diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Sep 08, 2019
Is IDegLira more effective than standard insulin for patients with Type 2 diabetes?
This study compared insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) to standard insulin in patients with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors concluded that IDegLira improved patient compliance to treatment and reduced treatment-related stress compared to conventional insulin.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Sep 05, 2019
Can sotagliflozin improve kidney function in patients with Type 1 diabetes?
This study examined whether sotagliflozin (Zynquista) helped improve kidney function in patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). The authors concluded that sotagliflozin improved several factors of kidney function.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Sep 05, 2019
Can inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients lead to chronic kidney disease?
This study looked at the effect of inflammation on the development of chronic kidney disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The authors concluded that patients with persistent inflammation are at a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Sep 03, 2019
Cardiovascular diseases associated with disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis
This study explored the influence of other diseases on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The study concluded that cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) diseases were strongly related to disease activity.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added Sep 03, 2019
Can nutritional supplements help reduce hypoglycemia in patients with Type 2 diabetes?
This study examined if nutritional supplements can reduce the rate of hypoglycemia in patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study concluded that these supplements helped reduce hypoglycemia and lowered mortality risk for these patients.
diabetes mellitus | Clinical Trial | Added Sep 02, 2019
Looking for patients with type 1 diabetes to compare two insulin types in an automated insulin pump
This study is comparing the effectiveness of two types of insulin when they are given using an automated insulin pump to patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main outcome will be to examine patients’ blood glucose levels after 6 weeks. This study is recruiting in Austin, TX, US.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Rheumatology International | Added Aug 31, 2019
Is the biosimilar BCD-055 as effective as infliximab?
This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of BCD-055 (BCD), a biosimilar of infliximab (IFX; Remicade).
They found that the safety and effectiveness of BCD were similar to IFX.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Aug 31, 2019
Comparing two different types of insulin for people with type 2 diabetes
This study wanted to compare how well two different kinds of insulin, insulin glargine (Lantus) 300u/ml, and insulin degludec (Tresiba), worked for people with type 2 diabetes. The study found that the patients in both groups had similar blood glucose control and similar episodes of low blood glucose events.
diabetes mellitus | Clinical Trial | Added Aug 30, 2019
Looking for patients with Type 2 diabetes to test a new treatment dose
This study is comparing the effectiveness of two different doses of semaglutide (Ozempic) in patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). The main outcome to be measured will be the change in HbA1c (average blood glucose levels over 3 months).