In a nutshell This analysis investigated the relationship between anti-diabetic medications and the risk of fractures in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) and sulfonylurea (SU) provided better protection against fractures compared to thiazolidinedione (TZD) or dipeptidyl...
Read MoreCan the onset of type 1 diabetes be delayed with vitamin D supplementation in children and adolescents?
In a nutshell This study reviewed the effect of high-dose vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) supplementation on delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children and adolescents with newly diagnosed T1D. The authors recommended maintaining a safe and effective high-dose vitamin D2 concentration of 30-60 ng/mL for delaying the onset of T1D in...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of injections of autologous endometrial cells and platelet-rich plasma in infertile patients with a thin uterine lining
In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of injections of autologous endometrial cells (AEC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in infertile women with a thin endometrium (uterine lining). The study found that PRP injections and injections of AEC suspended in PRP improved the cells and thickness of the endometrium. Some...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of water therapeutic exercise in breast cancer survivors
In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of aquatic therapeutic exercise in breast cancer survivors for improving symptoms and quality of life. The study found that aquatic therapeutic exercise effectively improved fatigue, pain, and quality of life in these patients. Some background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common...
Read MoreCan eye tumors be surgically removed without removing the entire eye?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of a surgical treatment called partial transscleral sclerouvectomy (PTSU) combined with microinvasive vitrectomy and reconstruction of the eyeball (MIVR) for the treatment of tumors within the eyeball. This showed that this treatment can be effective for most eye tumors. Some background Melanoma is...
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