Reducing Time Sitting Can Help Lower BP in Older Adults, Randomized Trial Finds
The randomized trial found that reducing sitting time over a 6-month period was association with reduced systolic blood pressure (BP) among a group of older patients with obesity and high rates of hypertension.
Study Suggests Walking 10K Steps Daily Improves QOL in Severe Hemophilia
Among a small group of patients with severe hemophilia, researchers found that getting in more than 10,000 steps each day was linked to significant improvements in perceived physical health and quality of life (QOL).
Vitamin D Plus Other Treatment May Prolong Partial Response in T1D
This secondary analysis follows initial results from a phase 3 trial, which suggested that vitamin D supplementation with ergocalciferol improved insulin sensitivity, subsequently slowing the rise of insulin requirements in patients who have type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Analysis Identifies Gut Microbiota Affecting Risk of MG
The Mendelian randomization–based analysis, which examines how variation in genes have a causal effect of an exposure on certain outcomes, identified 12 gut microbiota associated with either an increased of or protective effect against MG.
Coverage Expansion, Other Economic Policies May Yield Positive Impact on Hypertension Management
Researchers of the review are underscoring the potential for economic policies to improve the management of hypertension for the millions of people throughout the United States with the condition who are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Unlocking T1D Risk: Environmental and Genetic Factors Investigated
Outside of genetics, which has a well-documented link to the risk of type 1 diabetes (T1D), investigators detail available research spanning a variety of factors, including viral infections, pesticide exposure, and the gut microbiome.
Hospitalized Children With Diabetes May Be Able to Continue Safe Use of Home Pumps, Suggest Findings
Using home insulin pumps when hospitalized was relatively safe compared with hospital-managed pumps and insulin injections among more than 2700 children admitted to a single hospital center.