A pilot study found early insulin therapy to be as effective as 15 months of oral therapy, improving A1C levels from 10.1% to 6.7% in insulin-treated group and 9.9% to 6.8% in oral therapy group, with no severe hypoglycemia reported
A population-based case-control study found that childhood infections are associated with a three-fold higher occurrence of premature acute coronary syndromes (ACS) later in life. The study suggests that infection may potentiate the impact of traditional risk factors on developing early cardiovascular disease.
John Wesley Miller, a UA College of Engineering alumnus and pioneer in energy efficiency and green building, has received the 2015 Lasting Legacy Award. His contributions to environmentally sustainable construction have been recognized through his work on projects such as Biosphere 2 and Armory Park del Sol, which showcase innovative t...
A small phase I clinical trial found that an FDA-approved leukemia drug improved cognition, motor skills, and non-motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. The drug, nilotinib, also reduced toxic proteins linked to disease progression.
A study found that pacemaker checks can identify asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF), allowing for early initiation of anticoagulation to prevent strokes. The research involved 223 patients who received a pacemaker and showed that nearly all with undiagnosed AF needed anticoagulation to reduce stroke risk.
A new study by King's College London researchers provides the first clinical evidence on the mental health impact of human trafficking, finding high levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among patients. The study reveals complex needs of trafficked individuals, including childhood abuse and adulthood trauma.
Researchers found that sniffing and gasping prevented syncope in patients with vasovagal syncope. The study used a head-up tilt test to mimic standing up quickly, but interrupted the reflex with sniffing or gasping, avoiding falls in blood pressure and heart rate.