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![Diabetes increases the risk of fracture among patients on kidney replacement therapy](https://sitmspst.blob.core.windows.net/images/articles/fotolia38895983-7c315206-e7a6-4fa0-96ab-943c32f05bc3-square.jpg)
Diabetes increases the risk of fracture among patients on kidney replacement therapy
Patients undergoing kidney replacement therapy appear to be at increased risk of developing a fracture in the presence of diabetes, a study has found.
Diabetes increases the risk of fracture among patients on kidney replacement therapy
30 Sep 2021![Casirivimab-imdevimab combo may reduce hospitalization in mild-to-moderate COVID-19](https://sitmspst.blob.core.windows.net/images/articles/baricitinib-remdesivir-combo-may-improve-covid-19-recovery-time-e663a2c5-0041-4c0d-8f9e-1e2d5fe41893-square.jpg)
Casirivimab-imdevimab combo may reduce hospitalization in mild-to-moderate COVID-19
Treatment with a combination of the recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab reduced hospitalization rates in high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, according to results of a retrospective study.
Casirivimab-imdevimab combo may reduce hospitalization in mild-to-moderate COVID-19
29 Sep 2021![Blood biomarkers allow assessment of mortality risk in acute aortic dissection](https://sitmspst.blob.core.windows.net/images/articles/fotolia-62211245-0bc9de72-1dc6-4d23-8f38-d69a4f86f550-square.jpg)
Blood biomarkers allow assessment of mortality risk in acute aortic dissection
Preoperative levels of D-dimer and white blood cells are risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients with type A acute aortic dissection, a recent study has found.
Blood biomarkers allow assessment of mortality risk in acute aortic dissection
29 Sep 2021![Romosozumab prevents new vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis](https://sitmspst.blob.core.windows.net/images/articles/fotolia62853750-a32fe788-484f-4f2f-9cf2-46549e0be1ce-square.jpg)
Romosozumab prevents new vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
Twelve months of treatment with romosozumab produce marked reductions in new vertebral fractures, especially moderate-to-severe fractures, among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to a study.
Romosozumab prevents new vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
29 Sep 2021![Low-carb diets may improve renal, CV risk factors in T2D patients](https://sitmspst.blob.core.windows.net/images/articles/lowcarb-758309e7-b30e-4367-8745-4ca1180334f4-square.jpg)
Low-carb diets may improve renal, CV risk factors in T2D patients
In individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) may improve renal and cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, suggests a review from the UK.
Low-carb diets may improve renal, CV risk factors in T2D patients
29 Sep 2021![Low-intensity shockwave with PDE-5i safe, effective for erectile dysfunction](https://sitmspst.blob.core.windows.net/images/articles/fotolia83491603-3069c545-9cf4-4738-b703-3709fc7a5c84-square.jpg)
Low-intensity shockwave with PDE-5i safe, effective for erectile dysfunction
The combination of low-intensity shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) with phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) medication safely improves erectile function in vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED) patients who had failed first-line oral therapy, a recent study has found.