Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Long-term PPI use linked to pneumonia risk in older adults

(HealthDay)—Among older adults in primary care, use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is associated with greater risk of pneumonia in the second year of treatment, according to a study published in the July issue of the ...

Diabetes

FDA expands approval of closed-looped insulin delivery system

(HealthDay)—Approval of the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system for diabetes management has been expanded to include individuals aged 7 to 13 years with type 1 diabetes, according to a report published by the U.S. ...

Diabetes

Stigma adds to burden of type 1 diabetes

(HealthDay)—Michael Wright was just 16 when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and although his friends supported him, he always felt different.

Diabetes

A young life lost to high insulin prices

(HealthDay)—Alec Smith was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes shortly before his 24th birthday. When he turned 26, he lost his health insurance. Less than a month later, he lost his life because he couldn't afford the exorbitant ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

A new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly unnecessary or inappropriate medications.

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