Tag: Diabetes
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Rising Cholesterol and Insulin Resistance in SA Youth: What Public Health Must Do
Introduction: A brewing public health challenge Across South Africa, a troubling trend is emerging: high cholesterol and insulin resistance are appearing in younger populations. In communities once deemed low-risk, especially in mining towns and other industrial towns, the signs of metabolic syndrome—type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and elevated cholesterol—are no longer confined to…
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Singapore Study Unveils New Way to Disarm Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Speed Healing of Chronic Wounds
Groundbreaking Finding in Singapore Could Change Chronic Wound Care In a development that could reshape how chronic wounds are treated, researchers in Singapore have identified a new method to disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria while simultaneously accelerating the healing process. The breakthrough arrives as a beacon of hope for patients with diabetes and other conditions that make…
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Singapore Study Unveils New Way to Disable Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Boost Chronic Wound Healing
Groundbreaking Discovery in the Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Researchers in Singapore have reported a promising new approach that could change how chronic wounds are treated, particularly for people living with diabetes. The study focuses on disarming antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a growing threat to wound care worldwide, and aims to shorten healing times for chronic wounds that…
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Family Reaches Settlement in Limerick Medical Centre Diabetes Fatality Case
Overview of the Case The family of a 28-year-old diabetic who died after a complex medical episode has reached a confidential settlement with a medical centre in Limerick. The case, which drew attention to the management of diabetes and acute illness within healthcare settings, centers on questions about the standard of care provided to a…
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Family Settles Case with Limerick Medical Centre Over Death
Family of 28-year-old diabetic settles suit against Limerick medical centre The family of a 28-year-old diabetic who died in the vicinity of a Limerick medical centre has reached a settlement after pursuing a medical negligence action. The case, filed against Park Lodge Medical Centre on Dublin Road in Rhebogue, highlighted concerns about the standard of…
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Incretin-Based Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Dementia
Groundbreaking Findings from a Large-Scale McGill Study In a landmark analysis drawing on real-world clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, researchers at McGill University report that two classes of incretin-based medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. The study adds to a growing body of evidence…
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Heart Failure Prevalence in US Adults Surges 43% Since 1988
Overview: Heart Failure Prevalence Rises in US Adults A new analysis based on data tracked over several decades shows that the crude prevalence of heart failure (HF) among United States adults increased from 2.1% in 1988 to 3.0% in 2023. Reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study highlights a notable…
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Incretin-Based Diabetes Drugs May Lower Dementia Risk, McGill Study Finds
Overview: A New Link Between Diabetes Medications and Dementia Risk A landmark study from McGill University has raised hopes that two classes of incretin-based diabetes drugs could offer protective effects against dementia. In a vast analysis drawing on clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, researchers found an association between the use of incretin-based therapies…
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Incretin-Based Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Dementia, Large McGill Study Finds
Overview: A Potential Dementia Benefit from Incretin-Based Diabetes Drugs In a significant development for both diabetes management and cognitive health, researchers from McGill University report that two classes of incretin-based medications — commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes — are associated with a lower risk of dementia. The study analyzed clinical data from more than…
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diaTribe Unveils International Consensus on Diabetes Tech in Pregnancy
International Consensus Sets New Standard for Diabetes Technology in Pregnancy diaTribe Foundation has published the first international consensus statement to guide the use of diabetes technology during pregnancy. The document provides clear recommendations on deploying continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and automated insulin delivery (AID) to improve maternal and fetal outcomes across diverse settings. Developed with…