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3 measures of insulin resistance predict depression
3 measures of insulin resistance predict depression
25 Oct 2021 byStephen Padilla

Three surrogate measures of insulin resistance are positively associated with incident major depressive disorder among adults with no history of depression or anxiety disorder, results of the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA) have shown. Moreover, the development of prediabetes between study enrolment and 2-year visit also predicts incident major depressive disorder.

3 measures of insulin resistance predict depression
25 Oct 2021
COVID-19 lockdown affects glycaemic parameters in patients with diabetes
COVID-19 lockdown affects glycaemic parameters in patients with diabetes
25 Oct 2021 byAudrey Abella

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, glycaemic parameters in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) improved during the COVID-19 lockdown periods. Conversely, patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) had short-term worsening of glycaemic values.

COVID-19 lockdown affects glycaemic parameters in patients with diabetes
25 Oct 2021
Reopening after COVID-19 lockdown triggers shifts in sleep patterns, mental health
Reopening after COVID-19 lockdown triggers shifts in sleep patterns, mental health
25 Oct 2021 byTristan Manalac

Reopening workplaces and establishments after the lifting of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdowns leads to an increase in physical activity as well as notable shifts in sleep patterns and mental wellbeing, according to a recent Singapore study.

Reopening after COVID-19 lockdown triggers shifts in sleep patterns, mental health
25 Oct 2021
Burnout, depression and job dissatisfaction high in young doctors in Hong Kong
Burnout, depression and job dissatisfaction high in young doctors in Hong Kong
25 Oct 2021