Brandon May

Brandon May is a freelance medical writer and owner of May Medical Communications, LLC. He holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Houston. Throughout his career, he has written over 700 medical news articles across several different therapeutic areas. In addition to covering the medical news, Brandon also creates content for continuing medical education providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies across the globe.

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General Medicine

In Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, 4 Comorbidity Clusters May Reflect Phenotypes

Brandon May

September 23, 2021

Researchers in Denmark assessed the real-world prevalence of multimorbidity among adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Thyroid

Procalcitonin Studied in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Thyroid Cancer

Brandon May

September 20, 2021

While calcitonin is considered standard of care for the diagnosis and follow-up of medullary thyroid cancer, researchers may have found a potentially more reliable marker.

Type 2 Diabetes

Thiazolidinedione Use Associated With Decreased HCC Risk in Asian Patients With T2D

Brandon May

September 14, 2021

Investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analyses to assess the relationship between oral antidiabetic medication classes and the risk of incident hepatocellular carcinoma.

Obesity

Weight Loss Surgery May Prolong Life for People With Diabetes

Brandon May

September 10, 2021

Obesity in people with diabetes can shorten their lifespan. Researchers compared long-term survival outcomes with regard to use of traditional weight loss methods vs bariatric surgery.

A pregnant woman having her glucose measured

Diabetes

Effect of Uric Acid Levels on Risk for Premature Rupture of Membranes in Gestational Diabetes

Brandon May

September 9, 2021

Investigators assessed metabolic factors affecting the risk for premature rupture of membranes in pregnant women with gestational diabetes.

Diabetes

Decreased Frequency of HbA1c Testing in People With Youth-Onset Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Brandon May

September 8, 2021

Researchers examined why youth with type 1 and type 2 diabetes undergo less frequent glycated hemoglobin testing as they get older; one study suggests several healthcare-related issues may be the cause.

Thyroid

Subclinical Hypothyroidism a Risk Factor for Hypertension in Middle-Aged Women

Brandon May

September 7, 2021

Researchers sought to discover the potential connection between subclinical hypothyroidism and hypertension in women.

coronavirus disease 2019 covid lungs illustration

General Medicine

Algorithm for Noninvasive Respiratory Support Paths in COVID-19 Management

Brandon May

September 7, 2021

A new algorithm offers guidance on when to start and stop noninvasive respiratory therapies for COVID-19.

Pediatric Endocrinology

No Link Between Change in Sodium Concentration and Mental Status, Cerebral Injury Among Children Treated for Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Brandon May

September 3, 2021

Investigators assessed the impact of changes in serum sodium concentrations during treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis on mental status and risk of cerebral injury in children.

Type 1 Diabetes

Insulin Strategies for Managing Glycemia With Dietary Fat and Protein in Type 1 Diabetes

Brandon May

August 25, 2021

Investigators studied whether adjusting insulin dose and timing for people with type 1 diabetes before certain meals could improve glycemic control.

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