In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and long-term safety of dorzagliatin in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) without previous antidiabetic treatment. The authors concluded that dorzagliatin blood glucose (sugar) levels with no serious side effects in these patients. Some background Glucokinase is a...
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In a nutshell This study assessed the effectiveness and safety of daily administered prednisolone (Prelone) at a dose of 5 mg, as an add-on to the standard of care (SOC) in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The authors concluded that low-dose prednisolone added to SOC had long-term benefits in these patients with a favorable balance of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of foot-ankle therapeutic exercises on daily physical activity and gait (walking) speed in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). The data showed that at 12 weeks, these exercises led to improvements in fast walking speeds and quality of life compared to usual care. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study analyzed the safety and effectiveness of dapagliflozin (Farxiga) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) across different ranges of baseline systolic blood pressure (SBP; blood pressure when the heart beats). The data suggested that dapagliflozin reduced the risk of hospitalization for heart failure (HHF) and kidney-related...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of an early and a delayed invasive strategy (IS) in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). The data showed that there were no significant differences in the risk of death, heart attacks, stroke rates, major bleeding, or revascularization between early and delayed...
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