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Waist circumference a marker for NAFL in type 1 diabetes
A cross-sectional study has found that waist-to-height ratio is a sensitive marker for nonalcoholic fatty liver in type 1 diabetes.
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Medical licensing questions continue to violate ADA
“No one should ever wonder, ‘Will I lose my job, or should I get help?’ ” said Dr. Jessica A. Gold, co–senior author of the study.
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A1c below prediabetes cutoff linked to subclinical atherosclerosis
Hemoglobin A1c below prediabetes levels is a potential biomarker for subclinical atherosclerosis, a European observational study reports.
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Trial: Fecal transplantation safe but ineffective in PsA
A trial found fecal microbiota transplantation in psoriatic arthritis inferior to sham but safe, and investigators said it’s worthy of future...
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VNS plus rehab is a powerful poststroke combination
An analysis found that outcomes for vagus nerve stimulation combined with rehabilitation for poststroke arm weakness exceeded rehabilitation alone...
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Are psychiatric disorders a ‘canary in a coal mine’ for Alzheimer’s disease?
A chart review of 1,500 patients with Alzheimer’s disease identified a potential link between psychiatric disorders and younger onset of disease...
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Evobrutinib may lower nerve damage biomarker levels
A post hoc analysis reports the Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor evobrutinib lowered neurofilament light chain blood levels in multiple...
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Nondopamine antipsychotic shows clinical signal in Parkinson’s disease psychosis
Investigative schizophrenia drug SEP-363856 showed improvement in psychotic symptoms in Parkinson’s without worsening motor function.
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Investigative gepant liver profile comparable with standard of care
The investigative oral chronic migraine therapy atogepant had 1-year side-effect and hepatic function profiles comparable with the standard of...
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AHA statement on obesity emphasizes abdominal fat, AFib
Updated guidance on obesity and cardiovascular disease focuses on abdominal adiposity as a cardiovascular risk factor.
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Study shows how COVID-19 disrupted RA meds
Early COVID-19 restrictions significantly altered medication and management patterns among RA patients.
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Study shows potential of remote Parkinson’s disease genotyping
A pilot study finds that remote genetic testing and counseling in Parkinson’s disease may have potential for casting a wider net for genetic data...
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Pneumonia risk soars in heart failure patients, especially HFpEF
An analysis of two large trials found that patients with heart failure have an elevated risk of pneumonia and related adverse cardiovascular...
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The best exercises for BP control? European statement sorts it out
European cardiology societies have issued a consensus statement that fine-tunes indications for exercise training to control blood pressure.
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Study: Shared decision-making in lung cancer screening needs work
A cross-sectional study reports a host of shortcomings with shared decision-making between providers and patients in lung cancer screening.