Truveta on GLP-1 RA prescribing. It finds increased prescri…
Prescriptions for diabetes and weight-loss drugs jumped sharply in the US after a new oral pill was approved, with first-time use rising ove…
Observational study links semaglutide dose and weight loss to lower liver disease risk.
Study links semaglutide use to lower risk of several liver conditions in patients with liver disease
This observational study from a real-world federated EHR network analyzed 6,734 patients with liver disease. It found associations between h…
Higher semaglutide doses and greater weight loss were linked to lower risks of steatohepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, and death in patien…
NHANES observational review links current smoking to higher HbA1c in non-diabetic adults
Smoking Raises Blood Sugar in People Without Diabetes
This observational analysis of NHANES 2015-2018 data found that current smoking was significantly associated with higher HbA1c among adults …
Quitting smoking may help protect your blood sugar levels, even if you don't have diabetes yet.
Review of UK Biobank data identifies plasma protein mediators in cardiometabolic disease progression.
New Blood Test Clues Could Predict Diabetes Complications Years Earlier
This observational review analyzes UK Biobank data from 53,030 participants to evaluate plasma proteins as mediators in secondary disease de…
A new blood test spots specific proteins that warn of heart, kidney, and brain problems years before they happen in people with diabetes or …