Can Dexmedetomidine Help Control Blood Sugar During Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes?
An RCT finds low-dose dexmedetomidine steadies perioperative glucose in diabetic surgery while higher doses worsen it. PICO summary and expert commentary for clinicians.
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Is the Salivary AMY1 Gene Linked to Childhood Obesity and Lifestyle Change Success?
An RCT finds parent-based lifestyle change reduces BMI in preschoolers, while salivary AMY1 copy number does not predict response. PICO summary and expert commentary.
Can 660 nm laser therapy help heal diabetic foot ulcers?
An RCT finds 660 nm photobiomodulation reduces diabetic foot ulcer area but does not beat 904 nm; ≥8 J/cm² works best. PICO summary and expert commentary for clinicians.
Can Family-Based Team Care Improve Outcomes in Hypertension and Diabetes?
An RCT finds interdisciplinary care with family empowerment improves blood pressure, glucose, and quality of life in comorbid hypertension and diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.
How do fermented foods impact cardiometabolic risk in adults with prediabetes in Kenya?
A baseline report from a Kenyan fermented-foods trial finds heavy cardiometabolic risk clustering in prediabetes; the intervention effect is not yet tested. PICO summary and commentary.
Is rhPTH(1-34) More Effective Than Alendronate for Bone Loss in Type 2 Diabetes?
A translational study finds rhPTH(1-34) outperforms alendronate for bone density in diabetic osteoporosis, a low-turnover state. PICO summary and expert commentary for clinicians.
Can Curcumin Improve Fatty Liver in Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes?
A 12-month RCT finds curcumin 1500 mg daily reduces liver fat, stiffness, and HbA1c in obese type 2 diabetes with MASLD. PICO summary and expert commentary for clinicians.
Does a lifestyle program help pregnant women with obesity stay more active?
The LIFE-Moms analysis finds lifestyle counselling slows but does not reverse the activity decline in pregnant women with obesity. PICO summary and expert commentary.
Can Probiotics and Omega-3 Improve Beta-Cell Function in Type 2 Diabetes?
An RCT secondary analysis finds probiotics plus omega-3 do not significantly improve beta-cell function versus placebo in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.
Does Pictorial Foot Care Education Improve Diabetes Outcomes in Karachi Slums?
An RCT finds pictorial foot-care education improves knowledge and self-care in an underserved diabetic population, without measuring ulcers. PICO summary and expert commentary.