diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | Medivizor | 10 pages | source: Journal of clinical medicine research | Added May 19, 2019
Is sitagliptin added to insulin safe and effective in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes?
This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of sitagliptin (Januvia) in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in elderly patients on insulin. The authors concluded that the addition of sitagliptin is effective and safe in all patients receiving it as add-on therapy to insulin.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: BMC musculoskeletal disorders | Added May 18, 2019
The effectiveness of different hand activities in women with arthritis
This study examined the effectiveness of different types of hand exercises in women with rheumatoid arthritis or hand osteoarthritis. The authors concluded that some hand exercises may not be as effective as others for treating arthritis.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: American journal of hypertension | Added May 17, 2019
Can high blood pressure lead to nerve disease in type 1 diabetes?
The aim of this study was to investigate if high blood pressure contributes to nerve disease (diabetic neuropathy; DN) in type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding of the study was that high blood pressure does contribute to impaired nerve conduction in T1D.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Clinical and experimental rheumatology | Added May 15, 2019
Is long-term treatment with abatacept plus methotrexate safe and effective for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
This study assessed the long-term safety and efficacy of abatacept (Orencia) plus methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have not responsed to methotrexate alone.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of the rheumatic diseases | Added May 13, 2019
Can ultrasound replace MRI in rheumatoid arthritis imaging?
This study investigated the effectiveness of combined ultrasound for assessing synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients starting abatacept (Orencia) with methotrexate (Trexall). The study concluded that the ultrasound technique and the drug combination were effective.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology | Added May 13, 2019
Weight management programme led by family doctors for reversing type 2 diabetes
The aim of this study was to assess the remission of type 2 diabetes (T2D) during a family doctor-led weight management programme. The main finding of the study was that after 2 years of the programme more than one-third of patients had reversed their T2D.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added May 11, 2019
SGLT2 inhibitors to prevent heart and kidney disease in type 2 diabetes
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on the prevention of heart and kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The main outcome was that SGLT2-inhibitors reduced hospitalization for heart failure and prevented the worsening of kidney disease in T2D.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added May 09, 2019
High night-time blood sugar level associated with large baby in women with gestational diabetes
The aim of this study was to investigate the role of glucose changes in the development of a large baby in women with gestational diabetes. The main finding of the study was that mothers who had large babies had high blood glucose levels at night.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 8 pages | source: Annals of the rheumatic diseases | Added May 09, 2019
A window of opportunity exists when rheumatoid arthritis patients have the best chance of remission
This study investigated whether there is a window of opportunity for treating rheumatoid arthritis.
