IL-22 Links Inflammation, Diabetes, and Sitagliptin Therapy

IL-22 Links Inflammation, Diabetes, and Sitagliptin Therapy

A recent study conducted by the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University has discovered that adults with diabetes who exercise according to guidelines can lower their risk of premature death regardless of the number of hours spent sitting per day. This is the first study to demonstrate that regular exercise can reverse the risks of sitting for long periods, particularly in individuals with diabetes. The results of this study were published in the journal Diabetes Care.

Advancing Care: Combination Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease

Advancing Care: Combination Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease

This 2025 review highlights the manner in which combination therapy has become the preferred treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. CKD treatments have recently come up with new drugs that not only protect the kidneys but also lower the risk of cardiovascular complications and kidney failure.

Staying Active Offsets Health Risks of Prolonged Sitting in Diabetes Patients

Staying Active Offsets Health Risks of Prolonged Sitting in Diabetes Patients

A recent study conducted by the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University has discovered that adults with diabetes who exercise according to guidelines can lower their risk of premature death regardless of the number of hours spent sitting per day. This is the first study to demonstrate that regular exercise can reverse the risks of sitting for long periods, particularly in individuals with diabetes. The results of this study were published in the journal Diabetes Care.

Updated Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines: What’s New and Why It Matters

Updated Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines: What’s New and Why It Matters

The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have recently issued new guidelines for the management of patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), such as heart attacks. The guidelines merge earlier recommendations for both forms of ACS—STEMI (severe) and NSTEMI—into one set of guidelines.

Finding the Best Insulin Resistance Cutoffs for Mexican Adults

Finding the Best Insulin Resistance Cutoffs for Mexican Adults

The study examines the best cutoff points of the Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) to identify persons at risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among a Mexican adult population. Because there is current uncertainty over the thresholds, the study compares two approaches: percentile distribution and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.