Induction of Labor Reduces Shoulder Dystocia in Suspected Large-for-Gestational-Age Fetuses: Meta-Analysis
Induction of labor reduces shoulder dystocia in suspected large babies
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 4,083 pregnant individuals at ≥35 weeks with suspected LGA fetuses found that induction of labor…
A large analysis suggests inducing labor for suspected large babies lowers the risk of shoulder dystocia and cesarean delivery compared to s…
Narrative review discusses Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides for diabetes and related complications
New research shows mushroom compounds may help control blood sugar and fix organ damage
This narrative review examines the theoretical potential of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs) for diabetes and associated conditions.
A common mushroom extract could help lower blood sugar and heal organ damage for millions of people with diabetes
Narrative review of transposable element methylation in autoimmune diseases
Genetic elements may link autoimmune diseases to inflammation
This narrative review examines the role of transposable element (TE) methylation and expression in Type 1 diabetes, systemic lupus erythemat…
Changes in certain genetic elements could explain how the body triggers inflammation in diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Meta-analysis shows associations between hypothyroidism and increased chronic kidney disease prevalence
Hypothyroidism Linked To Kidney Issues But Treatment Does Not Fix Them
This meta-analysis of 46 studies examines the relationship between hypothyroidism, including subclinical cases, and kidney outcomes.
Untreated low thyroid levels are strongly tied to worse kidney function in adults, but taking thyroid medicine does not seem to improve kidn…
Emotional eating shows stronger link to elevated BMI in adults than youth in this meta-analysis
Emotional eating links to higher BMI in adults but not youth
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the relationship between emotional eating and body mass index across diverse populations.
A large analysis of 41 studies found emotional eating scores were higher in adults with elevated BMI, while youth showed no clear link.
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows antifungal resistance rates vary in diabetic foot ulcer patients
Antifungal resistance high in diabetic foot ulcers
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated antifungal resistance in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
Many diabetic foot ulcer infections resist common antifungals, especially nystatin and itraconazole.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of hypoglycaemia risk prediction models in type 2 diabetes
Diabetes risk models predict hypoglycemia with moderate accuracy
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 studies (45 models) assessed hypoglycaemia risk prediction models in type 2 diabetes.
Models that predict dangerous blood sugar drops in type 2 diabetes are only moderately accurate, and most studies have serious flaws.
Naltrexone-Bupropion Aids Weight Loss in Overweight Adults With Depression
A New Weight Loss Drug Helps Depression Too
A pooled analysis of 4 double-blind trials found that naltrexone-bupropion (NB-ER) led to significantly greater weight loss than placebo in …
A new weight loss drug helps people lose more weight while keeping their mood stable and safe for those with mild depression.
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds no significant association between diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration show no significant link
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the association between diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.
A meta-analysis found no significant relationship between diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, though existing data ha…
Systematic review identifies GDM risk factors in low- and middle-income countries
New Risk Factors Found For Gestational Diabetes In Poor Nations
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes data from forty-seven studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries.
Doctors now know that older age and city living make gestational diabetes much more likely for mothers in poorer countries.
Meta-analysis reports diabetes-related foot disease incidence from two large cohorts
Diabetes foot disease rates vary wildly between UK and China populations
This meta-analysis of data from UK Biobank and Chongqing Diabetes Registry reports incidence rates for diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) c…
A new analysis shows diabetes foot disease rates differ greatly between the UK and China, highlighting how local factors shape risk.
Review of NHANES data links metformin use to lower mortality and inflammatory markers in type 2 diabetes
Metformin use linked to lower death risk and better inflammation markers in U.S. adults with diabetes
This review of NHANES 2013-2018 data (2,116 adults) found that metformin use was associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortalit…
New analysis of U.S. adults with diabetes suggests metformin use connects to lower death risk and improved inflammation markers, though more…