Understanding the Roles of Organs and Tissues Important in Glucose Homeostasis
Faculty-reviewed newsletter highlighting organs and tissues that contribute to dysfunctional glucose regulation in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
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Medical News Risk Factors ID'd for Cutaneous Cell Carcinoma

Risk Factors ID'd for Cutaneous Cell Carcinoma

The risks of metastasis and death associated with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma are low, but significant, and risk factors for poor outcome include tumor diameter, invasion beyond fat, poor differentiation, and location.

Medical News Study: Midlife Fitness May Protect Against Cancer

Study: Midlife Fitness May Protect Against Cancer

Men's middle-aged fitness level may protect against cancer.

Drug News Combo Antibody Therapy Effective for Melanoma

Combo Antibody Therapy Effective for Melanoma

Concurrent use of two immune checkpoint antibodies -- ipilimumab and nivolumab -- may be effective for the treatment of advanced melanoma.

Medical News Exercise Prevents Fructose-Induced Hypertriglyceridemia

Exercise Prevents Fructose-Induced Hypertriglyceridemia

Moderate aerobic exercise prevents fructose-induced hypertriglyceridemia in healthy males.

Medical News Review: Exercise Indeed Beneficial for Major Depression

Review: Exercise Indeed Beneficial for Major Depression

For patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), exercise is beneficial as monotherapy or as an adjunct therapy.

Drug News Prednisolone Disturbs Carbohydrate Metabolism

Prednisolone Disturbs Carbohydrate Metabolism

In patients with inflammatory diseases without diabetes, treatment with low-dose prednisolone has deleterious effects on carbohydrate metabolism.

Medical News Depression Doubles Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women

Depression Doubles Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women

In middle-aged women, depression is associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke, even after adjustment for lifestyle and physiological variables.

Medical News Little Evidence for Prediction Rules for Low Back Pain

Little Evidence for Prediction Rules for Low Back Pain

Few randomized clinical trials have been done to assess clinical prediction rules for patients with lower back pain, and the trials that have been done are of low quality and do not provide sufficient evidence to support their use.

Medical News CDC: Mental Disorders on the Rise in U.S. Youth

CDC: Mental Disorders on the Rise in U.S. Youth

Up to one-fifth of U.S. children experience a mental disorder, and the prevalence of such disorders appears to be on the rise.

Medical News Free Fatty Acids Linked to Cardiac Risk in Late Adulthood

Free Fatty Acids Linked to Cardiac Risk in Late Adulthood

Blood levels of free fatty acids are associated with insulin resistance during young adulthood and cardiovascular risk factors in later adulthood.