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With continued spotlight on World Diabetes Day this November, we’re celebrating 100 years of insulin with 25% off the purchase of Pandemic of Diabetes and Prediabetes: Prevention and Control. Updated resources include a new Type 2 diabetes video, research articles on PracticeUpdate, and clinical tools. See below for the discount code and updates from our other hubs, including COVID-19, Mental Health, and Pain Management.
Featured Video
Danielle Daignault, PharmD explains that new cases of Type 2 diabetes in children doubled during the first year of the pandemic according to two retrospective studies presented at ADA 2021 Scientific Sessions. This is alarming as research now shows that pediatric type 2 diabetes is more progressive and is associated with earlier onset of complications when compared to adult-onset type 2.
[Now Available] Pandemic of Diabetes and Prediabetes: Prevention and Control
This special issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics focuses on the Pandemic of Diabetes and Prediabetes in honor of 100 years since the discovery of insulin. Other topics include Epidemiology of Type 2 Diabetes, Prevention of Microvascular Complications of Diabetes, Screening for Diabetes and Prediabetes, and more. Receive 25% off your purchase for a limited time with code INSULIN25 on us.elsevierhealth.com. *Only valid in the North American e-commerce/retail. Expires 12/31/2021.
New & Updated Resources
Explore updated evidence-based resources, including latest research articles from the discipline via PracticeUpdate. Sign in to PracticeUpdate or join for free to read:
- New! Effects and Cost-Effectiveness of the US National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative
- New! Polypharmacy and Bone Fracture Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
- New! Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Thyroid Cancer After Thyroidectomy
Browse resources including the latest research via PracticeUpdate, front-line clinical tools, and more:
- New! COVID-19 Vaccination–Associated Myocarditis in Adolescents via PracticeUpdate.
- New! COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients with Bleeding Disorders via PracticeUpdate.
- Register Now! Attend “Global pandemic perspectives: public health, mental health and lessons for the future,” a 2021 Academy of Medical Sciences & The Lancet International Health Lecture, taking place virtually on Thursday, 18 November, 2021 presented by Dr. George Gao, Dr. Helen Herrmann, and Dr. Matshidiso Moeti.
New! From Annals of Internal Medicine, explore “Changes in Cigarette Sales in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” recently published on 8 November, 2021 via PracticeUpdate.
New! Patient drug education for pregabalin capsules.
COVID-19
Effect of early treatment with fluvoxamine on risk of emergency care and hospitalisation among patients with COVID-19: the TOGETHER randomised, platform clinical trial (The Lancet)
Read the first large, randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of fluvoxamine, an inexpensive existing drug, for acute treatment of COVID-19. Findings show that fluvoxamine reduces the need for advanced disease care in this high-risk population.
Asthma
Atopic comorbidity has no impact on severity and course of COVID-19 disease in adult patients (Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology)
According to this study, the data support the evidence that atopic comorbidities have no unfavorable impact on severity and course of COVID-19. Clinicians should be aware that patients with atopic diseases might stop taking their effective medication due to COVID-19, yet due the potential benefit discontinuation should be avoided, requiring good clinical care and patient education.
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