A recent study has found that diabetes case management significantly improves glycemic control among low-income minority populations. The study, which was funded by the California Medi-Cal Managed Care Division and Center for Disease Control and Prevention, involved 362 Medicaid recipients with type 2 diabetes.
A California study found a significant gender gap in cardiac surgery outcomes among children, with females experiencing 51% higher mortality than males. Researchers hope to uncover the biological basis for this disparity to develop targeted interventions.
A new endovascular prosthesis has demonstrated promising results in treating life-threatening conditions such as thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. The treatment has shown decreased morbidity and mortality rates, making it available to patients who are not suitable for conventional surgical repair.
A study led by REI investigators found that testosterone gel replacement significantly improved sexual motivation and performance, reduced fat mass, and increased lean body mass in hypogonadal men. The treatment was also found to increase bone mineral density and cause minimal skin irritation.
A new study is investigating the use of anabolic drug therapy to stimulate muscle growth and improve strength in women with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The research, led by Dr. Richard Casaburi, aims to develop practical methods to reverse muscle dysfunction and improve quality of life.
A new study suggests that tamoxifen and estrogen may have comparable effects on the brain, with lower levels of myo-inositol found in both groups. This finding challenges previous assumptions about tamoxifen's impact on cognitive function and presents a promising direction for breast cancer risk reduction.
A new study by Dr. Ruey-Kang R. Chang and colleagues found that regionalizing pediatric cardiac surgeries at high-volume hospitals can decrease surgical mortality by avoiding 83 avoidable deaths among low-and medium-volume hospitals. The study suggests a promising approach to improving outcomes for children with heart disease.