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Researchers Find Lower Amyloid Levels in Patients on Blood Sugar Control Drug
An investigation reveals an interesting trait among those taking a common diabetes management solution. -
Finerenone Tablets (Kerendia)
Finerenone can be prescribed to lower the risk of sustained estimated glomerular filtration rate decline, cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, end-stage kidney disease, and hospitalization from heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes. -
Association of Sleepwalking and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Men with Parkinson’s
In this retrospective, cross-sectional study of men, both sleepwalking and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder were associated with the development of Parkinson’s disease. -
Anticholinergic Use for Three Months or More Increases Dementia Risk
There is a significant increase in dementia risk associated with the use of anticholinergic medications for three months or longer. -
A Probiotic May Cause Sepsis and Death
Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast that may cause fungemia and other fungal infections. -
Common Herbal and Dietary Supplements for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Part 2
The authors review chromium, cinnamon, fenugreek, garlic, and Gymnema sylvestre as complementary and alternative medicine supplements for managing type 2 diabetes. -
Is AV Block Complete?
The dual lead rhythm strip in the figure was obtained from an elderly patient with syncope. Is there AV dissociation? Is there complete AV block? This is a challenging tracing because a different diagnosis is suggested by the first five beats in the rhythm strip, compared to the last four beats. -
Ibrexafungerp Tablets (Brexafemme)
Ibrexafungerp can be prescribed to treat adults and post-menarchal pediatric females with vulvovaginal candidiasis.
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Another Way Antibiotic Therapy Can Kill You
An analysis revealed fluoroquinolone antibiotic use was associated with later aortic diseases and mortality in patients without known aortic disease.
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Common Herbal and Dietary Supplements for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
This is a review of the current literature regarding commonly used herbal and dietary supplements among people with diabetes.