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Transcatheter Stenting to Restore Cross‐Sectional Area of Extracardiac Fontan Conduits

2 months ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Neil Patel |Patrick Sullivan |Andrew Cheng |Edris Saadat

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Intimate Partner Violence Experiences among Men Who Have Sex in Hanoi, Vietnam

Dec 2, 2024 | medrxiv.org | Loc Pham |Patrick Sullivan |Amanda Gilmore |Ameeta S. Kalokhe

The authors have declared no competing interest. The research reported in this manuscript was supported by Fogarty International Center under a training grant Consortium for Violence Prevention Research, Implementation, and Training for Excellence [D43TW012188]I confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained.
Lives unlived - The Bowdoin Orient

Oct 11, 2024 | bowdoinorient.com | Patrick Sullivan

In what was no doubt the highlight of last week’s edition of the Bowdoin Orient, the first entry into the column “Poetic Vistas” argued for the reemergence of democratic poetry. There is, of course, validity to this argument. However, there are also limitations. Within the very same column, a far more fertile alternative to poetry was shortly voiced. Quoting from “Our Town,” the column goes:“Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it?—every, every minute?
Is the Keto Diet Healthy for Diabetes?

Apr 29, 2024 | diatribe.org | Patrick Sullivan

The keto diet may be appropriate for some, but others should avoid it. For people with type 1 diabetes trying the diet, extra monitoring for blood sugar and ketones is critical. When you have diabetes, you hear “count your carbs” constantly. The ketogenic diet cuts carbs drastically to change the normal way your body processes and uses energy. Sounds like your carb-counting questions are answered, right? Not exactly.
Alpha Lipoic Acid for Diabetic Neuropathy: Does It Work?

Jan 16, 2024 | diatribe.org | Patrick Sullivan

Alpha-lipoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid naturally found in food. Some studies suggest that supplementing with ALA may play a role in treating diabetic neuropathy. You already know how important diet is for keeping a lid on diabetes symptoms and glucose levels. If you live with diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage resulting from diabetes, certain natural compounds found in foods may help slow progression and relieve symptoms.
Protect people on hospital staircases

Jan 16, 2024 | hfmmagazine.com | Patrick Sullivan

It’s estimated that more than one million people are treated annually in hospital emergency rooms due to stair-related injuries. But we rarely consider stair safety within the hospitals in which such injuries are being treated.
Reducing Your Risk of Cancer With Type 2 Diabetes

Aug 28, 2023 | diatribe.org | Patrick Sullivan

There is evidence suggesting a link between type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Here’s what you can do that may help reduce your risk. If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to take an active role in your health: monitoring glucose, making time for exercise, and watching what you eat. Not only can diabetes be dangerous if left untreated, but type 2 diabetes can also raise your risk for a host of other health problems, including heart disease, kidney damage, and other complications.
Cryotherapy for Diabetes: Hope or Hype?

Jul 17, 2023 | diatribe.org | Patrick Sullivan

Researchers are exploring the benefits of cryotherapy, an alternative therapy where the body is exposed to freezing or near-freezing temperatures like an ice bath or cold plunge. Though evidence is scarce, cold therapy is suggested to be another way to burn calories and lower blood sugar faster in people with diabetes. You already know how important exercise is for increasing insulin sensitivity and lowering blood glucose.
Cryotherapy for Diabetes: Hope or Hype?

Jul 17, 2023 | l8r.it | Patrick Sullivan

Researchers are exploring the benefits of cryotherapy, an alternative therapy where the body is exposed to freezing or near-freezing temperatures like an ice bath or cold plunge. Though evidence is scarce, cold therapy is suggested to be another way to burn calories and lower blood sugar faster in people with diabetes. You already know how important exercise is for increasing insulin sensitivity and lowering blood glucose.
Essay on answer to drug abuse did not cover all the angles

Jul 7, 2023 | kentucky.com | Patrick Sullivan

Regarding David O. Smith's opinion piece titled "Forget methadone and psychedelics. There is a better weapon in the war on drugs," Mr. Smith is certainly entitled to his opinions on people who use drugs as well as methadone and Suboxone (also known as medications for opioid use disorder - MOUD - or medication assisted treatment - MAT) but unfortunately his opinion piece contains harmful stigmatizations, completely untrue information, and further lack of important information.