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All articles tagged: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled (O24.410)

HealthDay 25 June at 03.06 PM

COVID-19 Vaccination Not Tied to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study published in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.Kimberly K. Vesco, M.D., M.P.H., from Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon, and colleagues evaluated the asso

Evalytics 05 March at 06.03 AM

Metformin's Potential Beyond Diabetes: Exploring Diverse Health Benefits

Metformin, a frontline treatment for type 2 diabetes, has long been a pharmaceutical mainstay, with over 91 million prescriptions in 2021 alone. However, recent evidence suggests that metformin's efficacy extends beyond diabetes management, encompassing various conditions such as cancer, obesity, liver disease, cardiovascular issues, neurodegenerative disorders, and renal diseases. As research exp

HealthDay 10 January at 04.11 PM

Anthropometric + Biochemical Markers May Aid Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis

The combination of pregnancy weight and biochemical markers may be able to improve diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a review published online Dec. 18 in Communications Medicine.Ellen C. Francis, Ph.D., from Rutgers School of Public Health in Piscataway, New Jersey, and colleagues conducted a systema