Browsing: PICO

A secondary analysis finds neither time-restricted eating nor calorie restriction changes mood or quality of life in type 2 diabetes, suggesting they are psychologically neutral. PICO summary and commentary.

A small crossover trial finds citrulline improves microvascular function and calf muscle strength in older adults with type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.

An RCT finds a grocery voucher modestly increases fruit and cuts refined grains in food-insecure diabetic patients, but does not significantly change diet quality or HbA1c. PICO summary and commentary.

A crossover trial finds a Palaeolithic and a diabetes diet give equal glycaemic control when weight is kept stable, suggesting food-group differences alone do not help. PICO summary and commentary.

A small 6-week RCT finds barley-based cereal improves weight, glycated albumin, and LDL versus corn cereal in overweight adults. PICO summary and commentary.

Summary: In adults diagnosed with chronic high-altitude disease living at high elevation, hydrogen-rich water (HRW) supplementation for 60 days as…

A small RCT finds a 12-week hybrid Tai Chi cardiac rehab programme reduces perceived stress and oxidised LDL more than conventional exercise in chronic coronary syndrome. PICO summary and commentary.

A small single-blind RCT finds adding PEMF therapy to standard care improves wound healing and Charcot-sign resolution in Charcot foot ulcers. PICO summary and commentary.

A BMJ RCT finds time-restricted eating plus exercise before and during pregnancy does not prevent gestational diabetes in high-risk people. PICO summary and commentary.

A lipidomics analysis from the randomised EmDia trial finds empagliflozin remodels plasma lipids in type 2 diabetes, raising beneficial LPCs but also harmful ceramides. PICO summary and commentary.