Uazman Alam

6 days ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Sizheng Zhao |Gema Hernández |Uazman Alam

JAK inhibitors (JAKi) are highly effective for treating atopic dermatitis (AD). However, concerns about cardiovascular and cancer risk persist, as their elevated risk was observed in the ORAL surveillance trial of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) [1]. While the RA and AD populations likely differ, AD is independently associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer compared with the general population [2, 3].

Jun 1, 2024 | jacc.org | Uazman Alam

IntroductionType 2 diabetes (T2D) remains a global health burden.1 It affects approximately 537 million people worldwide in 2021 and the number is predicted to increase to around 693 million by 2045.2 T2D contributed to 6.7 million diabetes-associated deaths in 2021.3 Notably, the increased mortality in patients with T2D is mainly driven by cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Aug 10, 2023 | inkl.com | Uazman Alam

Scientists are developing a test that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to detect a major complication of diabetes in the hope it could become a standard screening tool for those living with the condition. Researchers from the University of Liverpool and Manchester Metropolitan University are tweaking equipment currently used by high street optometrists to detect diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).