Groups who suffer the highest burden of type 2 diabetes have the lowest level of adherence to effective medication to control it, a University of Otago study has found. Lead author Dr. Simon Horsburgh, of the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, says about 6 percent of adult New Zealanders have type 2 diabetes, with the figure much higher for […]
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Results of an observational registry study of men with type 2 diabetes and hypogonadism (low testosterone) suggest that up to 12 years of testosterone injections every 3 months may improve glycemic control. A second study in the same cohort hints that this treatment may lower the risk for cardiovascular events and improve survival ― but that study has inherent weaknesses […]
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As far as we’re concerned, pizza is a timeless meal to be enjoyed whether there’s a full-blown blizzard out your window or it’s 108 degrees and humid outside. The only difference is in how we want to cook it. In the winter we have no problem turning our oven up as high as it will go so we can get […]
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Canopy Biosciences, a Bruker Company, today announced that the University of Pittsburgh will add ChipCytometryTM for high-plex single-cell spatial biology to its capabilities at the Unified Flow Core in the Department of Immunology. ChipCytometry will be used to advance spatial biology research by quantifying cell phenotypes and their spatial relationships within the native tissue microenvironment. Research will be performed using […]
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LONDON — Men’s makeup brand War Paint for Men has opened its first store in central London’s Carnaby Street. The 499-square-foot store, which is right next to the department store Liberty, carries its full range of products, as well as offering grooming service provided by The Lions Barber Collective, a group of not-for-profit barbers trained in mental health support to […]
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Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Type 2 diabetes means your body does not produce enough […]
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Delirium is more common in patients undergoing transcatheter rather than surgical aortic valve replacement (TAVR, SAVR) but predicted worse in-hospital outcomes after both procedures, a new study suggests. “Patients experience delirium fairly frequently after aortic valve replacement, whether transcatheter or surgical, but we found that it happens more often after surgical replacement,” coauthor Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, told […]
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Millions of people were confined to their homes in China Monday as the country tried to contain its largest coronavirus outbreak in months with mass testing and travel curbs. China on Monday reported 55 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases, as an outbreak of the fast-spreading Delta variant reached over 20 cities and more than a dozen provinces. Local governments in […]
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The world is fighting the deadly Coronavirus pandemic. Therefore the news and social media are focused on COVID-19, its effects, and preventive measures. We’ve heard new terms like quarantine, isolation, social distancing, etc., frequently. It can get a little overwhelming, especially since we can’t meet anyone outside of the home to discuss how we’re feeling. Talking about isolation, confined to […]
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It’s no secret that bathing is about more than just personal hygiene — in fact, it’s literally one of the most relaxing forms of self-care. But did you know that baths facilitate more than just a place of relaxation? Bath-taking has proven to be quite beneficial to our health in ways that you probably didn’t even know. Whether it’s a […]
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