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A considerable amount of progress has been made in treating diabetes this year both for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The approval of new medications and potential devices in the future have made for a bright outlook for patients.

Patients with C-Diff are being treated with fecal microbiota transplantation but there is still more research being done in the field to learn more about the potential benefits in the field.

Hormone therapy has proven a very effective option for many women during menopause but there has also been some evidence that it can increase the likelihood of bleeding disorders. A recent study looked at the link between the two.

Whether it is due to doctors waiting to make a diagnosis or patients waiting to see a doctor in the first place, diagnosis delay can be a considerable issue for patients with celiac disease. A recent study looked at just how big a problem this can be in the medical community.

Patients coming out of surgery face a variety of risks even when the operation is done. A group is looking into a new device that can help with patients undergoing abdominal surgery to detect ileus after going under the knife.

The internet can be an endless source of information for patients looking to learn more about their conditions and possible treatments and surgical options. Whether those sources provide the help needed is another issue for healthcare professionals to tackle.

Diabetic kidney disease does not have the telltale signs of other conditions which can make it difficult to spot. However, with the right tests patients can get the treatments they need.

One of the newest developments in the treatment of diabetes is the GLP-1 receptor agonist. With different forms intended for different populations it continues a longstanding pattern of bringing new medications into the pool of options for doctors to choose from.

A flying lacrosse ball weighs more than 5 lbs and goes about 60 mph in the girls' version of the sport. Despite objections that there have been no definitive studies showing wearing headgear protects players, the AMA wants sports authorities to require girls teams to wear helmets.

The American Medical Association on Monday called the military's policy of excluding transgender service members "out of date."

As the diabetes epidemic continues to grow doctors are being faced with the task of stopping or reversing the trend.

Study results show that the combination of metformin and glibenclamide is as effective as insulin in achieving glycemic control in women with gestational diabetes and may be a more acceptable and cost effective therapy.

Empagliflozin, a diabetes drug that controls glucose levels, may also help ameliorate erectile dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

A growing trend in the medical community is the use of a technique known as mindfulness based stress reduction. While the results have shown to be inconclusive in the treatment of multiple sclerosis there is work being done to show its efficacy in helping patients.

The American Medical Association's 538 delegates will convene in Chicago, Il June 6-10. Vaccination policy, the ethics of doctors promoting unproven remedies, transgender military medical care, and are sunglasses sufficiently regulated are just of few of the 250 topics due to come up for discussion.

Treating multiple sclerosis requires the work of a number of people. One of the key members of that team is the nurse. Specially trained nurses can help ease the burden of doctors while also providing needed help to patients.

When many people think of ballroom dancing they likely think of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The same steps that made them famous on the big screen could help people stay on their feet despite the challenges of multiple sclerosis.

One of the biggest concerns about patients with multiple sclerosis is their potential to have movement limited by the condition. Researchers are looking for ways to stop that from happening.

The symptoms of neuromyelitis optica and multiple sclerosis may appear similar at first glance but an improper diagnosis can create more issues for patients than they originally experienced.

The issue of marijuana use is complicated for many reasons. One of the biggest, according to a recent survey is the willingness of patients and healthcare providers alike to even discuss the topic.

Study results indicate that treatment with alemtuzumab reduces focal inflammation, with durable effects that may be due to the distinct pattern of lymphocyte depletion and repopulation after treatment.

A presentation at the 2015 CMSC annual meeting made the case that focal, specific, subacute, neurologic problems in otherwise healthy adults should be diligently followed, and MRI can be an useful tool in differential diagnosis.

Patients with long-standing ulcerative colitis have shown signs of being more at risk for developing cancer. Research has looked at why that is the case and what can be done to prevent the cancer from progressing.

Transplanting a healthy person's fecal microbiota into the digestive tract of a patient believed to have a recurrent C. difficile infection has gone from obscurity to an accepted treatggggment. But a new study finds it was wrongly proposed for more than 25% of patients referred for treatment.

Sometimes even the most seasoned endocrinologists will encounter a patient who they have trouble finding a diagnosis. There is now an effort to use advances in science to help find answers for some of the field's most troubling questions

For younger male patients with low testosterone traditional treatments may not be the best method for what could be a temporary condition.

For anyone who has undergone a colonoscopy the worst part of the procedure is usually the preparation. Between the fluids that need to be ingested and the necessary fasting, it can be a long process before ever seeing the doctor. A recent pilot study looked at ways to change that.

Holding family meetings when patients are in intensive care can benefit patients, family, and caregivers. A research team reports on the electronic templates it is developing to keep records of what happens in those meetings.