Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ehtasham Ahmad, Soo Lim, Roberta Lamptey, David R. Webb, Melanie J. Davies
Summary: Type 2 diabetes accounts for nearly 90% of global diabetes cases, with an increasing number of affected individuals, particularly among young people. Early detection and proactive management are crucial for preventing complications and reducing mortality. Technology and precision medicine offer potential improvements to treatment outcomes but face significant barriers.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jack Wang, Sarah H. Wild
Summary: The study revealed that socioeconomic inequalities in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Scotland have increased between 2001-2007 and 2021. Further research is needed to investigate potential medium-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Mi Jun Keng, Jose Leal, Marion Mafham, Louise Bowman, Jane Armitage, Borislava Mihaylova
Summary: By using data from ASCEND, the study assessed the performance of the UKPDS-OM2 model in predicting cardiovascular events and death risks in patients with T2D. The findings showed that the model substantially overpredicted risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiovascular death, and other death, indicating the need for appropriate adjustments or a new model for accurate assessments in contemporary T2D cohorts.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Eva Pagano, Stefan R. A. Konings, Daniela Di Cuonzo, Rosalba Rosato, Graziella Bruno, Amber A. van Der Heijden, Joline Beulens, Roderick Slieker, Jose Leal, Talitha L. Feenstra
Summary: The study aimed to validate the UK Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model version 2 (UKPDS-OM2) by comparing predicted and observed outcomes in two European population-based cohorts. Results showed that the model overpredicted all-cause mortality and myocardial infarction, while performing well for stroke and ischemic heart disease outcomes. Transferability of the model may need improvement before application in Italian or Dutch settings.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Frederik Pagh Bredahl Kristensen, Miguel Adriano Sanchez-Lastra, Knut Eirik Dalene, Borja del Pozo Cruz, Mathias Ried-Larsen, Reimar Wernich Thomsen, Ding Ding, Ulf Ekelund, Jakob Tarp
Summary: This study found that engaging in any level of leisure-time physical activity can reduce the risk of neuropathy and nephropathy in individuals with type 2 diabetes, but not retinopathy. The minimal effective level of physical activity may correspond to less than 1.5 hours of walking per week.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jae-Seung Yun, Sang-Hyuk Jung, Manu Shivakumar, Brenda Xiao, Amit V. Khera, Hong-Hee Won, Dokyoon Kim
Summary: This study found that genetic risk for T2D is associated with increased risk of CVD. Engaging in a healthy lifestyle and maintaining metabolic health may reduce the risk of CVD, regardless of genetic risk for T2D.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Cheng Wan, Stephanie Read, Honghan Wu, Shan Lu, X. I. N. Zhang, Sarah H. Wild, Y. U. N. Liu
Summary: A risk prediction model for cardiovascular disease in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes was developed using Chinese hospital data and validated in a Scottish population, showing moderate discriminative power. This has significant implications for CVD prevention in diabetes patients.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Araz Rawshani, Naveed Sattar, Darren K. McGuire, Oskar Wallstrom, Ulf Smith, Jan Boren, Goran Bergstrom, Elmir Omerovic, Annika Rosengren, Bjorn Eliasson, Deepak L. Bhatt, Aidin Rawshani
Summary: The study found that the incidence of valvular disease is increasing among patients with diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, systolic blood pressure, body mass index, and renal function were found to be associated with valvular lesions.
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dario Giugliano, Maria Ida Maiorino, Giuseppe Bellastella, Katherine Esposito
Summary: The commentary discusses the concepts of removed and residual risks in conditioning the cardiorenal outlook of patients with type 2 diabetes. The study highlights the significant role of newer antihyperglycemic drugs, especially SGLT-2i, in reducing cardiovascular events and the progression of diabetic kidney disease.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Danielle Newby, Victoria Garfield
Summary: Individuals with comorbid diabetes and hypertension have poorer brain and cognitive health compared to those with only one of these diseases. These findings suggest that prevention of both diabetes and hypertension may delay changes in brain structure, as well as the onset of cognitive decline and dementia.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Maria C. Costanzo, Marcin von Grotthuss, Jeffrey Massung, Dongkeun Jang, Lizz Caulkins, Ryan Koesterer, Clint Gilbert, Ryan P. Welch, Parul Kudtarkar, Quy Hoang, Andrew P. Boughton, Preeti Singh, Ying Sun, Marc Duby, Annie Moriondo, Trang Nguyen, Patrick Smadbeck, Benjamin R. Alexander, MacKenzie Brandes, Mary Carmichael, Peter Dornbos, Todd Green, Kenneth C. Huellas-Bruskiewicz, Yue Ji, Alexandria Kluge, Aoife C. McMahon, Josep M. Mercader, Oliver Ruebenacker, Sebanti Sengupta, Dylan Spalding, Daniel Taliun, Philip Smith, Melissa K. Thomas, Beena Akolkar, M. Julia Brosnan, Andriy Cherkas, Audrey Y. Chu, Eric B. Fauman, Caroline S. Fox, Tania Nayak Kamphaus, Melissa R. Miller, Lynette Nguyen, Afshin Parsa, Dermot F. Reilly, Hartmut Ruetten, David Wholley, Norann A. Zaghloul, Goncalo R. Abecasis, David Altshuler, Thomas M. Keane, Mark I. McCarthy, Kyle J. Gaulton, Jose C. Florez, Michael Boehnke, Noel P. Burtt, Jason Flannick
Summary: This study aims to make the Type 2 Diabetes Knowledge Portal (T2DKP) more accessible and useful to both new and existing users. It evaluates the comprehensiveness of T2DKP by comparing its datasets with other repositories, guides researchers unfamiliar with human genetic data on how to interpret and use the data through T2DKP, and discusses the importance of democratizing access to complex disease genetic results.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sasha A. Philbert, Sarah J. Schoenberger, Jingshu Xu, Stephanie J. Church, Richard D. Unwin, Garth J. S. Cooper
Summary: The study found that hippocampal copper levels were significantly elevated in patients with T2D, similar to untreated cases of Wilson's disease (WD), while hippocampal copper levels were markedly deficient in patients with sAD. These results suggest that hippocampal copper may play a role in the neurodegeneration and cognitive impairment in T2D, and therapeutic approaches targeting copper reduction, similar to those used in WD, may be applicable to patients with T2D.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rim Masmoudi, Faten Hadj Kacem, Maroua Bouattour, Fatma Guermazi, Rim Sellami, Ines Feki, Mouna Mnif, Jawaher Masmoudi, Imen Baati, Mohamed Abid
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of diabetes distress (DD) among patients with type 2 diabetes in Tunisia. The results showed a high prevalence of DD and significant associations with illness perceptions, including personal control, HbA1C, comorbidities, age at diabetes diagnosis, and socioeconomic status.
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Han Han, Yaying Cao, Chengwu Feng, Yan Zheng, Klodian Dhana, Shu Zhu, Cong Shang, Changzheng Yuan, Geng Zong
Summary: This study evaluates the association between a healthy lifestyle and all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality among individuals with type 2 diabetes. The results show that a healthy lifestyle, involving seven low-risk factors, is significantly associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and mortality due to cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and digestive disease among individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Han Han, Yaying Cao, Chengwu Feng, Yan Zheng, Klodian Dhana, Shu Zhu, Cong Shang, Changzheng Yuan, Geng Zong
Summary: The study found that adopting a healthy lifestyle can reduce mortality rates in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Margaret J. Douglas, Stephen J. Watkins, Dermot R. Gorman, Martin Higgins
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2011)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicholas Jenkins, Julia Lawton, Margaret Douglas, Simon Walker, Robert Finnie, Mary Porteous, Nina Hallowell
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2013)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
H. Carver, M. J. Douglas, J. E. M. Tomlinson
Article
Health Policy & Services
Andrew Tannahill, Margaret J. Douglas
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2014)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Margaret Douglas, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Martin Taulbut, Martin Mckee, Gerry McCartney
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liz Green, Kathryn Ashton, Mark A. Bellis, Timo Clemens, Margaret Douglas
Summary: Health in all policies (HiAP) is an approach that aims to identify and influence the health and equity impacts of policy decisions through various pathways and determinants. It requires inter-sectoral collaboration, policy influence, and holistic consideration of the range of health determinants affected by a policy area or proposal. With commitment, political will, and tools such as health impact assessment, HiAP provides a powerful approach to integrated policymaking that promotes health, well-being, and equity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Logue, C. Werner, M. Douglas
Summary: Local authorities in Scotland are required to produce a Local Development Plan (LDP) and undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). However, this study found that SEA practitioners and consultation authorities do not adequately consider health in their practice. Barriers to considering health more fully in SEA include low confidence in assessing health, limited partnership working with public health professionals, and the lack of a consultation authority able to cover all aspects of health.
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Gerry McCartney, Margaret Douglas, Martin Taulbut, S. Vittal Katikireddi, Martin McKee
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaomeng Zhang, Ziwen Sun, Thulani Ashcroft, Marshall Dozier, Kayla Ostrishko, Prerna Krishan, Emilie McSwiggan, Margaret Douglas
Summary: Living in compact and accessible neighborhoods with green spaces can promote physical and mental health. However, the impact of high population density and 15-minute neighborhood policies on Covid-19 transmission is still uncertain. The evidence regarding the association between compact neighborhood design and infection transmission is inconsistent.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Liz Green, Kathryn Ashton, Mark Bellis, Timo Clements, Margaret Douglas
Summary: Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is an international approach used to identify the positive or negative impacts of policies, plans, and proposals on health and well-being. In 2020, HIAs were conducted in Scotland and Wales to assess the potential health and well-being impacts of the 'stay at home' and physical distancing measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study found that the majority of anticipated health impacts in both assessments have indeed occurred, including significant effects on income, employment, and mental health. The use of HIA can assist policymakers in considering the broader health impacts and developing policies that promote health and equity.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Margaret J. Douglas, Joanna Teuton, Alison Macdonald, Bruce Whyte, Adrian L. Davis
Summary: Road space reallocation can promote a shift to more sustainable travel modes and have positive impacts on health. However, consideration is needed to ensure sufficient alternatives to car use are supported and the reallocated space is accessible for people with different needs.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Nina Hallowell, Nicholas Jenkins, Margaret Douglas, Simon Walker, Robert Finnie, Mary Porteous, Julia Lawton
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY GENETICS
(2017)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicholas Jenkins, Julia Lawton, Margaret Douglas, Nina Hallowell
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH & ILLNESS
(2013)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hannah Carver, Margaret J. Douglas, Joy E. M. Tomlinson, Ciara Byrne
GLOBAL HEALTH PROMOTION
(2012)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Nina Hallowell, Nick Jenkins, Margaret Douglas, Simon Walker, Robert Finnie, Mary Porteous, Julia Lawton
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY GENETICS
(2011)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)