Review
Oncology
Anna S. Avramenko, James M. Flanagan
Summary: Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis, but modifiable lifestyle factors may play a role in its prevention. Current research suggests that epigenetic changes may be key in the formation of ovarian cancer, but there is a lack of high-quality data on the molecular mechanisms of ovarian cancer prevention.
CLINICAL EPIGENETICS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ling Xiang, Yi Xiao, Zhiquan Xu, Haoyun Luo, Xiaorui Ren, Qi Wei, Zhiyong Zhu, Yahui Jiang, Yunhao Tang, Hongmei He, Zhihang Zhou, Haitao Gu, Yaxu Wang, Linglong Peng
Summary: This study found that adherence to a diabetes risk reduction diet (DRRD) is associated with a reduction in the risk of renal cancer. Individuals with higher DRRD scores had a significantly lower risk of renal cancer compared to those with lower scores.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yan Huang, Feng Liu, A-Mei Chen, Peng-Fei Yang, Yang Peng, Jian-Ping Gong, Zhi Li, Guo-Chao Zhong
Summary: Adherence to a type 2 diabetes prevention diet is associated with a lower risk of pancreatic cancer in a US population. The study also suggests that the favorable association may be more pronounced in smokers. Further research is needed to confirm these findings.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cynthia J. Herrick, Matthew R. Keller, Anne M. Trolard, Ben P. Cooper, Margaret A. Olsen, Graham A. Colditz
Summary: This study found a low rate of postpartum diabetes screening among women with gestational diabetes in a state without Medicaid expansion. Women who received prenatal certified diabetes education and had access to public transportation were more likely to undergo screening.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cristina Rey-Renones, Jose Miguel Baena-Diez, Isabel Aguilar-Palacio, Cristina Miquel, Maria Grau
Summary: Individuals with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for developing and dying from cancer, possibly due to metabolic abnormalities such as obesity. Understanding this link can aid in designing personalized preventive strategies.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Phoebe Tran, Lam Tran, Liem Tran
Summary: The study aimed to examine the impact of sexual orientation on current diabetes management levels in the US. Results indicated that sexual minorities had higher levels of noncompliance with diabetes management measures compared to heterosexuals, highlighting the need for additional interventions to improve diabetes management in this population.
DIABETES & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Siyao He, Jinping Wang, Xiaoxia Shen, Xin Qian, Yali An, Qiuhong Gong, Bo Zhang, Bo Chen, Lihong Zhang, Xiaoping Chen, Yanyan Chen, Guangwei Li
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and cancer risk in the diabetes and prediabetes population. The results showed that hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes, hyperinsulinemia, and progression to diabetes in people with impaired glucose tolerance were significantly associated with an increased long-term risk of cancer occurrence.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Justin B. Echouffo-Tcheugui, Alexander Turchin, Robert S. Rosenson, Gregg C. Fonarow, Abhinav Goyal, James A. de Lemos, Suzanne V. Arnold
Summary: The study found that patients with isolated cerebrovascular disease had lower rates of attainment of secondary cardiovascular prevention goals, indicating a need for more focus on secondary prevention in this patient population.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Maria Reyes Beltran-Valls, Veronica Cabanas-Sanchez, Kabir P. Sadarangani, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Diego Moliner-Urdiales, David Martinez-Gomez
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity and the leading cause of death in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a large representative population of US adults. The results showed that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were associated with a lower risk of diabetes mortality among adults with T2DM.
DIABETES & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
David M. Nathan, GRADE Study Res Grp, John M. Lachin, Ashok Balsubramanyam, Henry B. Burch, John B. Buse, Nicole M. Butera, Robert M. Cohen, Jill P. Crandall, Steven E. Kahn, Heidi Krause-Steinrauf, Mary E. Larkin, Neda Rasouli, Margaret Tiktin, Deborah J. Wexler, Naji Younes
Summary: In this trial, all four glucose-lowering medications added to metformin were effective in reducing glycated hemoglobin levels. Glargine and liraglutide showed modestly superior efficacy in achieving and maintaining target glycated hemoglobin levels.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Eric Solary, Patricia Blanc, Michael Boutros, Charis Girvalaki, Franco Locatelli, Rene H. Medema, Peter Nagy, Josep Tabernero
Summary: UNCAN.eu is a European initiative aimed at advancing cancer research through the creation of a research data hub, leading to new developments in cancer care.
Article
Oncology
Jiao-Jiao Ren, Zhi-Hao Li, Wen-Fang Zhong, Pei-Liang Chen, Qing-Mei Huang, Xiao-Meng Wang, Ping-Ming Gao, Chen Mao
Summary: This study using UK Biobank data found that higher serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer in adults with type 2 diabetes. The risk of colorectal cancer decreased as serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels increased. Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels may have potential benefits in preventing colorectal cancer among adults with type 2 diabetes.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Federica Turati, Marta Rossi, Veronica Mattioli, Francesca Bravi, Eva Negri, Carlo La Vecchia
Summary: The study found a negative correlation between high adherence to DRRD and pancreatic cancer risk. This association was observed in subgroups defined by age, gender, education, body mass index, smoking, and total energy intake.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Matthew Retnakaran, Luciana V. Viana, Caroline K. Kramer
Summary: A systematic review found that lifestyle intervention can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in women with previous gestational diabetes (GD). However, caution is needed when interpreting this finding due to the presence of publication bias.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nelson Wang, Katie Harris, Pavel Hamet, Stephen Harrap, Giuseppe Mancia, Neil Poulter, Bryan Williams, Sophia Zoungas, Mark Woodward, John Chalmers, Anthony Rodgers
Summary: The study found that cumulative systolic blood pressure load was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and death in patients with type 2 diabetes, and provided better prediction compared to traditional blood pressure measures.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)