A new study from Michigan Medicine found that nearly half of heart surgery patients experience sustained high glucose levels, even without a history of diabetes. Patients with obesity, older age, and high blood sugar levels two days after surgery are most likely to need temporary insulin treatment.
In a phase II clinical trial, 70% of patients with follicular lymphoma responded to treatment with galiximab and rituximab. The combination regimen achieved complete responses in 44% and partial responses in 26%. Further study is warranted to assess the efficacy and time-to-progression endpoint.
Paleontologists have discovered fossilized burrows of tetrapods in Antarctica, dating back to the Early Triassic epoch. The burrows were created when sand poured into animal dens and hardened, preserving track marks and scratch marks from the animals' initial excavation.
Recent research highlights the close relationship between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea, with significant implications for public health and individual well-being. The IDF recommends screening, treatment, and further research to address this link.
Recent research shows a strong connection between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea, with up to 40% of OSA patients having diabetes. IDF recommends education and screening for both conditions, as well as weight reduction, CPAP treatment, and further research.