Newer Advancements in Insulin Therapy

Newer Advancements in Insulin Therapy Exploring New Insulins for Diabetes Every decade brings a breakthrough in insulin therapy. The last few years since 2021 mark one of the most important periods of innovation in diabetes treatment history. New insulin formulations, smart delivery systems, and precision dosing approaches have altered the map of diabetes

Androgen Deficiency and the Role of Androgen Calculators

Androgen Deficiency and the Role of Androgen Calculators   Check out the corresponding video on this topic What are Androgens? Androgens are a group of steroid hormones that play a critical role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics. However, they are also present in females at lower levels.

Bimekizumab Proves To Be A Highly Effective Therapy For Psoriatic Arthritis Patients

Bimekizumab Proves To Be A Highly Effective Therapy For Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting joints, skin, nails, and other tissues. Because it is long-term and can vary significantly between patients, ongoing treatment is needed. Biologic therapies like TNF inhibitors (TNFi) are often combined with

Glaucoma Risk In Children Hinges On Steroid Therapy

Glaucoma Risk In Children Hinges On Steroid Therapy Overview The use of glucocorticoids after pediatric cataract surgery is essential for preventing inflammation, but it poses risks such as secondary glaucoma and suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. This study aimed to evaluate glaucoma outcomes in children receiving either high-dose or low-dose glucocorticoid therapy

Vitamin A Consumption To Ease Depression In Heart Failure Patients

Vitamin A Consumption To Ease Depression In Heart Failure Patients Overview The study aimed to examine the link between vitamin A consumption and depression in patients with heart failure (HF). Utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2007 to 2020, researchers focused on vitamin A intake as

Neuropathy Progression Risk In Patients With Coagulation Abnormalities

Neuropathy Progression Risk In Patients With Coagulation Abnormalities Overview Nearly half of individuals with diabetes develop diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), which is associated with a concerning 53% survival rate within three years. Coagulation abnormalities have been suggested to play a role in the pathogenesis of microvascular complications, including DPN. Therefore, investigating the

Gestational Diabetes Risk Smashed By Vitamin Supplementation

Gestational Diabetes Risk Smashed By Vitamin Supplementation Overview Exposure to heavy metals has been linked to an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), potentially due to oxidative stress mechanisms. This study aimed to investigate whether vitamin C could influence the relationship between heavy metal exposure and the risk of GDM.

Oral Insulin Breakthroughs In Development

Oral Insulin Breakthroughs In Development INTRODUCTION Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder primarily classified into two types: type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). T1DM, an autoimmune disease often diagnosed in adolescence, is marked by the body's inability to produce insulin. In contrast, T2DM, which constitutes the majority

DFT And DTR Compete For Best Gastric Reconstruction Methods After Surgery

DFT And DTR Compete For Best Gastric Reconstruction Methods After Surgery Overview This study aimed to compare the short-term clinical outcomes between two reconstruction methods—double tract reconstruction (DTR) and the double flap technique (DFT)—used after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy (LPG). The analysis was conducted retrospectively, examining data from patients who underwent these procedures