rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added Oct 30, 2020
Can diet changes and dietary supplements improve symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated the impact of dietary supplements and diet changes on disease activity score (DAS) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The study showed that some diet types like the Mediterranean diet, some spices and supplements may have positive effects on RA symptoms.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Rheumatology International | Added Oct 25, 2020
Is a comprehensive rehabilitation program effective for patients with RA of all levels of disease activity?
This study investigated the effects of a rehabilitation program on pain, quality of life (QoL), and c-reactive protein (CRP) values for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and different levels of disease activity score (DAS).
The study found that a rehabilitation program significantly improved pain and QoL for patients, regardless of their DAS.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Frontiers in Endocrinology | Added Oct 25, 2020
Is vitamin D associated with complications in people with diabetes?
This study looked at whether low levels of vitamin D increased complications for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that foot ulcers were more common for patients who had low vitamin D (LVD).
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Oct 22, 2020
Can vitamin D reduce the risk of full-blown diabetes in people with prediabetes?
This study looked at the effect of vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of full-blown diabetes in people with prediabetes. They found that having high levels of vitamin D reduced the risk of developing diabetes.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Advances in therapy | Added Oct 20, 2020
Do steroid injections during cataract surgery reduce complications for diabetic patients?
This study looked at the benefit of injecting a steroid pellet into the eye during cataract surgery in patients with diabetic eye disease. They found that steroid injections reduced the risk of complications in patients with diabetic eye disease.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International journal of clinical practice | Added Oct 18, 2020
Evaluating mirogabalin for treating diabetic foot pain
This study looked at the use of mirogabalin (Tarlige) to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP). It found that mirogabalin was safe and effective at reducing pain in DPNP.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Oct 16, 2020
Could daily insulin injections be replaced by weekly injections in patients with type 2 diabetes?
This study looked at the treatment of type 2 diabetes with either daily or weekly insulin injections. They found that weekly insulin was as safe and effective as daily injections.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Oct 14, 2020
Can metformin reduce the risk of dementia?
This study looked at the risk of dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) taking metformin (Glucophage) and those not taking this drug. They found that patients taking metformin were at a lower risk to develop dementia.
diabetes mellitus | Clinical Trial | Added Oct 13, 2020
Searching for patients with diabetic nerve pain to trial an experimental treatment.
This trial is being carried out to examine the effectiveness of LY3016859 for diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP; pain caused by damage to the nerves). The main outcome to be measured is a change in pain intensity. This study is being carried out in Puerto Rico and the United States.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added Oct 01, 2020
Does high-dose vitamin D improve diabetic foot disease?
This study looked at the effect of vitamin D supplements on diabetic neuropathy (DN; nerve damage). They found that taking high-dose vitamin D for 6 months reduced the pain and disability associated with DN.