Gastric schwannoma with post-surgical gastroparesis: a case report and literature review by Ganggang Miao, Ganggang Miao, De Zhang, Jiajing Li, Yanxiang Deng, Xingwei Gu, Tingting Feng

“…Generally, post-surgical etiology is the main potential etiology of gastroparesis, while the most common underlying etiology is diabetes mellitus. So far, reports of gastroparesis arising from resection of gastric schwannoma are rare. …”
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All-Cause Mortality Risk of Metabolically Healthy Obese Individuals in NHANES III by C. M. Durward, T. J. Hartman, S. M. Nickols-Richardson

“…Metabolic health was defined as: (1) homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) <2.5; (2) ≤2 Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III metabolic syndrome criteria; (3) combined definition using ≤1 of the following: HOMA-IR ≥1.95 (or diabetes medications), triglycerides ≥1.7 mmol/L, HDL-C <1.04 mmol/L (males) or <1.30 mmol/L (females), LDL-C ≥2.6 mmol/L, and total cholesterol ≥5.2 mmol/L (or cholesterol-lowering medications). …”
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Metformin-Associated Acute Kidney Injury and Lactic Acidosis by David Arroyo, Rosa Melero, Nayara Panizo, Marian Goicoechea, Patrocinio Rodríguez-Benítez, Soledad García Vinuesa, Eduardo Verde, Alberto Tejedor, José Luño

“…Metformin is the preferred oral antidiabetic agent for type 2 diabetes. Lactic acidosis is described as a rare complication, usually during an acute kidney injury (AKI). …”
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Interleukin-1 as a Common Denominator from Autoinflammatory to Autoimmune Disorders: Premises, Perils, and Perspectives by Giuseppe Lopalco, Luca Cantarini, Antonio Vitale, Florenzo Iannone, Maria Grazia Anelli, Laura Andreozzi, Giovanni Lapadula, Mauro Galeazzi, Donato Rigante

“…An overview of monogenic autoinflammatory disorders, PFAPA syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, uveitis, pericarditis, Behçet’s disease, gout, Sjögren’s syndrome, interstitial lung diseases, and Still’s disease is presented to highlight the fundamental points that interleukin-1 displays in the cryptic interplay between innate and adaptive immune systems.…”
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Predictors of Incisional Hernia after Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy by Avinash Chennamsetty, Jason Hafron, Luke Edwards, Scott Pew, Behdod Poushanchi, Jay Hollander, Kim A. Killinger, Mary P. Coffey, Kenneth M. Peters

“…No statistically significant differences were found in preoperative diabetes, smoking, pathological stage, age, intraoperative/postoperative complications, operative time, blood loss, BMI, and drain type between patients with and without incisional hernias. …”
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Age- and Gender-Specific Prevalence of Risk Factors in Patients with First-Ever Ischemic Stroke in China by Xiao-ying Yao, Yan Lin, Jie-li Geng, Ya-meng Sun, Ying Chen, Guo-wen Shi, Qun Xu, Yan-sheng Li

“…Female patients were globally older than male patients at stroke onset and having higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM), heart diseases, and atrial fibrillation (AF). …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Severity and Death in COVID-19 Patients by Pengqiang Du, Dandan Li, Aifeng Wang, Su Shen, Zhichao Ma, Xingang Li

“…Advanced age (≥65 years, severe illness, OR = 2.62; death, OR = 6.00), male (severe illness, OR = 1.49; death, OR = 1.54), chronic respiratory diseases (severe illness, OR = 5.67; death, OR = 3.72), diabetes (severe illness, OR = 3.27; death, OR = 2.60), hypertension (severe illness, OR = 3.08; death, OR = 3.53), chronic kidney disease (severe illness, OR = 3.59; death, OR = 5.38), and cardiovascular diseases (severe illness, OR = 3.87; death, OR = 4.91) were all risk factors. …”
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The effects of processing steps on avenanthramides, avenacosides and β-glucan content during the production of oat-based milk alternatives by Roisin McCarron, Lisa Methven, Sameer Khalil Ghawi, Stephanie Grahl, Ruan Elliott, Stella Lignou

“…Oat-Based Milk Alternatives (OMAs) may provide health benefits resulting from oat nutritional compounds; avenanthramides, which are polyphenols providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects; avenacosides - saponins with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties; and β-glucans, which may assist in lowering blood cholesterol and prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Oats undergo multiple processing steps to ensure a sensory appealing and safe product, however, little research has been carried out on the specific effects on these compounds. …”
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A3 Adenosine Receptor Allosteric Modulator Induces an Anti-Inflammatory Effect: In Vivo Studies and Molecular Mechanism of Action by Shira Cohen, Faina Barer, Sara Bar-Yehuda, Adriaan P. IJzerman, Kenneth A. Jacobson, Pnina Fishman

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Implementation and evaluation of a complex outpatient oral antimicrobial therapy program (COpAT) in Canada by Maggie Wong, Davie Wong

“…Mean age of the patients was 62 years and 30% had diabetes. The top three sources of infections were bone and joint, intra-abdominal, and skin-and-soft tissue. …”
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Transplantation and Pregnancy by Pinar Erkan Uc, Sermet Sagol

“…However, factors that may adversely affect pregnancy include the etiology of the disease requiring transplantation, chronic allograft dysfunction, renal failure, cardiopulmonary diseases, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and Cytomegalovirus (CMV). …”
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The effect of Garcinia livingstonei aqueous leaf extract on hyperglycaemic-induced human sperm cell: An in-vitro study by Murendeni Nethengwe, Kunle Okaiyeto, Chinyerum S. Opuwari, Oluwafemi O. Oguntibeju

“…Hyperglycaemia is the main instigator of the development of male infertility in men with diabetes mellitus (DM). The consequent production of excessive reactive oxidative species (ROS) and a compromised antioxidant defence system leads to testicular damage and a decline in sperm parameters. …”
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Can Melatonin Act as an Antioxidant in Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Stress Model in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells? by Solaleh Emamgholipour, Arash Hossein-Nezhad, Mohammad Ansari

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Investigation of alpha-glucosidase inhibition activity of Artabotrys sumatranus leaf extract using metabolomics, machine learning and molecular docking analysis. by Dela Rosa, Berna Elya, Muhammad Hanafi, Alfi Khatib, Eka Budiarto, Syamsu Nur, Muhammad Imam Surya

“…One way to treat diabetes mellitus type II is by using α-glucosidase inhibitor, that will slow down the postprandial glucose intake. …”
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Corallocarpus glomeruliflorus: Pharmacological potential revealed by phytochemical and in silico investigations by Fatima Saleh Naji Bin-Asal, Adel A.M. Saeed, Abdul-Rahman Alawi Bin Yahia

“…Corallocarpus glomeruliflorus (CGP), a plant native to Yemen, has been traditionally used for the management of various health conditions, including cancer, inflammation, and diabetes. This study presents the first comprehensive phytochemical and pharmacological investigation of CGP, revealing novel molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential. …”
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Understanding the role of metabolic syndrome in prostate cancer risk: A UK Biobank prospective cohort study by Shing Fung Lee, Maja Nikšić, Miguel Angel Luque-Fernandez

“…Other components, such as prediabetes/diabetes and low cholesterol, were associated with a reduced risk (incidence rate ratios, 0.80; 95% confidence interval, 0.67–0.94 and incidence rate ratios, 0.82; 95% confidence interval, 0.69–0.97, respectively), while hyperlipidaemia showed no significant effect (incidence rate ratios, 1.07; 95% confidence interval, 0.93–1.24). …”
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Correlation of Color Doppler with Multidetector CT Angiography Findings in Carotid Artery Stenosis by Živorad N. Savic, Lazar B. Davidovic, Dragan Ž. Sagic, Milan D. Brajovic, Srdjan S. Popovic

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Associations Between Frailty and Risk of All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in Patients with Prediabetes: A Population-Based Study by Zhao C, Wang K

“…Chan Zhao,1 Kejia Wang2 1Department of Endocrinology, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinghuangdao City, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Geriatric Medicine, Chongqing Seventh People’s Hospital, Chongqing, 400054, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Kejia Wang, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Chongqing Seventh People’s Hospital, Chongqing, 400054, People’s Republic of China, Email wkj806831@163.comObjective: Diabetes is a well-known risk factor for frailty that has been associated with adverse prognosis. …”
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Krisis Tiroid pada Wanita Multipara Usia 42 Tahun by Garri Prima Decroli, Eva Decroli

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Human Islet Amyloid Polypeptide Fibril Binding to Catalase: A Transmission Electron Microscopy and Microplate Study by Nathaniel G. N. Milton, J. Robin Harris

“…The diabetes-associated human islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) is a 37-amino-acid peptide that forms fibrils in vitro and in vivo. …”
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