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Drug linked to lower risk of dementia in people with diabetes

Medical Xpress

People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop dementia as those without the disease. In a new study, people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes who took the diabetes drug pioglitazone were less likely to later develop dementia than those who did not take the drug.

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

Diagnostic Costs : COVID-19 rapid tests: $100-$300 (higher for multiplex panels) Risk Stratification : Children with chronic illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, or immunosuppression are at increased risk for severe disease. Norovirus : Diagnose based on isolated gastrointestinal symptoms, emphasizing hydration therapy.

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Family Physicians of Greeley

Diabetes is and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. of the adult population) in Colorado have diagnosed diabetes, and that every year approximately 34,291 people are newly diagnosed? Understanding what diabetes is and how it affects your body are key to awareness.

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Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Physician's Weekly

Ellen had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, peripheral vascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. ” Practice Limits Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with advanced training that enables them to diagnose diseases, analyze diagnostic tests, and prescribe medicine.

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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

Doctor On Demand

Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed. due to chemotherapy, diabetes, or autoimmune disease)? The provider examines your throat, may perform tests like a strep test, and diagnoses the cause. chemotherapy or steroids). Do you have a weak immune system (e.g.,

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Amyloid Antibodies and the Role of the Geriatrician: Nate Chin, Sharon Brangman, and Jason Karlawish

GeriPal

The outlook on amyloid antibodies are looking brighter though in 2023. And we’ve been diagnosing it at Penn. What does geriatrics have to do to be ready to be an integral part of this process of diagnosing, prescribing, and monitoring for side effects from these drugs? We’d love to hear all three of your opinions.