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Newswise: Validation Institute Confirms Over $2,200 per member per year savings from Ochsner Digital Medicine
Released: 26-Jun-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Validation Institute Confirms Over $2,200 per member per year savings from Ochsner Digital Medicine
Ochsner Health

Ochsner Digital Medicine has achieved Validation for Savings by the Validation Institute, an independent non-profit organization. The Institute confirmed in a new propensity-matched study that members of Ochsner Connected Health’s chronic disease management program have lower per member per month costs than similar non-participants.

   
Newswise: Defective closure of diabetic foot ulcers is associated with higher risk of wound recurrence
Released: 26-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Defective closure of diabetic foot ulcers is associated with higher risk of wound recurrence
Indiana University

Results from a new study of diabetic foot ulcers and the risk of wound recurrence show that a new approach can help health care workers measure the likelihood that the wound will reopen in the future.

Released: 21-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Marks A Decade as One of the Nation’s Best
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for the 10th consecutive year. The Honor Roll is a top distinction awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationwide recognized by U.S. News as the “Best of the Best.” Nationwide Children’s is ranked sixth on the 2023-24 Honor Roll list.

Newswise: UCSF Internal Medicine Specialist to be Celebrated for Diabetes Epidemiology Research
Released: 21-Jun-2023 8:00 AM EDT
UCSF Internal Medicine Specialist to be Celebrated for Diabetes Epidemiology Research
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

Alka M. Kanaya, MD, UC San Francisco primary care physician and researcher, is being recognized with the 2023 Kelly West Award for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The award recognizes significant contributions to the field of diabetes epidemiology.

Newswise: Postpartum morbidity and mortality in women with epilepsy: A 28-year study
Released: 19-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Postpartum morbidity and mortality in women with epilepsy: A 28-year study
International League Against Epilepsy

A 28-year study found increased risks of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, ICU admission during hospitalization for delivery, postpartum hospitalization, and an increased risk of mortality compared with pregnant women who did not have epilepsy.

8-Jun-2023 9:40 AM EDT
Radioactive iodine or surgery associated with increased survival in hyperthyroidism
Endocrine Society

Hyperthyroidism treatment like radioactive iodine or surgery was associated with a decreased risk for death, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.

8-Jun-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Closed-loop insulin delivery systems may improve blood sugar control in children with type 1 diabetes
Endocrine Society

Closed-loop insulin delivery systems improve glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes without causing adverse effects, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Prevalence of metabolic associated fatty liver disease is increasing
Endocrine Society

The percent of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the leading global cause of liver disease, is increasing in U.S. adults, according to a study presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:45 AM EDT
Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine
Endocrine Society

The use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is increasing, according to a study being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

13-Jun-2023 5:25 PM EDT
Endocrine Society Scientific Statement distinguishes normal aging from endocrine disease
Endocrine Society

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights the differences between aspects of aging that are normal and sometimes over-treated, and those such as menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis that can be treated and deserve more attention.

8-Jun-2023 10:10 AM EDT
Low food security linked to metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females
Endocrine Society

Not having reliable access to food has a significant relationship with metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, in Latinx females of reproductive age, according to a study presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

12-Jun-2023 9:35 AM EDT
Early time-restricted feeding improves blood sugar levels
Endocrine Society

Early-time restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, improved fluctuations in blood glucose levels and decreased time above range, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

9-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
CGM alarms often not set to alert children with diabetes to harmful blood glucose fluctuations
Endocrine Society

Children and teenagers who use continuous glucose monitors (CGM) to manage diabetes often fail to use the appropriate alarm settings to alert to dangerously low or harmful high blood sugar levels, according to a study being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill. This variability makes the monitors less useful in tracking glucose levels.

8-Jun-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Many people with type 1 diabetes continue to struggle to control blood sugar surrounding exercise
Endocrine Society

Many people with type 1 diabetes struggle to exercise safely while keeping their blood sugar levels within a healthy range, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:10 PM EDT
Duration and poor quality of sleep associated with greater risk for diabetes
Endocrine Society

Fewer than six hours or more than 10 hours of sleep, and poor quality of sleep are associated with a greater risk for diabetes, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Type 2 diabetes increased among youth during and after COVID-19 pandemic
Endocrine Society

The number of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes continued to rise in the year following the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Teens with type 1 diabetes who see a pediatrician longer may have a smoother transition to adult care
Endocrine Society

Keeping adolescents with type 1 diabetes in pediatric diabetes care until at least age 17 may increase the chance that they will have a successful transition to adult care, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:10 AM EDT
Breastfeeding may help mothers avoid type 2 diabetes
Endocrine Society

Breastfeeding can improve the number of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and increase insulin sensitivity in mothers, helping to protect them against type 2 diabetes in later years, suggests a mice study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:35 AM EDT
Gestational diabetes cases increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
Endocrine Society

More pregnant women developed gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic than in the preceding two years, according to research being presented on Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Body image concerns significantly higher in women living with PCOS
Endocrine Society

Women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than individuals without the condition, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Newswise: Machine-learning method used for self-driving cars could improve lives of type-1 diabetes patients
13-Jun-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Machine-learning method used for self-driving cars could improve lives of type-1 diabetes patients
University of Bristol

The same type of machine learning methods used to pilot self-driving cars and beat top chess players could help type-1 diabetes sufferers keep their blood glucose levels in a safe range.

   
Released: 14-Jun-2023 2:15 PM EDT
Remission rates of 1 in 100 people with type 2 diabetes in real world data
Niigata University

The phenomenon of improvement of glucose to levels in a normal range and cessation of the need for medication can occur in some patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are provided with lifestyle therapy, temporary pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgery, or combinations of these treatments.

Newswise: Black patients with plaque build-up in arteries in the legs more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or amputation than white patients
Released: 13-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Black patients with plaque build-up in arteries in the legs more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or amputation than white patients
Keck Medicine of USC

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC has uncovered significant racial disparities in the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of peripheral artery disease (PAD) among Black and white patients in the United States.

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Newswise: Lots of water, small dietary changes can help prevent kidney stones, UTSW expert says
Released: 12-Jun-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Lots of water, small dietary changes can help prevent kidney stones, UTSW expert says
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The painful experience of having a kidney stone has become more common in recent years, including in Texas, part of the “Stone Belt” where hot weather can cause dehydration. But small dietary changes as well as drinking lots of water can help avert the discomfort, says a board-certified physician assistant in the Department of Urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Released: 9-Jun-2023 3:25 PM EDT
Study shows metformin lowers the risk of getting long COVID
University of Minnesota Medical School

In a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, University of Minnesota researchers found that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, prevents the development of long COVID.

Released: 9-Jun-2023 1:35 PM EDT
Shed those pounds while digesting all these weight-loss research headlines from the Weight Loss channel
Newswise

As more families consider bariatric surgery a viable option to treat their child’s obesity, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest research on weight loss. You can find the latest research on bariatric surgery and other weight loss options in the Weight Loss channel on Newswise, where journalists can find story ideas on this trending topic.

Newswise: ENDO 2023: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available for Interviews
Released: 8-Jun-2023 11:05 AM EDT
ENDO 2023: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available for Interviews
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai endocrinologists will share their latest medical research and clinical care improvements at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, June 15-18.

Released: 8-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Usar IA para predecir la insuficiencia renal en pacientes con enfermedad renal poliquística
Mayo Clinic

La insuficiencia renal puede tener diversas causas: diabetes, presión arterial alta, enfermedades autoinmunitarias y enfermedad renal poliquística o ERP.

Released: 8-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Uso de IA para prever insuficiência renal em pacientes com doença renal policística
Mayo Clinic

A insuficiência renal pode ser causada por diversos motivos: diabetes, pressão arterial elevada, doenças autoimunes e doença renal policística ou DRP.

Released: 8-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي للتنبؤ بالفشل الكلوي لدى المرضى المصابين بداء الكلى متعددة الكيسات
Mayo Clinic

قد ينتج الفشل الكلوي عن عدة أسباب منها، السكري وارتفاع ضغط الدم، وأمراض المناعة الذاتية، وداء الكلى متعددة الكيسات.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 7:35 PM EDT
Alcohol drinking cut in half with diabetes medication
University of Gothenburg

Semaglutide is sold under brand names such as Ozempic. Since this medication was also approved for the treatment of obesity, demand has increased, which has resulted in difficulties in procuring the drug in recent times.

1-Jun-2023 1:45 PM EDT
Trouble Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have insomnia symptoms such as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up too early, may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a study published in the June 7, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. In addition, researchers found the risk was much higher in people under 50 years old. The study does not prove that insomnia symptoms cause stroke; it only shows an association.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 9:20 AM EDT
Ali wins Wayne Bardin International Travel Award
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society selected Dalal S. Ali, M.D., as the recipient of its 2023 C. Wayne Bardin, MD, International Travel Award for her outstanding ENDO abstract and research contributions related to bone disease, calcium and endocrine disorders in pregnancy.

Newswise: Sea cucumbers: the marine delicacy that can deter diabetes
Released: 7-Jun-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Sea cucumbers: the marine delicacy that can deter diabetes
University of South Australia

They’re a marine delicacy loved across Asia, but the humble sea cucumber is also proving to be a key ingredient in preventing diabetes, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

   
Released: 6-Jun-2023 3:00 PM EDT
Men’s health: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares key symptoms to act on
Mayo Clinic

As men age, even those accustomed to good health may encounter symptoms that affect their quality of life and are important to mention to their physicians.

Newswise: Does multimorbidity impact chronic disease treatment?
30-May-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Does multimorbidity impact chronic disease treatment?
PLOS

Treatment efficacy for a broad range of chronic diseases does not differ depending on patients’ comorbidities, according to a new study publishing June 6th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by David McAllister of the University of Glasgow, UK, and colleagues.

Released: 6-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Salud masculina: un experto de Mayo Clinic Healthcare comparte los síntomas principales sobre los que hay que actuar
Mayo Clinic

A medida que los hombres envejecen, incluso aquellos acostumbrados a una buena salud pueden desarrollar síntomas que afecten su calidad de vida y es importante que se los mencionen a sus médicos. Vikas Mehta, Licenciado en Medicina y Cirugía, un médico de Mayo Clinic Healthcare en Londres, describe varios signos físicos que vale la pena controlar.

Released: 6-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Saúde masculina: especialista da Mayo Clinic Healthcare fala sobre os principais sintomas e quando tomar providências
Mayo Clinic

À medida que os homens envelhecem, mesmo que eles levem uma vida saudável, podem surgir alguns sintomas que podem afetar sua qualidade de vida e devem ser relatados ao médico. O Dr. Vikas Mehta, bacharel em medicina e cirurgia da Mayo Clinic Healthcare em Londres, descreve vários sinais físicos que valem a pena acompanhar.

Released: 6-Jun-2023 6:00 AM EDT
صحة الرجال: يشارك خبير مايو كلينك للرعاية الصحية أعراضًا مهمة يجب الانتباه لها
Mayo Clinic

قد يواجه الرجال مع تقدمهم في العمر، بما فيهم أولئك الذين يتمتعون بصحة جيدة، أعراضًا تؤثر على جودة حياتهم، وعليهم أن يذكروها لأطبائهم. يصف الدكتور فيكاس ميهتا، بكالوريوس الطب والجراحة، وهو طبيب في مايو كلينك للرعاية الصحية بلندن، عددًا من المؤشرات الجسدية التي تستدعي المتابعة والفحص.

Released: 5-Jun-2023 7:00 PM EDT
New discoveries about where atherosclerotic plaques rupture can lead to preventive treatments
Lund University

A common cause of myocardial infarction and stroke is the rupture of atherosclerotic plaques. The exact location of plaque ruptures has previously been unknown, but now researchers at Lund University have mapped this. The research team has also identified an enzyme, a marker, that they hope will help predict who is at risk of having a myocardial infarction or a stroke due to a ruptured atherosclerotic plaque.

1-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Can exercise help counteract genetic risk of disease?
University of Sydney

Staying active could help keep the onset of type 2 diabetes at bay, even if someone has a genetic risk of developing the disease. Researchers say this highlights the importance of exercise in chronic disease prevention.

Released: 1-Jun-2023 5:40 PM EDT
The breakthrough that could lead to new obesity treatments
University of East Anglia

Researchers at the University of East Anglia and the University of Cambridge have made an important discovery in the race to find treatments for obesity and related diseases, such as diabetes. A new study published today is the first to reveal the molecular structure of a protein called ‘Uncoupling protein 1’ (UCP1).

Newswise: Obesity drugs help patients lose weight regained years after bariatric surgery
Released: 1-Jun-2023 2:10 PM EDT
Obesity drugs help patients lose weight regained years after bariatric surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Anti-obesity medications, including semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), can effectively help patients manage weight regained after bariatric surgery, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.

Newswise: Dr. Sabrina Barata and Dr. Sara Encisco of Mercy Personal Physicians at Lutherville are Featured Guests for the June 2023 edition of “Medoscopy”
Released: 31-May-2023 2:15 PM EDT
Dr. Sabrina Barata and Dr. Sara Encisco of Mercy Personal Physicians at Lutherville are Featured Guests for the June 2023 edition of “Medoscopy”
Mercy Medical Center

Mercy's Drs. Sabrina Barata and Sara Encisco are the featured guests on the hospital's monthly talk show, “Medoscopy,” airing Tuesday and Wednesday, June 20th and 21st, at 5:30 p.m. EST (www.facebook.com/MercyMedicalCenter).

30-May-2023 2:45 PM EDT
New Penn Medicine Study Uncovers Key Details of Fat Cells, Advancing Potential Treatments for Obesity, Diabetes
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

New research has unlocked insights into how “good fat” tissue could potentially be harnessed to combat obesity and remove glucose from the blood, helping to control diabetes. Published today in Science Advances, the work is a collaboration between researchers with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Cambridge, Free University of Brussels and University of East Anglia.

Newswise: TTUHSC El Paso Department of Pediatrics Welcomes New Endocrinologist
Released: 31-May-2023 1:00 PM EDT
TTUHSC El Paso Department of Pediatrics Welcomes New Endocrinologist
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Pediatric endocrinologist diagnose and treat conditions affecting the endocrine glands and hormones of children and adolescents. As one of the very few pediatric endocrinologists along the U.S.-Mexico border, Dr. Zerah works with children up to age 18 with endocrine disorders of growth, puberty, thyroid, calcium metabolism and diabetes.



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