diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Nov 24, 2021
How effective is iGlarLixi in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes?
This study evaluated the effectiveness of insulin glargine 100U/ml (iGlar; Lantus) and lixisenatide (Lixi; Lyxumia) combined (iGlarLixi; Soliqua) compared with each of the two drugs alone in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) that was uncontrolled with 2 anti-diabetic oral drugs. The data showed that iGlarLixi resulted in better glucose control compared to iGlar or Lixi, and did not cause abnormally low blood glucose (hypoglycemia).
infertility & reproductive technologies | Research | Treatment | 6 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Nov 23, 2021
Effects of in vitro maturation on physical development
This study examined whether conception associated with in vitro egg maturation led to any differences in height and weight development in children compared to those conceived through traditional in vitro fertilization.
lung cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Journal of Thoracic Oncology | Added Nov 23, 2021
Does quitting smoking improve survival of cancer patients?
This article aimed to assess whether stopping tobacco use in cancer patients would lead to better survival rates. The authors concluded that patients who stopped tobacco use had longer survival and lower death rates than those who did not.
coronary artery disease | Research | Lifestyle | 25 pages | source: Circulation | Added Nov 22, 2021
A healthy diet reduces the risk of complications in patients medicated for cardiovascular disease or diabetes
The present study examined whether combining a healthy diet with medications has an added benefit on the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes .
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 8 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Nov 22, 2021
Take two or take three? Adding saxagliptin and dapagliflozin to metformin
This study explored the effectiveness and safety of adding two glucose-lowering drugs, saxagliptin (Onglyza) and dapagliflozin (Farxiga), to patients with type 2 diabetes uncontrolled by metformin (Glucophage) alone.
infertility & reproductive technologies | Research | 5 pages | source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Added Nov 20, 2021
50% of infertile women could benefit from virus screening
This study aimed to identify the percentage of women who would benefit from taking preventative measures to avoid HCMV infection during pregnancy.
stroke | Research | 6 pages | source: Stroke | Added Nov 20, 2021
Coffee, Tea, Cocoa and Risk of Stroke
The author reviewed the association between coffee, tea, cocoa and stroke.
coronary artery disease | Research | 5 pages | source: The American journal of cardiology | Added Nov 19, 2021
Walking to improve erectile dysfunction after a heart attack
This paper studied whether a home-based walking program could improve erectile dysfunction in men who had a heart attack.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Nov 19, 2021
Nocturnal hypoglycemia and the effect on sleep in patients with type 2 diabetes
The main objective of this study was to determine the impact of nocturnal hypoglycemia on sleep patterns in patients with type 2 diabetes. The authors concluded that nocturnal hypoglycemia caused a decrease in a patient's ability to wake up and respond to episodes of low blood sugar levels.
stroke | Research | Treatment | 15 pages | source: The Lancet neurology | Added Nov 18, 2021
Neurological complications of acute ischaemic stroke
This paper reviews the most frequent neurological complications that occur early after a stroke (acute complications) and their management.
