<ѻý>Kidney Week Roundup: Cell Therapy Cuts Immunosuppressive Drug Use Post-Transplantѻý> Plus: bardoxolone methyl for diabetic kidney disease and spironolactone in hemodialysis patients Nov 07, 2023
<ѻý>Novel Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor Cuts Albuminuria in Phase II Trialѻý> Trial tested BI 690517 with and without empagliflozin Nov 06, 2023
<ѻý>ERA and SGLT2 Inhibitor Combo Cuts Albuminuria in Chronic Kidney Diseaseѻý> But ZENITH-CKD trial had to pivot to only using low-dose zibotentan due to fluid retention Nov 05, 2023
<ѻý>Heat and Cardiovascular Death; Time-Restricted Eating or Caloric Restriction in T2Dѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: managing nasal airway obstruction Nov 04, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Year in Review: Type 2 Diabetesѻý> New approvals, guidance on GLP-1s before surgery, and access issues led the news in 2023 Nov 01, 2023
<ѻý>Wegovy and Thyroid Cancer; Maine Shooter's Mental Health; 469 Heat Deathsѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Oct 30, 2023
<ѻý>Another Study Highlights Metformin's Dementia Protection Propertiesѻý> Association appeared irrespective of HbA1c level Oct 25, 2023
<ѻý>Counterfeit Ozempic; Mary Lou Retton Discharged; No Such Thing as Free Will?ѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Oct 24, 2023
<ѻý>CVS Pulls Phenylephrine Cold Meds; Doc's Murder/Suicide; Red Meat and Diabetesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Oct 20, 2023
<ѻý>Highly Potent Statin Stands Out for Diabetes, Cataract Risksѻý> Head-to-head comparison of rosuvastatin vs atorvastatin in LODESTAR trial Oct 19, 2023
<ѻý>Tirzepatide Has Huge Impact on Weight, Even After Loss From Lifestyle Changeѻý> Trial participants lost over a fifth of their body weight atop diet, exercise-induced losses Oct 16, 2023
<ѻý>Time to Recognize Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, AHA Saysѻý> Pooled cohort equations will make way for new CKM risk calculator Oct 09, 2023
<ѻý>Inflammation of the Aorta; Afib in the Hospitalѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: standards for osteoporosis screening and HbA1c in premenopausal women Oct 07, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>CPAP Turns in Mixed Results for Patients With Diabetic Eye Diseaseѻý> Slower progression of retinal disease, but an increase in microhemorrhages Oct 06, 2023
<ѻý>Smoking-Related Metabolic Changes Partly Drive Type 2 Diabetes Riskѻý> Those with the most metabolic changes, genetic risk had a threefold higher diabetes risk Oct 06, 2023
<ѻý>Faster-Acting Insulin Aspart Safe for Pregnant Women With Diabetesѻý> The faster formulation led to fewer hypoglycemia events versus conventional insulin aspart Oct 06, 2023
<ѻý>Hybrid Closed-Loop Insulin System for T1D Safe, Effective During Pregnancyѻý> However, no FDA-approved systems have a pregnancy indication yet Oct 05, 2023
<ѻý>Mixed Bag for Early Metformin in Gestational Diabetesѻý> EMERGE trial misses on primary endpoint, but secondary outcomes suggest potential benefit Oct 03, 2023
<ѻý>Adding Tirzepatide to Basal Insulin Cuts HbA1c in Poorly Controlled T2Dѻý> Results with the GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist were statistically superior to added insulin lispro Oct 03, 2023
<ѻý>Pharmacists Improve Diabetes Control for Hispanic Patientsѻý> Medication-adjustment recommendations were linked to some improvements in type 2 diabetes Oct 02, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Adds Intestinal Blockage Reports to Ozempic Labelingѻý> Joins other approved GLP-1 receptor agonists in noting the potential adverse reaction Sep 28, 2023
<ѻý>Postmenopausal Fracture Risk for SGLT2 Inhibitors Similar to Other Diabetes Drugsѻý> Lower risk compared with DPP-4 inhibitors, and similar risk versus GLP-1 receptor agonists Sep 26, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panel: All Thumbs Down for GLP-1 Agonist Implant for Diabetesѻý> We haven't seen "the best version of this device," said panel member Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>Third Time's a Charm for GLP-1 Diabetes Device? FDA Staff Suggest Otherwise.ѻý> Advisory committee to weigh in on safety concerns with GLP-1 receptor agonist implant Sep 20, 2023
<ѻý>Direct-to-Consumer Lab Tests Raise Ethical Questions, Researchers Sayѻý> Privacy policies, terms of sale often are unclear Sep 18, 2023
<ѻý>Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warnsѻý> American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets Sep 18, 2023
<ѻý>Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enoughѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity Sep 16, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Mask Attack Leaves Actor Blind; Diabetes Risk in Night Owls; U.S. Blood Shortageѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Sep 12, 2023
<ѻý>When Temps Rise, So Do Medical Risks. Should Docs and Nurses Talk More About Heat?ѻý> "This is not your grandmother's heat," says policy expert Sep 10, 2023
<ѻý>Low-Dose Semaglutide Can Ease Insulin Need in Early T1D, Small Series Showsѻý> All 10 patients were able to eliminate prandial insulin use within 3 months Sep 06, 2023
<ѻý>Case Grows for SGLT2 Inhibitors as Gout Treatmentѻý> Large cohort study shows expansive benefits Aug 28, 2023
<ѻý>SGLT2 Inhibitors, Rapid Titration, IV Iron Get a Boost in New European HF Guidelineѻý> Other recommendations also released for endocarditis, cardiomyopathies, ACS, and more Aug 25, 2023
<ѻý>Should People Without Diabetes Use Glucose Monitors?ѻý> Trend boosted by health buffs on social media, but benefit for healthy adults is unclear Aug 01, 2023
<ѻý>Kombucha Shows Potential Diabetes Benefit in Small Trialѻý> Diabetes patients saw glucose levels drop after drinking fermented tea Aug 01, 2023
<ѻý>Albuminuria Testing Falling Short in Patients at Risk for CKDѻý> If testing rates followed recommendations, some could start necessary meds sooner Jul 27, 2023
<ѻý>Aspartame Is a 'Possible' Carcinogen, WHO Declaresѻý> But the organization's recommended limits on aspartame consumption remain unchanged Jul 13, 2023
<ѻý>Diabetes Projected to Affect 1.3 Billion People by 2050ѻý> Advance of disease driven by high BMI, with social determinants of health playing a role Jun 28, 2023
<ѻý>Protocol Optimizing Meds for T2D and CVD Pushed Beyond Cardiology Aloneѻý> Endocrinologists urged to pay attention to COORDINATE trial Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Semaglutide Plus Cagrilintide Reduced Blood Sugar, Weight in T2Dѻý> Once-weekly CagriSema reduced body weight more than either agent alone Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>High-Dose Semaglutide Pill Just as Effective as Wegovy for Weight Lossѻý> Another study showed two high doses were better at reducing HbA1c vs a 14-mg dose Jun 27, 2023