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Polypharmacy up, potentially inappropriate medication down in older diabetic patients

15 Jul 2021 by

An increasing trend in polypharmacy has been observed in both older and middle-aged people with diabetes, particularly in patients between 55 and 64 years of age, according to a study. However, a decrease in potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) is seen in older patients with polypharmacy.

Polypharmacy up, potentially inappropriate medication down in older diabetic patients

15 Jul 2021

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy elevates sulfated bile acid levels in obese Asians

14 Jul 2021 by

Serum concentrations of sulfated bile acids (BAs) are significantly increased in morbidly obese Asians 6 months after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), which may then contribute to the recovery of metabolic health in this population, a Singapore study has shown.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy elevates sulfated bile acid levels in obese Asians

14 Jul 2021

Time-restricted eating for weight loss: The jury is still out

13 Jul 2021 by

Time-restricted eating (TRE) could provide a modest 1–4 percent weight loss without cutting calories, says an expert. But whether the evidence on hand supports its use is still debatable.

Time-restricted eating for weight loss: The jury is still out

13 Jul 2021

Green jackfruit flour a better carb for people with diabetes

12 Jul 2021 by

Jackfruit flour may be an ideal substitute for rice or wheat flour to improve glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study.

Green jackfruit flour a better carb for people with diabetes

12 Jul 2021

Adherence to metformin translates to bone cancer protection in older men

11 Jul 2021

Type 2 diabetes patients who adhere to metformin treatment appear to be at lower risk of developing bone cancer, and this protective effect is seen exclusively among older men, a study reports.

Adherence to metformin translates to bone cancer protection in older men

11 Jul 2021

Diabetes awareness still lacking, continuous education efforts needed

11 Jul 2021 by

The lay public still seems to have large knowledge gaps regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its related health complications despite previous awareness campaigns and efforts.

Diabetes awareness still lacking, continuous education efforts needed

11 Jul 2021

RhIGF-1 use confers no added benefit vs oestradiol alone in anorexia nervosa

11 Jul 2021

Administration of recombinant human insulin-like growth factor-1 (rhIGF-1) for 12 months does not appear to provide additional benefit over transdermal oestrogen replacement alone in a cohort of young women with anorexia nervosa, a study has shown.

RhIGF-1 use confers no added benefit vs oestradiol alone in anorexia nervosa

11 Jul 2021

High plasma levels of diacylglycerols, triacylglycerols up risk of incident T2D

11 Jul 2021

Increased plasma levels of diacylglycerols (DAGs) and triacylglycerols (TAGs) appear to increase the risk of incident type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study among Chinese. Liver fat accumulation may partially explain such associations.