Durable reductions in HbA1c, body weight seen with semaglutide
Oct 04, 2023
The real-world study shows greater reductions in HbA1c and body weight for patients with a proportion of days covered ≥60%.
mHealth-delivered coaching cuts blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes
Oct 03, 2023
The authors say such interventions may reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes outcomes.
Most older Americans object to cancer screening cutoffs based on life expectancy: Poll
Sep 29, 2023
Even among “medical minimizers,” who avoid medical intervention unless necessary, 57% disagreed with using life expectancy to determine who gets screenings.
Women have higher risk for solicited reactions after flu shot
Sep 29, 2023
Women have a higher risk for injection site reactions, systemic reactions and severe reactions.
Tezepelumab reduces mucus plugs in adults with uncontrolled asthma
Sep 29, 2023
The reduction in mucus plug scores correlates with improvements in lung function and reductions in inflammatory markers.
Carbohydrate quality, source important for weight management
Sep 28, 2023
Data from studies with nurses and other health professionals show that increases in glycemic index and glycemic load are positively associated with weight gain in men and women.
Once-weekly insulin icodec superior for HbA1c in type 2 diabetes
Sep 26, 2023
Icodec with app was superior to once-daily basal insulin analogues for a change in glycated hemoglobin.
Flu vaccine uptake varies by sociodemographic factors in CKD patients
Sep 26, 2023
Just under three-quarters of patients with chronic kidney disease receive flu vaccines
Morning, afternoon exercise may cut diabetes risk
Sep 26, 2023
Total physical activity, however, was found to be more important than consistency or timing.
Waist-to-hip ratio has strongest link with all-cause mortality
Sep 25, 2023
The waist-to-hip ratio has a stronger association with mortality than BMI, particularly in men.