Islamic Intermittent Fasting in Metabolic Syndrome: A Small RCT
A single-centre Egyptian RCT testing whether adding Islamic intermittent fasting to lifestyle modification improves metabolic syndrome markers, with PICO summary and expert commentary.
Hormone Insight Editorial Team
Clinical archive
Does Hyaluronic Acid Improve Gum Treatment in Type 2 Diabetics?
A small RCT finds hyaluronic acid adds no periodontal benefit over mechanical cleaning in diabetic periodontitis, though HbA1c fell only in the HA group. PICO summary and commentary.
Does Exercise Improve Sleep and Reduce Belly Fat in Type 2 Diabetes?
A four-arm trial finds combination aerobic-resistance exercise is the only programme to improve objective sleep in type 2 diabetes, alongside abdominal fat loss. PICO summary and commentary.
Almond Milk vs Cow Milk: No Glycemic Advantage in Type 2 Diabetes Despite Greater Insulin Response to Dairy (RCT)
A crossover trial finds almond milk offers no glycaemic advantage over carbohydrate-matched cow milk in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.
Does Semaglutide Improve Lipid Profiles in Type 2 Diabetes?
A small 52-week single-centre randomised trial found once-weekly semaglutide shifted lipoprotein subfractions toward a less atherogenic profile versus sitagliptin in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.
Can MRI Track Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Improvements After Diet Changes?
A small randomised study finds dietary management reduces quantitative thyroid MRI inflammation markers and antibodies in Hashimoto's thyroiditis, though the diet is unspecified. PICO summary and commentary.
Does Biofilm Detection-Based Wound Management Improve Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing?
A double-blind RCT finds wound-blotting-guided biofilm management improves the DMIST wound score and biofilm removal in diabetic foot ulcers. PICO summary and commentary.
Multifactorial Care vs Standard Care in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised Trial
A single-centre randomised trial testing team-delivered multifactorial care against standard care in type 2 diabetes, with modest gains in HbA1c, eGFR and blood pressure control. PICO summary and expert commentary.
Can Stem Cells Plus Shock Wave Therapy Treat Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction?
A small three-arm trial finds stem cells plus shock wave therapy outperform either alone for diabetic erectile dysfunction, a proof-of-concept result. PICO summary and commentary.