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Older adults with type 1 diabetes initiating continuous glucose monitoring for the first time had a reduction in time spent in hypoglycemia, improved time in range and a lower HbA1c, according to findings from a randomized clinical trial. In the Wireless Innovation for Seniors with Diabetes Mellitus (WISDM) study, adults aged 60 years and older with type 1 diabetes randomly assigned to CGM had

The FDA approved lisocabtagene maraleucel for treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after one prior therapy.

The FDA granted fast track designation to PDS0101 for treatment of certain patients with head and neck cancer.The designation applies to use of the agent in combination with pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) by patients with recurrent or metastatic HPV16-positive disease.

A high degree of social anxiety was reported among Lebanese adolescents and was attributed to factors such as parental separation, neglect and child abuse, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. “Social anxiety disorder is a growing problem among adolescents in different communities, with a high prevalence in Lebanon, an early age at onset, and some

Erik Knudsen, PhD, has been appointed associate director of basic science research at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.Knudsen — a faculty leader at Roswell Park since 2018 — will continue to serve as chair of molecular and cellular biology.

High levels of exposure to fine particulate matter during specific prenatal and postnatal developmental windows may increase the risk for childhood asthma and wheezing, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. Targeted measures to reduce exposure to these pollutants are needed to lower these risks, Guimin Chen, of the School of Public Health at Southern Medical

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

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,”

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.