SGLT2 inhibitors may do more than prevent heart and kidney problems in older adults with type 2 diabetes, say researchers.
Severe hypoglycemia tied to cognitive decline in seniors with type 1 diabetes
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Adults with type 1 diabetes are living longer, and understanding the role of this common side effect on brain health is crucial, say researchers.
Artificial sweeteners may lead to real weight gain and diabetes, review finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 17, 2019
A review of artificial sweeteners research has produced sour results.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, December 13
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 12, 2019
Older adults with hypothyroidism face elevated mortality risk … Long night’s sleep, long midday naps raise stroke risk … New quality measures introduced for older adults’ diabetes care …...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, December 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 10, 2019
Inflammatory marker linked to dementia … Duration of diabetes history tied to higher short-term mortality risk … New drug reduces seizures in epilepsy type common among seniors … Narcissism declines...
Starch early each day helps keep glucose levels at bay
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2019
An early, starch-rich breakfast coupled with a low-starch dinner may be the key to better glycemic control, according to a new study.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, December 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2019
Mild sleep apnea can be treated with a CPAP machine … Improving blood vessel health in the brain may help combat Alzheimer’s … Prediabetes not an immediate mortality concern in older adults …...
Comorbidities quickly accumulate after rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 20, 2019
Clinicians should have a low threshold to screen for chronic diseases and conditions linked to rheumatoid arthritis, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, November 18
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 15, 2019
Common cognitive disorder often misdiagnosed as dementia … Belly fat finding may lead way to age-related metabolic disease prevention … Older adults have less diabetes distress, better blood sugar...
Aging-related medical innovations are recognized
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 07, 2019
The Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020 include a range of discoveries and inventions that target age-related disease.