As increased free thyroxine and decreased thyrotropin have been shown to be related to an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), researchers sought to determine the direct correlation.
Investigators assessed vaccination rates for hepatitis B vaccine series with electronic provider reminders in adults with diabetes.
Investigators assessed the association of hepatitis B infection and pancreatic cancer, along with predictors of pancreatic cancer and mortality.
Cirrhosis is associated with an increased risk for diabetes mellitus among patients living with HIV.
Among a large US cohort of patients treated for HCV, patients who achieved sustained virologic response demonstrated a substantially lower risk for development of type 2 diabetes than patients with treatment failure.
IDegLira provides an efficacious intensification option with noninferior glycemic control vs basal-bolus in patients with type 2 diabetes receiving 20 to 50 units of basal insulin with no renal impairment and HbA1c levels of 7% to 10%.
Study provided evidence of significant differences in median serum concentrations of circulating adipose-related inflammatory biomarkers across the main diabetes types.
Researchers conducted a prospective, population-based cohort study to assess the risk for cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women with increased androgen levels.
Testosterone therapy is recommended in men with hypogonadism to correct symptoms of testosterone deficiency. Men who are otherwise healthy do not need to be screened for hypogonadism.
Statins were associated with a reduction in mortality but there was no significant difference in the composite end point with fenofibrates alone or in combination with statins.
