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Intravenous infusion of exenatide does not reduce the risk of complications in patients after heart surgery

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18
Nov

A large-scale clinical trial has shown that intravenous infusion of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue exenatide during heart surgery involving bypass does not significantly reduce the risk of death, stroke, or organ failure. Scientists today presented this preliminary, groundbreaking science study at the American Heart Association 2024 Scientific Sessions. The meeting, taking place November 16-18, […]

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An alternative for patients with narrow antibacterial treatment options

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30
Oct

A recent urinary tract infection drug, Orlynvah, receives FDA approval, opening recent treatment options for patients with narrow or no alternative antimicrobial treatments. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection of the urinary tract, and almost half of people assigned female at birth (AFAB) will experience such an infection during their lifetime. Although UTIs […]

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The diabetes drug semaglutide is proving beneficial for patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity

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26
Oct

The antidiabetic drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, has a positive effect on patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity. They have less protein in their urine, less kidney inflammation and lower blood pressure. This was demonstrated in an international study led by clinical pharmacologist Hiddo L. Heerspink from the University Medical Center Groningen in […]

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A low-carb diet may improve beta cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes

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24
Oct

Following a low-carbohydrate diet can potentially support patients manage their disease more effectively and reduce their apply of medications. Test: Effect of a carbohydrate-restricted diet on β-cell response in adults with type 2 diabetes. Photo credit: Dulin/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismA group of researchers assessed the effects […]

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Cannabidiol has been shown to prolong life and alleviate symptoms in patients with Leigh syndrome.

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06
Sep

A study conducted by UAB Institut de Neurociències and published in the journal Nature communication shows in animal models how daily administration of cannabidiol (CBD), a substance derived from the cannabis plant, extends life and alleviates symptoms associated with Leigh syndrome. This severe mitochondrial disease affecting children is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive […]

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Recent recreational drug apply in ICU patients triples risk of recurrent cardiovascular events: study

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30
Aug

Patients hospitalized in intensive care units are three times more likely to have recurrent cardiovascular events within a year than those without a history of drug apply, a novel study has found. The latest study examined how recent recreational drug apply affected the risk of major cardiovascular events, including death, over a year in almost […]

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UC Davis Health experts call for wildfire preparedness action plans to support respiratory patients

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20
Aug

A multidisciplinary team of UC Davis Health experts is urging health systems to create wildfire preparedness action plans to support patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions. They are urging providers to proactively implement interventions to mitigate the effects of impoverished air quality caused by smoke. Their article published in COPD Foundation Magazineidentifies the needs of high-risk […]

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Patients with highly inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis are more susceptible to cognitive impairment

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01
Aug

In a recent study published in RMD openResearchers assessed cognitive function in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with ongoing inflammatory activity. Test: The Impact of Inflammation on Cognitive Function in Patients with Highly Inflammatory Rheumatoid Arthritis. Photo source: Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock.com Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes inflammation of the synovial membrane […]

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Insufficient and excessive sleep can damage blood vessels in diabetic patients

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16
Jul

Impoverished sleep is known to escalate the risk of diabetes complications, but can too much sleep be harmful? In diabetic patients, both too little and too much sleep can damage petite blood vessels, researchers say. Microvascular complications are common, long-term problems associated with diabetes that affect the petite blood vessels. These complications typically include retinopathy […]

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Anakinra shows promise in reducing symptoms in patients with Sanfilippo syndrome

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21
Jun

As a neurodegenerative disease characterized by childhood-onset dementia, Sanfilippo syndrome causes enormous suffering in many ways, including pain, loss of speech, extreme agitation and anxiety, gastrointestinal symptoms, and profound sleep disturbances. In the absence of an approved treatment, clinical specialists have not yet had the ability to alleviate this suffering. Groundbreaking clinical research collaboration between […]

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