Multicomponent, family-focused behavioral interventions yield small HbA1C gains in youth with T1D
Family Focused Programs May Improve Blood Sugar in Youth
This meta-analysis of 46 RCTs examined behavioral adherence-promoting interventions for youth and young adults up to age 25 years with Type …
Family-focused and multicomponent behavioral programs may help youth with Type 1 Diabetes achieve better blood sugar levels than other metho…
Sarcopenia prevalence of 27.4% among Indian adults with type 2 diabetes
Sarcopenia Common in Indian Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
This meta-analysis of 1359 Indian adults with type 2 diabetes found a confirmed sarcopenia prevalence of 27.4% using AWGS 2019 criteria. Whi…
About 1 in 4 Indian adults with type 2 diabetes may have sarcopenia, but estimates vary widely and certainty is very low.
Age, smoking, and diabetes are associated with increased risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Risk factors for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women identified
This meta-analysis of 36 studies involving 32,366 participants identifies several risk factors for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Key findings…
New data identifies how factors like smoking, lack of exercise, and diabetes increase osteoporosis risk in postmenopausal women.
Exercise therapy for osteoporosis faces significant translational gaps and heterogeneous osteogenic effects across modalities
Exercise therapy for osteoporosis faces hurdles in real world practice
This narrative review examines the role of exercise therapy in managing osteoporosis. The authors identify significant gaps between controll…
Exercise can build bone, but a gap between clinical trials and real-world results makes it hard for osteoporosis patients to stay consistent…
Early mobilization may support regulatory mechanism re-engagement in acute neurocritical patients during intensive care
Early movement may help patients with severe brain injuries
This narrative review explores the impact of early mobilization on acute neurocritical patients in intensive care settings. The authors sugg…
Moving patients with severe brain injuries early can help their bodies regain balance and support recovery during critical care.
CFTR intronic variant c.1210-11T>G associated with pancreatic atrophy and type 3c diabetes
A rare genetic variant linked to pancreatic issues and diabetes
This case report and literature review describes a patient with a heterozygous CFTR intronic variant presenting with pancreatic atrophy and …
A rare genetic variation in the CFTR gene was linked to a specific type of diabetes and chronic inflammation of the pancreas.
Ovarian tissue and oocyte cryopreservation are technically feasible and safe for girls with Turner syndrome
New methods help preserve fertility for girls with Turner syndrome
This mini-review explores the technical feasibility and safety of ovarian tissue and oocyte cryopreservation for girls and adolescents with …
New research confirms that freezing ovarian tissue and eggs is a safe and feasible way to help girls with Turner syndrome protect their futu…
Concurrent training sequences improve glycemic control and lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes
Concurrent Training Sequences May Improve Outcomes for Type 2 Diabetes
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 965 patients found that both CART and CRAT sequences significantly improved body fat per…
Combining aerobic and resistance training may improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels for people living with type 2 diabetes.
Most thyroid hormone system-disrupting chemicals cause T4 decreases without corresponding TSH changes in rodent models
Chemicals May Disrupt Thyroid Function in Ways Current Tests Miss
This systematic review of 234 peer-reviewed studies analyzed the effects of thyroid hormone system-disrupting chemicals (THSDC) on rodent th…
Some chemicals may harm the thyroid without triggering the standard hormonal alarms that current safety tests look for.
Specific serum biomarkers, including CRP and Vitamin D, show distinct associations with sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity
Serum biomarkers show links to muscle loss and obesity
This meta-analysis of 43 articles evaluated serum biomarkers in patients with sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity, and simple obesity compared to…
New research identifies specific blood markers that may help identify and track muscle loss and weight issues in older adults and those with…
Intrathyroidal dexamethasone injection improves clinical efficacy and shortens remission time in subacute thyroiditis
Intrathyroidal injection shows better results for subacute thyroiditis
This network meta-analysis evaluated treatment options for subacute thyroiditis, comparing intrathyroidal dexamethasone (monotherapy or with…
A local injection of dexamethasone works faster and more effectively than oral prednisone for patients with subacute thyroiditis.
Ferroptosis serves as a mechanistic link between metabolic stress and bone remodeling dysfunction in osteoporosis
Ferroptosis Linked to Bone Cell Dysfunction in Osteoporosis
This narrative review explores the role of ferroptosis as a mechanistic link between estrogen deficiency, glucolipotoxicity, and aging in bo…
New research highlights how a specific cell death process called ferroptosis may play a role in bone loss and the progression of osteoporosi…