Diabetes-specific nutritional formulas reduce mean blood glucose by 0.54 mmol/L in patients with hyperglycemia
Specialized Nutrition Formulas May Improve Blood Sugar in Tube Feeding
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluates the impact of diabetes-specific nutritional formulas (DSNF) on glycemic control…
Specialized nutrition formulas for tube feeding may help stabilize blood sugar levels for patients in critical care and long-term care setti…
Genetic Association of CDKAL1 rs7754840 Polymorphism with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk
Genetic Variant Linked to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes
A meta-analysis of 18 studies identifies a significant link between the CDKAL1 rs7754840 polymorphism and increased risk of gestational diab…
A specific genetic marker, known as CDKAL1 rs7754840, shows a link to increased risk of gestational diabetes in some populations.
Chinese herbal medicines may protect ovarian function through multi-pathway regulation of cellular stress and senescence
Chinese Herbal Medicines Show Potential for Diminished Ovarian Reserve
This systematic review examines the ovarian-protective effects of bioactive natural products from Chinese herbal medicines in cell systems a…
New research into Chinese herbal medicines suggests these natural products may help protect ovarian function and improve egg quality in earl…
DEKODE platform protocol aims to improve clinical and process outcomes in diabetic ketoacidosis
New Digital System Aims to Improve Diabetic Ketoacidosis Care
This guideline outlines a study protocol for the DEKODE platform, a cloud-based audit-and-feedback system for managing diabetic ketoacidosis…
A new digital audit system aims to standardize care and improve outcomes for patients experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis in hospital setting…
Recombinant influenza vaccine yields higher A(H1N1) and A(H3N2) titers in adults with severe obesity
Recombinant flu vaccine shows stronger immune response in people with obesity
This randomized clinical trial of 206 adults with severe obesity (BMI ≥35 kg/m2) found that a recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV) produced h…
A new trial shows a recombinant flu vaccine creates a stronger immune response than standard egg-based vaccines for people with severe obesi…
OSA Tied to Poorer Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Sleep Apnea Linked to Poorer Blood Sugar Control in Diabetes
Obstructive sleep apnoea is consistently linked to worse glucose control and insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes or prediabete…
People with Type 2 Diabetes and sleep apnea may face harder blood sugar management and higher insulin resistance.
Multicomponent interventions are most effective for managing childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity
Combined health strategies show best results for childhood obesity
This rapid review of 77 systematic reviews and 51 meta-analyses indicates that multicomponent interventions combining dietary, physical acti…
Combining diet, exercise, and behavior changes offers the most consistent way to manage weight in children and teens.
Elevated Visceral Adiposity Index is associated with increased risk of diabetic kidney disease
High visceral fat levels linked to higher risk of kidney disease
This meta-analysis of 58,312 participants found that an elevated Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) is associated with an increased risk of diab…
A large study of over 58,000 people links a specific measure of internal body fat to a higher risk of diabetic kidney disease.
CEUS combined with AI or elastography improves diagnostic performance for malignant thyroid nodules
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Shows Promise for Identifying Thyroid Nodules
This network meta-analysis of 5022 thyroid nodules evaluated the diagnostic performance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) combined with…
New analysis shows that combining contrast-enhanced ultrasound with other imaging tools can help doctors better identify malignant thyroid n…
Immune dysregulation serves as a plausible mechanistic link between pre-pregnancy obesity and gestational diabetes
Obesity and immune issues may link to gestational diabetes
This narrative mini-review examines the role of immune dysregulation in linking pre-pregnancy obesity to gestational diabetes mellitus. The …
New research explores how chronic inflammation from obesity might trigger gestational diabetes and impact the health of the placenta.
Surgical excision of submandibular masses successfully normalized PTH levels in patients with recurrent secondary hyperparathyroidism
Tiny Study Finds Missed Parathyroid Glands in Dialysis Patients
This case series and literature review examines the role of surgical excision for submandibular masses in patients with recurrent secondary …
Three dialysis patients had parathyroid glands hiding in their jaw, causing hormone levels to spike again after surgery.
Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus show higher DMFT index for permanent teeth
Children with Type 1 Diabetes Have Higher Risk of Cavities
This meta-analysis of children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus found a higher DMFT index for permanent teeth compared to a con…
Children with Type 1 Diabetes show higher rates of tooth decay, though researchers have not found a direct causal link between the two condi…