Canadian researchers pinpoint top 9 prescribing cascades in older adults Lead a multidisciplinary panel to identify clinically important cascades consistent with potentially inappropriate prescribing. Type 2 Diabetes medication updateSelecting medications to manage hyperglycemia . . . and comorbidities, Younger age of diabetes diagnosis linked to greater rates of cardiovascular outcomes, mortality When compared to non-diabetics, the gap in incidence narrows with advancing age of diagnosis Why does family medicine matter? As Dr. Alykhan Abdulla explains, it’s the inherent power to accompany patients on their life’s journey—and reap all the benefits that entails. More grains, less meat key to preventing type 2 diabetes Plant protein had 21% lower risk for T2D compared to meat; reduces obesity-related inflammation. Federal government to reveal plan to improve access to diabetes care Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu called for the new framework as part of a private member's bill that became law in 2021. New tool to help recognize common prescribing cascades Tool is designed to combat polypharmacy, especially in the elderly. Canadian study builds on link between long COVID and autoimmune diseases like lupus The research was based on blood samples from patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between August 2020 and September 2021. Attention to details: An update on ADHD treatment Type 2 diabetes: A light-intensity walk after a meal would be beneficial Study shows clinically significant reductions in postprandial glucose and insulin. First Previous 52 53 54 55 56 Next Last