Newly described mechanism called ‘neuritosis’ could play an important role in normal brain development, aging and neurodegenerative disease.
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a key cause of blindness in the working-age population. Despite the available treatments, some patients present late…
Reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
As obesity rates and life expectancies increase, diabetes mellitus continues to become more prevalent worldwide. Its complex pathophysiology is associated…
Macrovascular disease: pathogenesis and risk assessment
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by obesity and insulin resistance. Macrovascular (cardiovascular) disease (CVD) encompasses myocardial infarction, stroke and…
Neuropathy in diabetes
Diabetic polyneuropathy affects 30–50% of patients with diabetes mellitus. It encompasses several neuropathic syndromes, the most common being distal symmetrical…
Sexual problems in diabetes
Diabetes mellitus causes sexual dysfunctions via autonomic neuropathy and endothelial dysfunction in the genitals, and via its effects as a…
Infections in people with diabetes
People with diabetes mellitus are at an increased risk of many common infections, such as urinary tract infections, lower respiratory…
The diabetic foot
Foot ulceration in diabetes mellitus is common. Foot problems remain the most common cause of hospital admission among patients with…
Building Leadership Capacity for Mission Execution in a Large Academic Department of Medicine
Development of an effective, functional leadership structure is critical to the success of any large-scale organization. The department of medicine…
New Office Hours Aim for Well Rested, More Productive Workers
A growing number of businesses are encouraging their employees to work when their bodies are most awake.