Not everyone with high blood glucose or HbA1C levels will go on to develop type 2 diabetes. With a new classification in six clusters, an attempt is now being made to better assess the individual risk.
Continue or pause immunosuppressive therapy - a decision that currently confronts rheumatologists with a major challenge. A recent study examines the influence of COVID-19 on the immune system.
Blood pressure is rarely measured in both arms. A new study shows that even a small difference in systolic blood pressure of 5 mmHg between arms significantly increases cardiovascular risks and all-cause mortality.
Studies describe that social isolation in childhood and adolescence has negative effects on brain function and sociability in adulthood, but the mechanisms were poorly understood until now.
We look at a review suggesting possible biological mechanisms that could make SARS-CoV-2 infections particularly dangerous for patients with diabetes.
Patients with coronary heart disease have a higher risk of cardiovascular events if they also have rheumatoid arthritis, according to a major Danish study published in May 2020.
Patients with axial spondyloarthritis could benefit from a treat-to-target concept similarly applied in rheumatoid arthritis patients. This approach is supported by the TICOSPA study.
Type 2 diabetes is considered an important risk factor for a severe course of COVID-19. It is unclear what role antidiabetic drugs play in this process. Metformin, for example, could have a more beneficial effect.
A new computer program is now able to predict the rapid relaxation of the left ventricle - a measure of diastolic function - with a high degree of accuracy using a simple ECG.
Ultrasound is gaining importance as a diagnostic method for rheumatic diseases. It can show intima media thickenings in detail and diagnose vasculitis with high sensitivity.
A new study has shown that the risk of prostate cancer is similarly increased in families with a high incidence of precancerous lesions. This could therefore be relevant for individual early detection and counseling.
A study raises hope: by switching on a single factor in the body's own stem cells of the epenzyme, it was possible to generate considerable new oligodendrocyte formation after injury.
Mental stress and viral infections are considered risk factors for the development of type 1 diabetes in children. Should we expect an increase in incidence amidst the lockdown?
A new groundbreaking study focusing on the "cuddle hormone" provides another biochemical explanation of why people with dementia need a lot of personal closeness and care.
Treatment options now range from active monitoring, radiotherapy with or without adjuvant endocrine therapy, prostatectomy, or palliative care. What do patients pay particular attention to?
According to a new study, the consumption of tofu reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease. The isoflavones contained in tofu seem to mediate part of the protective effect.
Infectious pathogens represent a very widespread, modifiable risk factor in oncology. To date, however, there have been no reliable surveys on the actual worldwide prevalence of infection-related cancers.
Therapy with DMARDs increases the already higher risk of herpes zoster (shingles) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The risk is highest for JAK inhibitors as shown by the RABBIT registry.
Two recent studies have shown that personalized therapy for neurodegenerative diseases associated with single-gene mutations could be within reach.
The risks posed by multimorbidity and polymedication increase from initial diagnosis, especially in elderly cancer patients. A Danish research team has investigated this combination for 20 types of cancer.