February 9th 2023
According to the results, 42.8% of participants failed to agree that relevant legislature is in place for the sickle cell disease population, as it doesn't facilitate optimal access to high-quality healthcare.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: Quality Care in RA
February 8th 2023We all want to provide quality care for our patients, but how can you be sure that you are providing it? There are a number of indicators associated with quality care in rheumatoid arthritis. Take this quiz to see how many you can identify.
Shared Decision-Making to Improve Long-Term Outcomes in Diabetes and Obesity
February 8th 2023Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini highlight the need for engaging patients in shared decision-making and addressing social determinants of health in diabetes and obesity management in adults and pediatric patients.
Exposure to Phthalates Linked to Diabetes in Midlife Among White Women
February 8th 2023Further adding to the discussion surrounding the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, an analysis of data from the SWAN Multipollutant Study suggests increased exposure to phthlates was linked to a 30-63% increase in risk of developing diabetes among White women in midlife.
Vitamin D Could Cut Risk of Progression to Type 2 Diabetes in People with Prediabetes
February 7th 2023Leveraging data from the Tromsø study, the D2d study, and the DPVD study, a systematic review and meta-analysis concluded vitamin D supplementation could help reduce risk of progression to diabetes by 15% among people with prediabetes.
In T2D, SGLT2s Provide Greater CV Risk Reduction Than DPP-4 Inhibitors
February 7th 2023A new-user comparator study of adults with type 2 diabetes indicates use of SGLT2 inhibitors was associated with a 54% lower risk of hospitalizations for heart failure and a 15% lower risk of a modified MACE outcome compared to use of DPP-4 inhibitors.