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Use of oxygen chambers to treat foot ulcers doubles the risk of amputation….

  This week we wrap up our short Homerun Slides series on testosterone and diabetes put together by Sara Dempsey, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, LECOM School of Pharmacy. Topics covered include treatment options, and the risks and benefits of testosterone therapy.

Konstantinos Makrilakis, Nikolaos Katsilambros In patients taking insulin — either basal only ( ± pills) or a more intensified regimen (insulin mixtures two or three times daily or a basal-bolus regimen) — the “sick-day rules” should be taught and the patient should be provided with urine strips to test for …

Nesina — Kazano — Oseni Alogliptin a DPP-4 inhibitor alone is called Nesina; alogliptin plus metformin is called Kazano,;and alogliptin plus pioglitazone is called Oseni. All are manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Hazards of a high calcium intake….

Three New DPP-4 formuations approved by the FDA….

Findings presented for almost 1,000 health care providers who manage type 2 diabetes….

Adolescents and young adults with a range of cardiometabolic risk factors have an increased risk of dying before they turn 55….

Increased Troponin levels require aggressive risk reduction efforts….

A dialysis method that removes more toxins than the conventional procedure reduced the risk of death from any cause by 30%….