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Waist circumference a marker for NAFL in type 1 diabetes
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
“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
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
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?
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
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
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
A cross-sectional study reports a host of shortcomings with shared decision-making between providers and patients in lung cancer screening.