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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Karen Tsai, Clarine Long, Tom Z. Liang, Jason Napolitano, Raheela Khawaja, Angela M. Leung
Summary: This study examines the reasons for pursuing endocrinology as a subspecialty among current fellows/trainees in the United States. The majority of respondents decided to pursue endocrinology during residency, and their endocrinology rotation and experiences with clinical mentors were identified as the most influential factors. Limited exposure to endocrinology during medical school highlights the need for improved integration of endocrinology experiences between medical school and residency.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rana Malek, Amal Shibli-Rahhal, Ricardo Correa, Emily D. Szmuilowicz, Farah Morgan, Pooja Luthra, Imali Sirisena, Andrew Gianoukakis, Stephanie Smooke Praw, David C. Lieb, Jeehea Sonya Haw, Sarah E. Mayson
Summary: This study investigates the sociodemographic representation and DEI training experiences within endocrinology fellowship programs in the United States. The results show underrepresentation of Black physicians in endocrinology fellowships, but a high interest in national diversity and health equity curricula among fellowship programs.
ENDOCRINE PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Alan D. Rogol, Lori M. Laffel, Bruce Bode, Mark A. Sperling
Summary: Insulin is a key hormone in metabolism that regulates blood sugar levels. Its discovery in the early 20th century transformed type 1 diabetes from a fatal condition to a manageable chronic disease. Through collaboration between academia and the pharmaceutical industry, advancements such as the synthesis of human insulin and the development of delivery methods have greatly improved treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Alice Yuen Loke, Chunlan Guo, Alex Molassiotis
Summary: Over the past 20 years, there has been a gradual increase in disaster nursing education and training programs globally, with an unbalanced geographical distribution. Most programs focus on disaster preparedness and response, rather than the full spectrum of disaster management.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Silviu Nate, Daniel Mara, Alin Croitoru, Felicia Morandau, Andriy Stavytskyy, Ganna Kharlamova
Summary: The article investigates the factors influencing Romanian in-service teachers' willingness to participate in a national training program focused on mentoring in education. The study finds that a higher level of education, prior training experiences, and awareness of the role of mentoring in education positively impact teachers' interest in joining the training program. Additionally, teachers' self-assessed training needs and the challenges faced during online/blended teaching in the pandemic period also increase their likelihood of being interested in the training program. However, age is negatively related to the willingness to enroll in the training program.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Andrea On Yan Luk, Terry C. F. Yip, Xinge Zhang, Alice Pik Shan Kong, Vincent Wai-Sun Wong, Ronald Ching Wan Ma, Grace Lai-Hung Wong
Summary: The study revealed that patients using metformin and DPP-4 inhibitors had fewer adverse outcomes from COVID-19, while insulin and sulphonylureas might indicate a worse prognosis.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jose Gerardo Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Alejandro Diaz Gonzalez-Colmenero, Juan Manuel Millan-Alanis, Lyubov Lytvyn, Ricardo Cesar Solis, Reem A. Mustafa, Suetonia C. Palmer, Sheyu Li, Qiukui Hao, Neri Alejandro Alvarez-Villalobos, Per Olav Vandvik, Rene Rodriguez-Gutierrez
Summary: The study assessed the values, preferences, and burden of treatment that patients with type 2 diabetes consider when initiating GLP-1 RA or SGLT-2i compared with other glucose-lowering options. It found that patients showed a preference for GLP-1 RA, especially once weekly injection regimens, over other glucose-lowering medications.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kirsten Ailsa Smith, Myrna Van Pinxteren, Nonzuzo Mbokazi, Buyelwa Majikela-Dlangamandla, Peter Delobelle, Naomi Levitt, Nuala McGrath
Summary: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a growing concern in South Africa, and self-management of the disease is challenging for many individuals. This study aimed to develop a couples-focused intervention to improve T2D self-management by involving partners of patients.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Ephrem Mebratu Dagnew, Bereket Bahiru Tefera, Eyayaw Ashete Belachew
Summary: This study assessed the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its determinants in patients with diabetes. The results showed that HRQoL was compromised in all five measuring dimensions for patients with diabetes. Variables such as body mass index (BMI), number of medications, blood glucose level, comorbidities and/or complications, hypoglycaemia, and insulin use were associated with poor HRQoL.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jennifer Anyanti, Selema Margaret Akuiyibo, Oluwole Fajemisin, Omokhudu Idogho, Babatunde Amoo
Summary: This study aimed to assess the awareness, knowledge, attitude, and practices related to hypertension and diabetes among adults aged 35 years and above in selected communities in Imo and Kaduna states, Nigeria. The results showed a high awareness rate of hypertension and diabetes, but unhealthy lifestyle practices and irregular screening were still prevalent among the respondents. Knowledge levels of hypertension and diabetes were found to be associated with physical activity and education levels of the participants.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lacie N. Tindall, Neena A. Xavier
Summary: This study conducted a literature review to evaluate alternative methods for diabetes device training. The findings showed that virtual visits, including video conferencing and phone calls, were highly satisfactory and preferred by users. Short-term clinical outcomes also demonstrated improved glycemic control. Therefore, alternative training approaches can help reduce barriers to care and alleviate the burden of training.
ENDOCRINE PRACTICE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Sathish Rajaa, Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy, Selby Knudsen, Gautam Roy, Jerrold Ellner, C. Robert Horsburgh, Natasha S. Hochberg, Padmini Salgame, S. Govindarajan, Senbagavalli Prakash Babu, Sonali Sarkar
Summary: The study revealed that one in three TB patients had concurrent diabetes mellitus. Marital status and body mass index category were found to be significant determinants of diabetes. The number of TB patients needed to be screened to find a new diabetes mellitus case was determined to be 12.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Mette Kirstine Torslev, Pernille Tanggaard Andersen, Asser Vittrup Nielsen, Marie Petri, Tina Termansen, Henrik Vardinghus-Nielsen, Annemarie Varming, Paul Bloch
Summary: The study protocol describes the Tingbjerg Changing Diabetes (TCD) initiative, a community-based health promotion and type 2 diabetes prevention program in a disadvantaged neighbourhood in Copenhagen, Denmark. The initiative is implemented in three phases from 2014 to 2032, focusing on partnership formation, developing and implementing action for health, and diffusion of knowledge. The evaluation and research strategy of TCD is interdisciplinary, pragmatic and multimethod, involving citizen, local agents and stakeholders to ensure usefulness and relevance of interventions.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Addisu Sertsu, Kabtamu Nigussie, Magarsa Lami, Deribe Bekele Dechasa, Lemesa Abdisa, Addis Eyeberu, Jerman Dereje, Aminu Mohammed, Obsan Kassa Taffese, Tilahun Bete, Damte Adugna, Abraham Negash, Abel Tibebu Goshu, Adera Debella, Shiferaw Letta
Summary: The study found that more than two-fifths of people with diabetes had inadequate adherence to diabetic foot care recommendations. Younger age, rural residence, absence of comorbidity, obesity, and inadequate foot care knowledge were significantly associated with inadequate adherence to diabetic foot care recommendations.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Masahiro Ichikawa, Tomoaki Akiyama, Yasushi Tsujimoto, Keisuke Anan, Tadashi Yamakawa, Yasuo Terauchi
Summary: Educating patients with diabetes and lipohypertrophy on injection technique may slightly reduce the total daily dose of insulin, but its impact on HbA1c levels, hypoglycemia, and the resolution of lipohypertrophy remains uncertain.
