Kids With Celiac Not Getting Yearly Follow-Up
Kids With Celiac Not Getting Yearly Follow-Up
U.S. children with celiac disease are not being adequately followed up for adherence to a gluten-free diet, a crucial component for their treatment and protection against intestinal damage, Read more
Should Massively Parallel Sequencing Be Used to Screen for Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young? – Endocrinology Advisor
Should Massively Parallel Sequencing Be Used to Screen for Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young? – Endocrinology Advisor
The use of targeted massively parallel sequencing to screen children with diabetes for maturity-onset diabetes of the young is more effective and less costly than the current standard care Read more
Young Adult Cancer: Influence of the Obesity Pandemic
Young Adult Cancer: Influence of the Obesity Pandemic
The purpose of this article is to review the association of the obesity pandemic with appearance of cancers in young adults under age 50 and to define potential mechanisms by which obesity may accelerate the development of malignancy. Source:Young Adult Cancer: Influence of the Obesity Read more
Nonnutritive Sweeteners in Weight Management and Chronic Disease: A Review
Nonnutritive Sweeteners in Weight Management and Chronic Disease: A Review
The objective of this review was to critically review findings from recent studies evaluating the effects of nonnutritive sweeteners (NNSs) on metabolism, weight, and obesity‐related chronic diseases. Biologic mechanisms that may explain NNS effects will also be addressed. Source:Nonnutritive Sweeteners in Weight Management and Chronic Disease: A Read more
Could a New Biomarker Help Predict Type 2 Diabetes?
Could a New Biomarker Help Predict Type 2 Diabetes?
A research team has identified a new blood biomarker that can detect early metabolic abnormalities — well before a person reaches prediabetes — and therefore might one day “predict” type 2 diabetes. Source: Could a New Biomarker Help Predict Type 2 Read more
Chronic Kidney Disease and Dietary Measures to Improve Outcomes
Chronic Kidney Disease and Dietary Measures to Improve Outcomes
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be defined as a sustained damage of the renal parenchyma leading to chronic deterioration of renal function that may gradually progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ESRD remains uniformly fatal without renal replacement therapy (dialysis or kidney transplantation). The term CKD acknowledges that this condition exists on a continuum with... Read more Read more
Association of Gastric Bypass Surgery With Telomere Length in Patients With Obesity
Association of Gastric Bypass Surgery With Telomere Length in Patients With Obesity
This study examines whether telomeres lengthen in obese patients before and after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. Source: Association of Gastric Bypass Surgery With Telomere Length in Patients With Read more
Summary of Revisions: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2019
Summary of Revisions: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2019
The field of diabetes care is rapidly changing as new research, technology, and treatments that can improve the health and well-being of people with diabetes continue to emerge. With annual updates since 1989, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has long been a leader in producing guidelines that capture the most current state of the field.... Read more Read more
Reading Accuracy with Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring Device | Eversense CGM
Reading Accuracy with Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring Device | Eversense CGM
Learn more about the Eversense CGM System, a long-term continuous blood glucose monitoring device for people who want to actively manage their diabetes. Source: Reading Accuracy with Read more
Prospective memory lapses cause missed medication in adults with diabetes
Prospective memory lapses cause missed medication in adults with diabetes
Nearly one-quarter of adults with diabetes forget to take medication at least once every 2 weeks, and prospective memory slips are one of the primary causes, according to findings published in Diabetic Medicine. “Several studies have shown the importance of cognition for effective diabetes self-management.” Source: Prospective memory lapses cause missed medication in adults with... Read more Read more