Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Journal Articles

• Current and Emerging Agents for Hypertension Management This paper presents an overview of current and emerging classes of antihypertensive drugs, highlighting several novel agents in preclinical trials which show promise in blood pressure management.
  American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, May 23, 2022
• Exercise for Persistent Neuroendocrine Symptoms of COVID-19 Could regular exercise help prevent or alleviate the long-term neuroendocrine symptoms of COVID-19?
  Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, May 20, 2022
• The Dietary Inflammatory Index is Associated With PCOS A new study looks at the potential link between the dietary inflammatory index and the risk of developing PCOS.
  Clinical Endocrinology, May 20, 2022
• Comorbidities and Co-Medications Among People With HIV How prevalent are comorbidities and the use of non-ART co-medications among people living with HIV?
  HIV Medicine, May 19, 2022
• Genetic and Environmental Scores for CRC Risk Stratification A newly developed risk prediction model that incorporates both genetic and environmental factors could lead to the earlier identification of patients at high risk for colorectal cancer.
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, May 18, 2022
• Renal Compression in HF: The Renal Tamponade Hypothesis A new hypothesis suggests that central venous pressure increases and renal encapsulation may be a factor in renal damage due to heart failure, and a novel target for treatment.
  JACC: Heart Failure, May 18, 2022
• Cancer Screening Prevalence and Associated Factors This editorial highlights cancer screening trends, the importance of cancer screening, and the many factors which can affect cancer screening behavior.
  Preventing Chronic Disease, May 18, 2022
• Adherence to the DASH Diet and NAFLD Is the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet effective at lowering risk of NAFLD?
  Liver International, May 09, 2022
• Quality Care and Implications for the Limb Salvage Center The development and implementation of collaborative quality initiatives could help improve outcomes in chronic wound care.
  Wounds, May 06, 2022
• Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism in T2D and Hypertension How prevalent is primary aldosteronism among patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension? Should routine screening be considered for these patients?
  Clinical Endocrinology, May 05, 2022
• Metformin and the Risk of Prostate Cancer in Diabetic Men Is there an association between metformin therapy and prostate cancer risk? This study aimed to clarify apparent conflicting evidence of prior studies.
  American Journal of Epidemiology, May 05, 2022
• Suggestions for Successful SGLT2i Use in Glomerular Disease Findings from recent trials further support the benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors in the management of glomerular disease. This review provides guidance for successful implementation.
  Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension, May 05, 2022
• HbA1c Below the Reportable Range This case report highlights the limitations of using HbA1c as a diagnostic tool in patients with certain conditions, including, as in this patient, hemolytic anemia.
  Laboratory Medicine, April 29, 2022
• MOVE! Weight Management Participation During COVID-19 The VHA MOVE! program shifted to telehealth delivery of weight management services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. How did that impact participation?
  Preventing Chronic Disease, April 29, 2022
• Gene Therapy for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa This review discusses the principles of gene therapy and its application to recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, the most debilitating variant of EB. Where does current research stand?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, April 26, 2022
• Determinants, Trends of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake This study examined sociodemographic and behavioral factors as well as COVID-related risk perceptions which contribute to vaccine hesitancy in U.S. adults.
  American Journal of Epidemiology, April 21, 2022
• Ultrathin Skin Graft in Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Find out how ultrathin skin grafting may help promote earlier healing of diabetic foot ulcers over conventional methods.
  Wounds, April 20, 2022
• Unexplained Anemia of Aging Review the diagnosis and etiology of anemia in older adults. What are the health consequences of unexplained anemia, and how should it be approached?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, April 19, 2022
• SGLT2 Inhibitors: The Statins of the 21st Century This overview of the development and clinical applications of SGLT2 inhibitors positions them as one of the major pharmacological advances in cardiovascular medicine in this century.
  European Heart Journal, April 19, 2022
• PRP vs Conventional Dressing for Diabetic Foot Ulcers When it comes to the effective management of diabetic foot ulcers, might the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma offer additional benefits over conventional dressings?
  Wounds, April 15, 2022