Tag: Diabetes: Misc.
PPARγ Antagonist Imatinib Improves Insulin Sensitivity
Imatinib improves insulin sensitivity without causing side effects seen with other PPARγ-targeting drugs
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy No Benefit for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
HBOT does not reduce indications for amputation or facilitate wound healing
Extended-Release Niacin Lowers ApoB-48 Concentration in T2DM
ERN together with statin reduces apoB-48 by lowering fasting and postprandial secretion rate
FDA Approves Device for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The device, first approved to treat burns, is made of silicone, cow collagen, and shark cartilage
Trends in Insulin Use, Glycemic Control Explored
Proportion of patients currently on any insulin stable from 1988-1994 to 1999-2012
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Varies Across Minority Groups
African-American patients screened 50 percent less often than Hispanic patients in last year
Prevalence of Diabetic Macular Edema Varies by Test
Many eyes diagnosed with DME on monocular fundus photographs have no DME on OCT
December 2015 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for December 2015. This roundup includes...
Cohesive Care Team Ups Health Benefit of EHR Use in Diabetes
For diabetes patients, greater EHR-related health improvements for high-cohesion primary care teams
Prevalence of Diabetes, Diabetic Nephropathy Up in U.S. Children
Increase in prevalence from 2002-2013, with highest prevalence among those aged 12 to <18 years
