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Analysis finds biomarkers that improve prediction accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

An international academic consortium has identified 13 biomarkers that significantly improve the ability to accurately predict cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes.

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The Case for Keto for Type 1 Diabetes with Andrew Koutnik, Ph.D.

Physiologically Speaking

Andrew is a research scientist at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, where he’s investigating metabolic therapies for health and disease. His mission is to optimize metabolic health and patient outcomes for people living with type 1 diabetes. Andrew is unique because he himself has type 1 diabetes.

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This two-step screening process could reduce diabetic heart failure

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found a two-step screening protocol combining clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing that can identify which patients with Type 2 diabetes need medication to prevent heart failure.

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Management of acute coronary syndrome in resource-limited set up: a summary of 4-year review of two hospitals in Ethiopia

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

This results in severe chest pain or discomfort, with the subsequent release of cardiac biomarkers, and alterations in the electrocardiogram. Hypertension and diabetes were the two most common risk factors identified. It can cause diminished heart function and mortality if not treated properly with suitable measures.

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Metabolomic profiling reveals early biomarkers of gestational diabetes mellitus and associated hepatic steatosis

Cardiovascular Diabetology

This study aims to identify early metabolomic biomarkers of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and evaluate their association with hepatic steatosis.

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Potential novel biomarkers of coronary heart disease discovered

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease is a major global health problem, especially among people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers have identified novel protein biomarkers that are associated with the development of CHD in people with and without diabetes.

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International Study ID's 13-Biomarker Panel for Predicting Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes

HCPLive

A systematic review of over 400 studies in type 2 diabetes reveals 13 biomarkers, including NT-proBNP and troponin-t, with potential to significantly enhance cardiovascular disease risk prediction.