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View article: Protocol for a Composite Ethnography
Protocol for a Composite Ethnography Open
Composite ethnography is a methodological proposition developed by the Concordia Ethnography Lab (CEL) as a way to collectively engage with objects that we know to be multiple. By “taking seriously” the proposition from Science and Technol…
View article: Personalized food consumption detection with deep learning and Inertial Measurement Unit sensor
Personalized food consumption detection with deep learning and Inertial Measurement Unit sensor Open
For individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, it is crucial to keep a record of the carbohydrates consumed during meals, as this should be done at least three times daily, amounting to an average of six meals. Unfortunately, many indiv…
View article: Advancing Medical Assistance: Developing an Effective Hungarian-Language Medical Chatbot with Artificial Intelligence
Advancing Medical Assistance: Developing an Effective Hungarian-Language Medical Chatbot with Artificial Intelligence Open
In recent times, the prevalence of chatbot technology has notably increased, particularly in the realm of medical assistants. However, there is a noticeable absence of medical chatbots that cater to the Hungarian language. Consequently, Hu…
View article: Physical Activity Detection for Diabetes Mellitus Patients Using Recurrent Neural Networks
Physical Activity Detection for Diabetes Mellitus Patients Using Recurrent Neural Networks Open
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a persistent metabolic disorder associated with the hormone insulin. The two main types of DM are type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 (T2DM). Physical activity plays a crucial role in the therapy of diabetes, benefiting both…
View article: ODP171 Choosing GLP-1RA Over Insulin for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Severe Hyperglycemia
ODP171 Choosing GLP-1RA Over Insulin for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Severe Hyperglycemia Open
Introduction Although insulin remains the recommended treatment in type 2 diabetes for hyperglycemia with catabolic symptoms, it is also the generally recommended treatment for persistent hyperglycemia or hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values abov…
View article: Combined immunosuppression for acquired hemophilia A: CyDRi is a highly effective low-toxicity regimen
Combined immunosuppression for acquired hemophilia A: CyDRi is a highly effective low-toxicity regimen Open
Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare severe autoimmune bleeding disorder with significant morbidity and mortality. Although critical for disease control, there is no consensus for the best immunosuppressive regimen. Most authors use stero…
View article: Depression complexity prevalence and outcomes among veterans affairs patients in integrated primary care.
Depression complexity prevalence and outcomes among veterans affairs patients in integrated primary care. Open
A substantial proportion of VA primary care patients with depression presented with high medical multimorbidity and elevated safety concerns. Psychiatrically complex depression predicted lower treatment effectiveness, suggesting that PC-MH…
View article: Relative contribution of plant traits and soil properties to the functioning of a temperate forest ecosystem in the Indian Himalayas
Relative contribution of plant traits and soil properties to the functioning of a temperate forest ecosystem in the Indian Himalayas Open
Plant-soil interactions are a major determinant of changes in forest ecosystem processes and functioning. We conducted a trait-based study to quantify the contribution of plant traits and soil properties to above- and below-ground ecosyste…
View article: Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis with SGLT2 Inhibitor Use in A Patient on The Atkins Diet: A Unique Presentation of A Known Side Effect
Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis with SGLT2 Inhibitor Use in A Patient on The Atkins Diet: A Unique Presentation of A Known Side Effect Open
Objective: Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a known potential complication from sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use. We present a unique case presentation of a 44-year-old, male patient on an SGLT2 inhibitor who d…
View article: A Primer on Diabetes Mellitus: Foundations for the Incoming First-Year Resident
A Primer on Diabetes Mellitus: Foundations for the Incoming First-Year Resident Open
This resource is unique to MedEdPORTAL as it includes basic information on diabetes education and medical-nutritional therapy. We have required completion of these modules by our internal medicine residents since the class that enrolled in…
View article: Pheochromocytoma-Induced Hyperglycemia Leading To Misdiagnosis Of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Pheochromocytoma-Induced Hyperglycemia Leading To Misdiagnosis Of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Objective: We describe a young patient who had hyperglycemia as a sign of pheochromocytoma. He had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but insulin was ultimately discontinued. We also examine the impact of metyrosine on glucose levels dur…
View article: Impact of diabetes mellitus on risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality: Evidence on health outcomes and antidiabetic treatment in United States adults
Impact of diabetes mellitus on risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality: Evidence on health outcomes and antidiabetic treatment in United States adults Open
This is the first study using data from multiple linkage files to confirm a significant increased prevalence of DM in the last decade in the United States. Patients with DM have significantly higher risk of death from all-cause and CVD tha…