In 2008 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated a previous set of guidelines on treatment of hypercholesterolemia in children from 1998. Despite evidence linking …
Title: Exploring Associations between Areca Nut Use with Insulin Resistance, through Diabetes and Cognitive Outcomes: a literature review Background: Areca Nut (a fruit of Areca …
The method of phase inversion nanoencapsulation was utilized to develop an oral insulin microsphere delivery system fabricated from poly(fumaric-co-sebacic anhydride) (p(FASA)). As particle uptake in …
The Mohawk community of Akwesasne relied on fishing and farming for its livelihood until the discovery of environmental contamination from neighboring industries. The community and …
Abstract of Diabetes Screening and Diagnosis in African Americans: The role of hemoglobin A1c, by Mary E. Lacy, Ph.D., Brown University, May 2018. African Americans …
Background: Despite data from younger populations suggesting that glipizide is the preferred sulfonylurea due to its lower risk of adverse effects, long-acting sulfonylureas (glimepiride and …
Abstract of Exercise as Medicine: A Physical Activity Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Behavior and Facilitate Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management Amongst Older Women in …
Little evidence exists to guide selection of medicines to treat geriatric patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The need for evidence pertaining to frail …
Background: Several studies have reported an increased risk of abnormal Pap smears and cervical cancer in populations of women with immunocompromised health, such as in …
Polymeric nanoparticles loaded with insulin is a highly sought-after drug delivery system in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The goal of this experiment is to …
Objective: Type 2 diabetes is a major health problem with women experiencing more complications than men. Low individual (ISES) and neighborhood socioeconomic status (NSES) are …
Type 2 diabetes impacts many individuals in Mexico. Focusing on the town of Xoxocotla, Morelos, Mexico, this research paper investigates how the illness narratives for …
Diabetes is an increasingly common and costly condition in the United States, with over 23 million cases diagnosed1. Uninsured patients are more likely to face …
Importance: Cardiometabolic comorbidities have been associated with a higher risk of COVID-19 severity and mortality and are prevalent among COVID-19 patients. Objective: Synthesize evidence regarding …
Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure worldwide, causing 44 percent of new cases of kidney failure each year. Although …
This thesis explores the disproportionate rates of diabetes and COVID-19 among the LatinX populations of Rhode Island in comparison to Non-Hispanic Whites [NHW]. To contextualize …
BACKGROUND: Following the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rhode Island Department of Health delivered its first ever virtual World Diabetes Day (RIWDD) event in …
Introduction: The burden of diabetes mellitus is increasing in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs). Few studies have explored pathways to care among individuals with …
Background: Sliding scale insulin (SSI) therapy is a common method of glucose management in nursing home (NH) residents. Although SSI may be appropriate in short-term, …