diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology | Added Nov 27, 2019
Can SGLT2 inhibitors prevent kidney disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes?
This study examined the effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on symptoms of kidney disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors found that these agents helped lower the chance of developing kidney disease in these patients.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Added Nov 25, 2019
Can early MRI changes predict treatment response and disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated if early changes in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can predict long-term response (LTR) to treatment in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
They found that MRI changes after 1 month of treatment can predict LTR to tofacitinib (Xeljanz).
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Nov 24, 2019
Evaluating the safety of glimepiride for patients with Type 2 diabetes
This study evaluated the side effects in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) after treatment with glimepiride (Amaryl). The authors found that while glimepiride lowered mortality, the rate of most side effects was the same as other similar drugs.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Nov 16, 2019
Does topical oxygen improve healing of diabetic ulcers?
This study looked at patients with diabetic foot ulcers that had not healed after standard wound care. This study found that topical oxygen significantly improved the healing rate of diabetic ulcers.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Nov 13, 2019
Evaluating combination therapy versus metformin only for patients with Type 2 diabetes
This study evaluated whether adding vildagliptin (Galvus) to metformin (Glucophage) could improve the duration of blood glucose control for patients with newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). The authors found that this treatment combination improved long-term blood glucose control for these patients.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Nov 11, 2019
Do glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs reduce heart disease and stroke in patients with diabetes?
This study examined if glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) drugs could reduce the rate of heart disease and stroke in patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors found that fewer patients who received GLP-1RA drugs developed heart disease or stroke compared to those who received a placebo.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of Diabetes and its Complications | Added Nov 08, 2019
Can dapagliflozin help improve blood magnesium levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes?
This study examined the effects of dapagliflozin (Forxiga) on blood magnesium levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors concluded that dapagliflozin treatment helped improve blood magnesium levels in these patients.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Nov 06, 2019
Are glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists an effective treatment option for type 2 diabetes?
This study explored whether glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were effective in treating type-2 diabetes. The authors concluded that all GLP-1RA’s were effective and that the type of GLP-1RA chosen could be tailored to a patient’s specific needs.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Nov 03, 2019
Evaluating the Diabeloop insulin delivery system for patients with type 1 diabetes
This study is comparing the effectiveness of two insulin delivery systems for patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The authors concluded that the Diabeloop system was more effective and better reduced high blood glucose levels in these patients.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Oct 30, 2019
How effective and safe is a closed-loop insulin pump for patients with type 1 diabetes?
This study compared the effectiveness and safety of a closed-loop and sensor-augmented insulin pumps for patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). The authors found that the closed-loop device was more effective but had more side effects for these patients.