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Endocrine Today | For decades, clinicians and researchers have recognized that some people with type 2 diabetes of short duration who adhere to intensive glucose-lowering therapy can achieve normal blood glucose levels and discontinue treatment. This remission of diabetes can last for years and is associated with improved insulin secretion and even insulin resistance. More recently, researchers involved with the

Known for his role as a pilot in “Star Wars,” actor Greg Grunberg has traded in his flight suit to travel cross country to bring awareness to epilepsy care, treatment and patient needs. In February 2022, Grunberg debuted the YouTube series “The Care Giver,” in which he travels the United States to share stories of those in the epilepsy community, while providing support

Biogen and Happify Health have announced a partnership to provide an artificial intelligence-powered digital solution for people with MS called Kopa, which will offer support for patients through education and engagement. “Kopa for the MS community gives people living with MS a place to discuss the physical and mental challenges they are facing with medical experts,” Biogen’s

Black women had an increased risk for not undergoing biopsy within 90 days after abnormal screening mammography results compared with women of other racial and ethnic groups, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology.“We know that there are racial and ethnic disparities in important breast cancer outcomes, such as stage at diagnosis and mortality, but less is known about

Middle-aged and older individuals who are unable to complete a 10-second one-legged stance test may experience a higher risk of all-cause mortality, according to published results.“The advantages of the 10-second one-legged stance test include that it is simple, and it provides rapid, safe and objective feedback for the patient and health care providers regarding static balance,”

Genomic sequencing of tumors enabled 107 patients with pediatric cancer who experienced relapse to receive an appropriate matched therapy that is not standard of care, according to study results reported in Cancer Discovery. The international MAPPYACTS precision medicine clinical trial sought to use results of genetic profiling of tumors to suggest treatments targeted to molecular alterations.

According to published results, surgeons should make the cost-conscious decision to treat displaced midshaft clavicle fractures with a sling compared with open reduction and internal fixation with a plate.To determine the cost-effectiveness of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with a plate vs. sling for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures, Kevin C. Wall, MD, MPH, and colleagues

Infectious Disease News | The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on medicine in the past 2-plus years. We asked Nancy S. Reau, MD, Richard B. Capps Chair of Hepatology and professor in the department of internal medicine, division of digestive diseases and nutrition at Rush University, if it has changed the perception of the hepatitis C virus care cascade.

ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received FDA approval of its abbreviated new drug application for clorazepate dipotassium tablets, according to a company press release.ANI stated that this is a generic version of Tranxene (clorazepate dipotassium, Sanofi), which is indicated for managing anxiety disorders, according to the FDA package insert.

Infectious Disease News | The mosquito is one of the world’s most impactful forces. The breadth of transmissible diseases caused by a mosquito bite, including malaria, has helped shape human history.Malaria is caused by infection of erythrocytes with protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium that are transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. In 2020, there were an estimated 241 million