Search results for "Diabetes"
Racism in the record?
Two authors discuss their recent study finding that Black patients were twice as likely as White patients to be described with negative words in their history and physical notes, particularly in inpatient records.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/racism-in-the-record.htm
1 Apr 2022
COVID-19 pill study; new vaccine recommendation plus data on waning efficacy, low risk of postvaccine myocarditis; updates on experimental treatments
A peer-reviewed study showed molnupiravir reduced hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk patients, the CDC favored mRNA vaccines over J&J's, experts explained potential issues with waning efficacy data, and a study quantified the low risk of myocarditis after vaccination.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/21/1.htm
21 Dec 2021
Kidney failure, CV events lower with canagliflozin than placebo, industry study finds
The trial was stopped early after an interim safety analysis found significantly better renal and cardiovascular outcomes among type 2 diabetes patients randomized to canagliflozin than those assigned to placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/23/2.htm
23 Apr 2019
Studies of LDL levels, therapies support treatment of those older than age 70
A retrospective study found the association between low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and cardiovascular events to increase with age, while a meta-analysis highlighted the benefits of statins and other lipid-lowering therapies in older patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/17/4.htm
17 Nov 2020
Diabetes debates defy easy resolution
An ever-changing knowledge base without clear consensus makes diabetes management especially challenging.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/diabetes.htm
1 Sep 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 3-year history of severe rheumatoid arthritis
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-year history of severe rheumatoid arthritis. After some changes in therapy, she has done well with tocilizumab and methotrexate over the past year. She notes several months of prominent fatigue. Lab studies demonstrate anemia. What is its most likely cause?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/01/5.htm
1 Sep 2020
Disorder or disease? Semantics of obesity
A reader questions the best way to talk about weight.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/letter.htm
1 Oct 2021
Getting to know GLP-1 receptor agonists
Choosing among glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists depends on many factors, such as the desired outcome and individual risks among patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/getting-to-know-glp-1-receptor-agonists.htm
1 Mar 2023
Canagliflozin may not increase fracture risk in patients at low risk for fractures
Although canagliflozin has been linked to decreased bone mineral density, patients with type 2 diabetes who initiated the drug had similar risk of a first fracture as those who started a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/08/2.htm
8 Jan 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Decreased libido, fatigue
A 32-year-old man is evaluated for decreased libido and fatigue. His symptoms have increased over the last 6 months. Following a physical exam and visual exam, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/07/3.htm
7 Jul 2020