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Younger age of type 2 diabetes onset linked to dementia risk
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- Miriam E. Tucker
This new study is the first to examine the effect of diabetes in the relationship between prediabetes and dementia, as well as the age of diabetes...
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Could love hormone help psychological symptoms in AVD?
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
“The findings ... pave the way to intervention studies assessing the effect of intranasal oxytocin in patients with [AVD] and better clinical care...
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FDA clears iLet bionic pancreas insulin delivery system
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
Rather than entering specific carbohydrate counts, users only input whether the carbohydrate amount in the meal is “small,” “medium,” or “large...
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TransCon PTH nears U.S. approval for hypoparathyroidism?
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
The drug was associated with independence from conventional calcium and active vitamin D therapy in most patients at 110 weeks.
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Noninvasive skin test may aid in Cushing diagnosis
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
“After proper validation, it could help clinicians in cases which may not be straightforward and could serve as an additional” instrument in the...
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New protocol could cut fasting period to detect insulinomas
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
“These data support a 48-hour fast. The literature supports that’s sufficient to detect 95% of insulinomas.”
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Sulfonylureas as street drugs: Hidden hypoglycemia cause
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- Miriam E. Tucker
Sulfonylureas have no potential for abuse, but they physically resemble Valiums and are easier for illicit drug dealers to obtain because they’re...
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New AACE type 2 diabetes algorithm individualizes care
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
Splitting the glucose-lowering algorithms into “complications-centric” and “glucose-centric” graphics is new.
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New AACE statement tries to fight weight bias and stigma
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
“I really hope that this document will increase awareness of the vicious cycle of weight bias, stigma, and internalized weight bias for patients...
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Radiofrequency ablation successful in small thyroid cancers
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- Miriam E. Tucker
"Some may prefer to have the cancer completely out, while others are okay with watching and are against any cuts in their neck. This comes as kind...
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Can an endoscopic procedure treat type 2 diabetes?
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
This process is thought to improve insulin sensitivity, in part, by altering gut hormones and nutritional sensing,
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Seasonal variation in thyroid hormone TSH may lead to overprescribing
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
Seasonal differences in thyroid stimulating hormone could in turn lead to overprescribing of thyroxine for hypothyroidism, says lab scientist.
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FDA okays latest artificial pancreas, the MiniMed 780G
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
The updated automated insulin delivery system features so-called meal detection technology and 7-day wear for the insulin pump.
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Medicare expands CGM coverage to more with type 2 diabetes
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
Coverage for continuous glucose monitoring devices is now extended to all beneficiaries who use insulin.
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Plant-based diets not always healthy; quality is key
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- Miriam E. Tucker
“For health benefits the plant-based sources need to be whole grains, fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, etc., rather than processed plant-...