Diabetes Linked to Worse Cognitive Impairment After Stroke, but No Association Found for Prediabetes
Prediabetes is not associated with cognition after stroke, whereas type 2 diabetes increases the risk for lower poststroke cognitive function.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Healthcare Systems in New York City Implement Joint Telehealth Program for Children With Obesity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Healthcare systems in New York City have partnered to support vulnerable children with obesity using a telehealth weight management program.
A Review of Pharmacologic Treatment Options for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
The management of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy requires the use of effective agents that also may aid in improving sleep and mood.
Predictive Biomarkers for Peripheral Neuropathy in Adults
Several cardiac and kidney biomarkers may be used to identify older adults with peripheral neuropathy.
Effects of COVID-19 on Treatment Choice for Type 2 Diabetes
COVID-19 may affect treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes and necessitates re-evaluation of medications based on existing evidence.
Using Hand Grip Strength to Screen for Diabetes in Healthy Individuals
Assessment of hand grip strength may be used as a simple tool to easily identify adults at increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
Sleep Patterns in Early Childhood and Risk for Obesity
Sleep duration at 3 years of age can predict changes over time in BMI percentile, suggesting that obesity risk may be lower in children with longer sleep duration.
Beneficial Effects of Most Popular Diets Diminish After 12 Months
Popular diet programs are associated with improvements in weight and blood pressure, but their beneficial effects generally disappear after 12 months.
Importance of Temporal Glucose Profiles During Pregnancy in Type 1 Diabetes
Applying functional data analysis to continuous glucose monitoring data can assist in identifying differences in maternal glucose control during pregnancy, which might go unnoticed using standard metrics.
Efficacy of Isradipine in Early-Stage Parkinson Disease
Researchers assessed the effect of isradipine on clinical progression in previously untreated patients with early-stage PD.
