rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 8 pages | source: Rheumatology International | Added Mar 27, 2019
Are infection risks associated with tumor-necrosis factor inhibitors decreasing?
This study assessed the risk of serious infection during treatment with tumor-necrosis factor inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Circulation | Added Mar 27, 2019
Does empagliflozin help lower blood pressure in patients with diabetes and high night time blood pressure?
The aim of this study was to monitor blood pressure changes with empagliflozin (Jardiance) treatment and normal blood pressure treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and uncontrolled night time high blood pressure. The main finding of the study was that these patients had reductions in their blood pressure when empagliflozin was added to their normal blood pressure and diabetes medications.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Mar 25, 2019
Does reducing etanercept maintain remission in early rheumatoid arthritis?
This study assessed the effects of reducing and withdrawing treatment in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who had achieved remission using etanercept (Enbrel) plus methotrexate (Trexall). The results showed that etanercept and methotrexate (MTX) combined led to better disease control than MTX alone, or a placebo (a substance that has no effect). There was no difference noted between the treatments and the disease progression.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added Mar 25, 2019
High fiber diet and diabetic kidney disease
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of fiber in the diet on diabetic kidney disease. The main outcome of the study was that a vegetarian dietary pattern may have a beneficial effect on kidney function.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Mar 23, 2019
Sotagliflozin and blood sugar control in patients with type 1 diabetes
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of sotagliflozin added to insulin on blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding of the study was that sotagliflozin and insulin together improved blood sugar control in T1D.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Arthritis Care & Research | Added Mar 22, 2019
Is hydroxychloroquine an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated if hydroxychloroquine (HCQ; Plaquenil) is an effective treatment in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
They found that combining HCQ with other RA drugs improves symptoms.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Mar 21, 2019
The safety and effectiveness of a closed-loop insulin delivery system at day and night time
The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a closed-loop insulin delivery system for day and night use in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding of the study was that this system was safe and had better blood glucose control than the sensor-augmented pump.
diabetes mellitus | Clinical Trial | Added Mar 20, 2019
Looking for diabetic patients with a foot ulcer to try a new drug for ulcer healing
The aim of this study is to investigate if eye drop medication (timolol) for high eye pressure (glaucoma) could help to heal diabetic foot ulcers. The main outcomes to be measured will be the time it takes for ulcers to heal and the level of timolol in the blood. This study is being carried out in California, the United States.
