Self-reported quality of care for older adults from 2004 to 2011: a cohort study [PDF]
Background: little is known about changes in the quality of medical care for older adults over time. Objective: to assess changes in technical quality of care over 6 years, and associations with participants' characteristics.
Bachmann, Max O. +8 more
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Scientific Opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for supplemental docosahexaenoic acid
Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the revision of the safe level of intake for supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
EFSA Panel on Nutrition +17 more
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Olmesartan and temocapril prevented the development of hyperglycemia and the deterioration of pancreatic islet morphology in Otsuka-long-evans-Tokushima Fatty rats [PDF]
We investigated the impact of olmesartan and temocapril on pancreatic islet beta-cells during the development of diabetes mellitus using Otsuka-Long-Evans-Tokushima Fatty (OLETF) rats.
Hanayama, Yoshihisa +6 more
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Bicarbonate‐rich mineral water may help counteract diet‐induced acid load, with potential benefits for metabolic, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal health. It has been associated with improved insulin sensitivity, reduced cholesterol levels, and relief of dyspeptic symptoms, while its high sodium content appears to have a neutral effect on blood ...
Katharina Mansouri +3 more
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Metformin in severe exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background Severe exacerbations of COPD are commonly associated with hyperglycaemia, which predicts adverse outcomes. Metformin is a well-established anti-hyperglycaemic agent in diabetes mellitus, possibly augmented with anti-inflammatory effects, but ...
Adrogué +39 more
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Successful management of euglycaemic diabetic ketoacidosis in a bexagliflozin‐treated cat
Abstract A 9‐year‐old, spayed, female, domestic shorthair cat was presented with an acute onset of lethargy, vomiting and anorexia. The cat had a prior diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and was being managed with bexagliflozin, a sodium‐glucose cotransporter‐2 inhibitor.
Ingrid Madeleine Preteseille +1 more
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The protective effects of pomelo extract (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) against fructose-mediated protein oxidation and glycation [PDF]
Chronic hyperglycemia induces non-enzymatic protein glycation, which plays an important role in the development of diabetic complications. Immense efforts have been made to determine effective antiglycation compounds from natural products.
Adisakwattana, Sirichai +3 more
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Young and old genetically heterogeneous HET3 mice on a rapamycin diet are glucose intolerant but insulin sensitive [PDF]
Rapamycin, an inhibitor of the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway, extends the life span of yeast, worms, flies, and mice. Interventions that promote longevity are often correlated with increased insulin sensitivity, and it ...
Astle, Clinton M. +5 more
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Prevention of Protein Glycation by Natural Compounds [PDF]
Non-enzymatic protein glycosylation (glycation) contributes to many diseases and aging of organisms. It can be expected that inhibition of glycation may prolong the lifespan.
Bartosz, Grzegorz +1 more
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Accuracy, User Acceptability, and Safety Evaluation for the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System When Used by Pregnant Women with Diabetes. [PDF]
Accuracy of the FreeStyle Libre™ Flash Glucose Monitoring System has not been evaluated in pregnant women with diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine accuracy (compared to self-monitoring of blood glucose [SMBG]), clinical safety, and ...
Bilous, RW, Kautzky-Willer, A, Scott, EM
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