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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Preventing diabetes complications The key aim of diabetes management is to prevent complications, which are a major cause of morbidity and …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacological management of polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that is associated with diverse symptoms and …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy of Omalizumab for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Chronic spontaneous urticaria, also known as chronic idiopathic urticaria, is an itching skin disease …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Vitamin D for the Prevention of Disease The new Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline suggests empiric vitamin D for those aged …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Relationship Between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Osteoporosis COPD and osteoporosis have shared risk factors, including smoking, older age, alcohol consumption, …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause More than 70% of women will experience musculoskeletal symptoms and 25% will be disabled …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Benefits and Risks Associated With Statin Therapy for Primary Prevention in Old and Very Old Adults This study investigated the benefits …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news An update on oral antiplatelet drug interactions with proton pump inhibitors: what are the risks? Aspirin and anti-P2Y12 are widely prescribed …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and the prevalence of asthma in the overweight and obese U.S. population US cross-sectional data shows …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Pharmacotherapy for osteoarthritis-related pain Current treatment options are limited and suboptimal for OA pain management. Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Increase the Risk of Subsequent Cardiovascular Events Results from the COPDGene study show increased risk of …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Association of Cardiovascular Outcomes with Low-Dose Glucocorticoid Use in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Many guidelines recommend limiting glucocorticoids in patients with …