Month: June 2021

Association Between Diabetic Retinopathy and Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common microvascular complications associated with diabetes mellitus. However, its correlation with another diabetes-related disorder, cognitive impairment, has not been well studied. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to explore the association between DR and cognitive impairment. MEDLINE (PubMed), the Cochrane Library, and EMBASE databases were searched for […]

Published on June 30, 2021

Breakthrough COVID Infections Resulting in Hospitalization and Death

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals serious cases of breakthrough COVID-19 have occurred. Despite vaccines’ over 90% effectiveness in preventing severe disease, records show that more than 4,100 people have been hospitalized or died from… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on June 30, 2021

Pandemic Tied to Spike in Diabetes in Children

Hospitalization rates for children with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes rose sharply during the pandemic, two hospitals reported at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, held virtually this year. At Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on June 30, 2021