28/February/2022 Top Medical Bulletin
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Glucose Variability During Early Course Of Acute Pancreatitis Can Predict New-Onset Of Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious metabolic disorder that causes severe health issues. Its most common subtype, post-pancreatitis diabetes mellitus, is associated with a 13% higher risk of all-cause mortality than type 2 diabetes. Acute pancreatitis (AP) is the largest contributor to diabetes of the exocrine pancreas. The study findings published in the United European Gastroenterology Journal on February 20, 2022 report that glucose variability (GV) during hospitalisation for acute pancreatitis accurately predicts future risk of developing deranged glucose metabolism, including new-onset diabetes after acute pancreatitis.
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Glucose Variability During Early Course Of Acute Pancreatitis Can Predict New-Onset Of Diabetes
Air pollution exposure in kids to be a risk factor for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Pollution is a serious concern despite several awareness camps pollution continues to top the list of health risks. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) commonly have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors or be overly active. Study published in Environment International journal says children living in areas with higher air pollution and lower level of green space might have up to 62 per cent increased risk of developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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