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Children who are infected with
COVID-19 are at a higher risk of developing diabetes, according to a new study
by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Increased incidence of
diabetes seen among patients aged younger than 18 years after acute COVID-19
infection versus those without COVID-19.
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The Lancet:
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It is well-established that blood pressure control is an
important strategy in reducing cardiovascular events among people with
diabetes.
This data analysis that included studies comprised of over
145,000 participants finds that a reduction of 5 mm Hg in systolic blood
pressure was associated with an...
The Lancet:
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It is well-established that blood pressure control is an
important strategy in reducing cardiovascular events among people with
diabetes.
This data analysis that included studies comprised of over
145,000 participants finds that a reduction of 5 mm Hg in systolic blood
pressure was associated with an...
In accordance with most major
guidelines it is recommended that hypertension be diagnosed when a person’s
systolic blood pressure (SBP) in the office or clinic is ≥140 mm Hg and/or
their diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is ≥90 mm Hg following repeated
examination.Hypertension is the leading risk
factor for morbidity and mortality throughout the...
High
blood pressure is the leading cause of mortality and cardiovascular disease
globally, and most of the disease burden occurs in low- and middle-income
countries. Recent guidelines recommend lower blood pressure targets
among high-risk patients, increasing the need for more effective treatment
strategies.Treatment with a pill combining low...
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The
authors investigated physician adherence with recommending peptic ulcer
disease (PUD) prophylaxis for elderly patients who were receiving dual
antiplatelet therapy or anticoagulation or who were at risk of bleeding
PUD, as per expert consensus guidelines from the American College of
Gastroenterol...
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a
chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the esophagus. Symptoms of EoE includes
vomiting, dysphagia, or feeding difficulties. Genetic factors and environmental
factors, such as exposure to antibiotics early in life, are associated with
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EoE affects approximately 34.4/100,000 peo...
Peptic ulcer disease is often defined as a mucosal break
greater than 3-5 mm in the stomach or duodenum with a visible depth. It is
therefore an endoscopic diagnosis in contrast to dyspepsia, which is a clinical
diagnosis based on symptoms alone. Peptic ulcer disease results from an
imbalance between factors that protect the mucosa of the stoma...
Antacids neutralize gastric acid
and are, broadly used in the
treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. They are
utilized for more than 2,000 years, though evidence of the effectiveness and
safety is limited in infants [1]. Antacids have an effect on the short-term
relief of heartburn and the healing of esophagitis. Charac...
The rapidly escalating coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has focused attention on the diagnosis and
treatment of patients with acute respiratory infection in an unprecedented
manner. Although most of the lung injury patients have is believed to be caused
by the virus, concern over bacterial co-infection also informs current
treatmen...
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A case–control study examined the role of hormone
replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women, including 30 women
on HRT and 30 controls, in terms of salivary estrogen and mouth
dryness symptoms.
After 6 months, HRT appeared to restore
levels of salivary estrogen as well as reduce mouth dr...
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A case–control study examined the role of hormone
replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women, including 30 women
on HRT and 30 controls, in terms of salivary estrogen and mouth
dryness symptoms.
After 6 months, HRT appeared to restore
levels of salivary estrogen as well as reduce mouth dr...
