Search results for "Diabetes"
New diabetes drug, new indication for eosinophilic esophagitis
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/new-diabetes-drug-new-indication-for-eosinophilic-esophagitis.htm
1 Jul 2022
Adults with subjective cognitive decline were more likely to report 4 modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease
Among survey respondents ages 45 years and older, the most common modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias was hypertension (49.9%), followed by not meeting guidelines for aerobic physical activity (49.7%), obesity (35.3%), and diabetes (18.6%).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/2.htm
31 May 2022
Oral drug for postpartum depression approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/oral-drug-for-postpartum-depression-approved.htm
1 Oct 2023
Low-dose aspirin associated with 20% increase in risk of anemia among older adults
Analysis of a randomized trial of aspirin in healthy older patients found significantly increased risk of anemia, faster decline in hemoglobin concentrations, and greater decline in ferritin levels with aspirin versus placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/20/1.htm
20 Jun 2023
ACE inhibitors, ARBs most effective against ESRD in patients with diabetes, kidney disease
However, no regimen to lower blood pressure seems to prolong survival, a recent analysis has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/02/1.htm
2 Jun 2015
Paternal metformin use associated with major birth defects
A prospective registry-based study in Denmark found that offspring of men who filled one or more prescriptions for metformin during the three months of developing fertilizing sperm were more likely to have a birth defect, while insulin and sulfonylureas were not associated with increased risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/29/2.htm
29 Mar 2022
KDIGO guideline summary provides key points for treating diabetes, chronic kidney disease
Authors from the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Work Group provided a synopsis of key recommendations on comprehensive care, glycemic monitoring and targets, lifestyle interventions, antihyperglycemic therapies, and educational and integrated care approaches.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/1.htm
10 Jan 2023
Cognitive impairment common after stroke
A scientific statement from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association called for collaboration among primary care physicians, subspecialist doctors, and other health professionals to identify and manage cognitive problems after stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/09/4.htm
9 May 2023
Cardiac societies issue new joint guideline on management of heart failure
The updated guideline recommends sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for many heart failure patients, regardless of their diabetes status, among other changes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/2.htm
5 Apr 2022
New cardiovascular indication approved for diabetes drug
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-cardiovascular-indication-approved-for-diabetes-drug.htm
1 Apr 2022