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Top 10 Diabetes Diets for 2023
The DASH diet, Mediterranean diet, and Flexitarian diet top the list of 10 best diets for persons with diabetes as ranked by US News and World Report.
Obesity in Adulthood Associated with Increased Risk of Frailty Later in Life
Results from longitudinal prospective cohort study underscore the importance of monitoring patients’ weight throughout adulthood to reduce the risk of frailty.
Daily Dose: Semaglutide 2.4 mg and Long-term Weight Loss
Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.
CDC Releases First Estimates of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Booster Effectiveness against XBB/XBB.1.5
Preliminary estimates showed relative bivalent booster dose vaccine effectiveness against XBB/XBB.1.5 for at least the first 3 months after vaccination.
Daily Dose: Improved Glycemic Control and NAFLD in Type 2 Diabetes
Daily Dose: HDL-C and Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Improved HbA1c in Adults with T2D Had Beneficial Impact on NAFLD, According to New Study
Adults with T2D may be able to reduce their liver fat and improve their liver fibrosis stage with reductions in HbA1c, according to findings from a retrospective analysis.
Daily Dose: Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Surges
Gestational Diabetes and Maternal Obesity Have “Unfavorable” Effects on Neurodevelopment in Children
An overall good quality of diet and higher fish intake during pregnancy were related to better language skills in 2-year-old children, according to new study.
Daily Dose: Comparison of Loop Diuretics Shows No Difference in Heart Failure Survival
Number and Size of Daily Meals, Not Intermittent Fasting, Associated with Long-term Weight Loss in New Study
When counseling patients about weight gain prevention, limiting the frequency of larger meals is more beneficial than time-restricted eating, advised authors.
Obesity in the US: Highs and Lows by State
From highest percentage of children with obesity to lowest percentage of adults with high cholesterol, see how obesity hits home in our new slideshow.
Daily Dose: Most Long COVID Outcomes Resolve in 1 Year After Mild Infection
Comparison of Loop Diuretics Shows No Difference in Heart Failure Survival
After hospital discharge for heart failure, adults treated with either furosemide or torsemide had similar mortality rates, according to results from the TRANSFORM-HF clinical trial.
Daily Dose: Women More Seriously Affected by Cluster Headaches
Exacerbation History as Sole COPD Risk Predictor May be Flawed, Associated with Risk of Harm
Exacerbation history alone is unlikely to provide clinical utility for predicting future COPD exacerbations and could be associated with a risk of harm, according to new analysis.
FDA Approves Label Update for Semaglutide as a First-line Type 2 Diabetes Medication
The update removes a previous limitation that stated semaglutide should not be used as an initial therapy for treating patients with T2D.
Women May be More Seriously Affected by Cluster Headaches, Suggests New Research
In a study of 874 adults, more women were diagnosed with chronic cluster headache and experienced longer attacks compared with men.
Daily Dose: School-based Gardening Program Improved Metabolic Parameters in At-risk Youth
Top 10 Diets for 2023: US News & World Report Rankings
US News and World Report released its annual “Best Diets” rankings for 2023. Out of nearly 40 of the most popular diets ranked by health experts, these 10 came out on top.
School-based Gardening Program Improved Glucose Control, Reduced LDL-C in At-risk Children
Findings suggest that school-based gardening, nutrition, and cooking interventions may improve metabolic parameters in high-risk children.
15 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2022
Get a quick look at 15 of the many FDA-approved drugs in 2022 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.
Youth who Feel Loved, Optimistic, and Happy More Likely to Maintain Good Cardiometabolic Health into Adulthood
Adolescents with more positive psychological assets were more likely to have good cardiometabolic health 2 decades later, and associations were stronger for Black youth.
Obesity Phenotypes: A Primary Viewpoints Podcast
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Mayo Clinic's Andres Acosta, MD, PhD.
Daily Dose: Autoimmune Disorders Associated with New-onset Atrial Fibrillation
Daily Dose: Universal DAA Therapy for all Persons with HCV
Autoimmune Disorders Associated with New-onset AF and More Distinct in Women, Shows New Study
Findings elaborate on the pathophysiological differences in autoimmunity and atrial fibrillation risk between men and women.
Daily Dose: Obesity in Preschool-aged Children during COVID-19
New Findings Underscore Need for Universal DAA Therapy for all Persons with Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Direct-acting antiviral treatment was independently associated with a lower risk of mortality and liver and nonliver outcomes in a large study of adults with chronic hepatitis C.
Obesity in Preschool-aged Children in Sweden Increased during COVID-19, New Study Finds
Findings highlight the need for extended efforts directed to prevent childhood obesity, especially targeting lower socioeconomic areas, say study authors.