March 10, 2023

Patients with type 2 diabetes often need second-line treatments, and this population shows a variety of racial and ethnic disparities. This study analyzed whether these disparities also exist with regard to treatment distribution. Type 2 diabetes mellitus rates vary by race, with non-White individuals, as well as those with lower income and educational attainment showing...

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many healthcare-related activities. This study analyzed the long-term effects of these disruptions on veterans with diabetes. Many groups that rely on routine, in-person healthcare were expected to experience at least partial disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as confirmed by emerging studies. However, the full impact that the pandemic had on...

Diabetic foot ulcers can cause a wide range of complications, but more aggressive management solutions and population-based screenings can help decrease their burden. Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most prominent sources of preventable morbidity among adults with diabetes and can result in declining function, infection, hospitalization, amputation, and even death. With a lifetime...

Persistent racial disparities exist among Black and non-Black individuals with type 1 diabetes. This study examines these disparities as they relate to the use of diabetes technology, such as insulin pumps. Among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, there are racial disparities regarding the use of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. These devices...

Social factors can influence metabolic health conditions in prominent ways, and this study shows that in Southern California, Latinos are much more likely to face these health risks. Social determinants of health, which describe the complex web of factors that can impact an individual before birth and during their lifespan, help give context to community-level...

ADHD seems to be caused by both genetic and environmental factors, but their interaction is unclear. This editorial summarizes research in this field. In the 21st century, it has been generally established that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a heritability of about 80%, based on estimations from twin and family studies. At the same...

When PRP and microneedling are used together, it leads to improved hair count, more negative hair-pull tests, and better results. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) has a significant psychosocial impact on affected individuals. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a popular intervention for reducing hair loss in both male and female patients. Microneedling is a technique that involves...

ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions may be caused by deficiency of the lipid flippase ATP9A, which can cause various neural abnormalities with a wide range of effects. ATP9A is a lipid flippase of the class II P4-ATPases. It is involved in cellular vesicle trafficking and has homozygous variants that are linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. The...

Virtual reality-based interventions for ADHD show some promise, but the current field of research has limitations that make results inconclusive. The immersive quality of VR, along with its safety and ability to be finely controlled, makes it potentially useful for training and rehabilitation. VR is also being used to improve cognitive function among children with...