ot Using Fear of the “Other,” Orbán Reshapes Migration Policy in a Hungary Built on Cultural Diversity By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:41:59 -0400 The recent rise in xenophobia in Hungary stands in marked contrast with the country's rich migration history. After 390,000 migrants and asylum seekers arrived in 2015, the government of Viktor Orbán issued policies to significantly limit migration and enacted a law criminalizing humanitarian assistance to migrants. This country profile examines Hungary’s migration past and present, tracing the country’s multicultural heritage to the current wave of anti-immigrant sentiment. Full Article
ot Protection in Crisis: Forced Migration and Protection in a Global Era By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:50:04 -0400 More than 51 million people worldwide are forcibly displaced today as refugees, asylum seekers, or internally displaced persons. This report details the increasing mismatch between the legal and normative frameworks that define the existing protection regime and the contemporary patterns of forced displacement. Full Article
ot A New Era in Refugee Protection and Migration Management? Looking Forward After UN Summit on Refugees and Migrants By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:42:48 -0400 MPI experts discuss the outcomes from the UN Summit on Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants and President Obama's Leaders Summit on the Global Refugee Crisis and what it means for international cooperation on refugee protection and management of migration flows. Full Article
ot Indonesia: A Country Grappling with Migrant Protection at Home and Abroad By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:13:07 -0400 Indonesia, which has a long history as a major origin for migrant labor in the Asia-Pacific and beyond, more recently has reluctantly found itself a transit and destination country, including for asylum seekers. Still, policymakers remain focused on protection of its nationals abroad rather than on assuring the status of Chinese and other foreigners in the country. This country profile explores Indonesia's rich migration history. Full Article
ot With Engaged Parenting, "Terrible Twos" Are Not Inevitable By feeds.socialpsychology.org Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:31:52-04:00 Source: Science Daily - Top HealthParents should not feel pressured to make their young children undertake structured learning or achieve specific tasks, particularly during lockdown. A new study of children under the age of two has found that parents who take a flexible approach to their child's learning can minimize behavioral problems during toddlerhood. Full Article
ot Calls to European Domestic Violence Hotlines Soar Amid Lockdowns By feeds.socialpsychology.org Published On :: 2020-05-08T02:05:16-04:00 Source: Reuters - World NewsCalls to domestic violence hotlines in Europe are up by as much as three-fifths as alcohol and drug abuse combine with close confinement in coronavirus lockdowns to fuel abuse of the most vulnerable, the World Health Organization has said. Full Article
ot "Loss of Pleasure" Found in Teen Sleep Study By feeds.socialpsychology.org Published On :: 2020-05-08T02:05:53-04:00 Source: Science Daily - Top SocietySleep patterns around the world have been disrupted as screen time increases and sleep routines change with COVID-19 self-isolation requirements. Negative mood is not unusual in adolescence, but lack of sleep can affect mental health, causing anhedonia (or loss of pleasure), anxiety, anger and significantly increasing the risk of depression, a global study of more than 350,000 teens suggests. Full Article
ot Research Uses Artificial Intelligence to Measure Human Emotions By feeds.socialpsychology.org Published On :: 2020-05-08T02:06:17-04:00 Source: Psych CentralNew research presented online at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society annual meeting shows how data-driven computational methods are being used to understand and detect emotions. Investigators believe their findings have the potential to overturn old ideas about the structure of emotions across humanity. Full Article
ot Emigration from Portugal: Old Wine in New Bottles? By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 17:35:30 -0500 While emigration increased after Portugal plunged into an economically turbulent period amid the global financial crisis, the country's image as the poster child for post-crisis outmigration may be misplaced. This report explores the scale, drivers, and impact of emigration from Portugal since the turn of the millennium, and examines how the country can stem emigration and promote the return of emigrants. Full Article
ot Exploring Innovative Ideas to Strengthen the Global Protection System By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:01:09 -0400 A discussion, including the former United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, examining the huge strains on the global protection system and how it can better respond to protracted refugee situations and other long-term displacement, focusing on the conclusions of the Transatlantic Council on Migration's recent meeting, Beyond Asylum: Rethinking Protection Policies to Meet Sharply Escalating Needs. Full Article
ot Temporary Protected Status at Risk: Implications for Central America and U.S. Policy By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:13:02 -0500 As the Trump administration weighs the future of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans, this teleconference focuses on the legal framework for TPS (particularly for Hondurans and Salvadorans) and profile of current TPS holders; the capacity of El Salvador and Honduras to receive and meaningfully reintegrate returnees; and the implications of TPS termination for broader U.S. policy goals in Central America. Full Article
ot Late Relapse of Diabetes After Bariatric Surgery: Not Rare, but Not a Failure By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-02-20T11:55:29-08:00 OBJECTIVE To characterize the status of cardiometabolic risk factors after late relapse of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to identify factors predicting relapse after initial diabetes remission following bariatric surgery to construct prediction models for clinical practice. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Outcomes of 736 patients with T2DM who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG) at an academic center (2004–2012) and had ≥5 years’ glycemic follow-up were assessed. Of 736 patients, 425 (58%) experienced diabetes remission (HbA1c <6.5% [48 mmol/mol] with patients off medications) in the 1st year after surgery. These 425 patients were followed for a median of 8 years (range 5–14) to characterize late relapse of diabetes. RESULTS In 136 (32%) patients who experienced late relapse, a statistically significant improvement in glycemic control, number of diabetes medications including insulin use, blood pressure, and lipid profile was still observed at long-term. Independent baseline predictors of late relapse were preoperative number of diabetes medications, duration of T2DM before surgery, and SG versus RYGB. Furthermore, patients who relapsed lost less weight during the 1st year after surgery and regained more weight afterward. Prediction models were constructed and externally validated. CONCLUSIONS While late relapse of T2DM is a real phenomenon (one-third of our cohort), it should not be considered a failure, as the trajectory of the disease and its related cardiometabolic risk factors is changed favorably after bariatric surgery. Earlier surgical intervention, RYGB (compared with SG) and more weight loss (less late weight regain) are associated with less diabetes relapse in the long-term. Full Article
ot Targeting CXCR1/2 Does Not Improve Insulin Secretion After Pancreatic Islet Transplantation: A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial in Type 1 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-03-20T11:50:34-07:00 OBJECTIVE Reparixin is an inhibitor of CXCR1/2 chemokine receptor shown to be an effective anti-inflammatory adjuvant in a pilot clinical trial in allotransplant recipients. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-assignment study (NCT01817959) was conducted in recipients of islet allotransplants randomized (2:1) to reparixin or placebo in addition to immunosuppression. Primary outcome was the area under the curve (AUC) for C-peptide during the mixed-meal tolerance test at day 75 ± 5 after the first and day 365 ± 14 after the last transplant. Secondary end points included insulin independence and standard measures of glycemic control. RESULTS The intention-to-treat analysis did not show a significant difference in C-peptide AUC at both day 75 (27 on reparixin vs. 18 on placebo, P = 0.99) and day 365 (24 on reparixin vs. 15 on placebo, P = 0.71). There was no statistically significant difference between treatment groups at any time point for any secondary variable. Analysis of patient subsets showed a trend for a higher percentage of subjects retaining insulin independence for 1 year after a single islet infusion in patients receiving reparixin as compared with patients receiving placebo (26.7% vs. 0%, P = 0.09) when antithymocyte globulin was used as induction immunosuppression. CONCLUSIONS In this first double-blind randomized trial, islet transplantation data obtained with reparixin do not support a role of CXCR1/2 inhibition in preventing islet inflammation-mediated damage. Full Article
ot What math professors and k-12 teachers think of each other By blogs.ams.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:00:32 +0000 By Michael Pershan, St. Ann’s School I. What do primary/secondary math educators think of the teaching that happens in colleges? And — the other way around — what do mathematics professors think of primary and secondary math teaching? I’m nearing … Continue reading → Full Article Communication Graduate Education K-12 Education
ot NFL lays out protocols for reopening of team facilities By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:33:40 -0400 The NFL outlined protocols Wednesday for the gradual reopening of team facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ot Ex-MLB players in spotlight as world turns to Asia for baseball By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 03:00:08 -0400 Playing in Taiwan once was a last option Justin Nicolino had to continue a professional baseball career. Now the former Miami Marlins pitcher is one of many ex-MLB players who provide entertainment for U.S. sports fans. Full Article
ot Brooks Koepka learned not to smack talk Michael Jordan on golf course By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:12:10 -0400 PGA Tour star Brooks Koepka said he'll no longer smack talk Michael Jordan on the golf course after he lost a round to the basketball legend. Full Article
ot Smartphone-Based Glucose Monitors and Applications in the Management of Diabetes: An Overview of 10 Salient "Apps" and a Novel Smartphone-Connected Blood Glucose Monitor By clinical.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2012-10-01 Joseph TranOct 1, 2012; 30:173-178Practical Pointers Full Article
ot Injecting Insulin: Taking shots safely, correctly, and with little or no pain By clinical.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2013-01-01 Jan 1, 2013; 31:46-46Patient Information Full Article
ot Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Young Adults: A "New Epidemic" By clinical.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2002-10-01 Francine Ratner KaufmanOct 1, 2002; 20:President's Pen Full Article
ot A Review of the Pathophysiology, Classification, and Treatment of Foot Ulcers in Diabetic Patients By clinical.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2009-03-01 Warren ClaytonMar 1, 2009; 27:52-58Features Full Article
ot Case Study: Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Type 2 Diabetes: "Look Under the Sheets" By clinical.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2004-10-01 Brian J. WelchOct 1, 2004; 22:198-200Case Studies Full Article
ot Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers By clinical.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2006-04-01 Ingrid KruseApr 1, 2006; 24:91-93Practical Pointers Full Article
ot Dietary Nonheme, Heme, and Total Iron Intake and the Risk of Diabetes in Adults: Results From the China Health and Nutrition Survey By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-03-20T11:50:34-07:00 OBJECTIVE Excessive iron intake has been linked to diabetes risk. However, the evidence is inconsistent. This study examined the association between dietary heme and nonheme iron intake and diabetes risk in the Chinese population. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We included 17,026 adults (8,346 men and 8,680 women) who were part of the China Health and Nutrition Survey (1991–2015) prospective cohort. Dietary intake was measured by three consecutive 24-h dietary recalls combined with a household food inventory. Diabetes cases were identified through a questionnaire. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs. RESULTS A total of 547 men and 577 women developed diabetes during 202,138 person-years of follow-up. For men, the adjusted HRs (95% CIs) for quintiles of nonheme iron intake were 1.00, 0.77 (0.58–1.02), 0.72 (0.54–0.97), 0.63 (0.46–0.85), and 0.87 (0.64–1.19) (P-nonlinearity = 0.0015). The corresponding HRs (95% CIs) for women were 1.00, 0.63 (0.48–0.84), 0.57 (0.43–0.76), 0.58 (0.43–0.77), and 0.67 (0.49–0.91) (P-nonlinearity < 0.0001). The dose-response curves for the association between nonheme iron and total iron intake and diabetes followed a reverse J shape in men and an L shape in women. No significant associations were observed between heme iron intake and diabetes risk. CONCLUSIONS Total iron and nonheme iron intake was associated with diabetes risk, following a reverse J-shaped curve in men and an L-shaped curve in women. Sufficient intake of nonheme or total iron might be protective against diabetes, while excessive iron intake might increase the risk of diabetes among men. Full Article
ot Diabetic Neuropathy Is a Substantial Burden in People With Type 1 Diabetes and Is Strongly Associated With Socioeconomic Disadvantage: A Population-Representative Study From Scotland By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-03-20T11:50:34-07:00 OBJECTIVE To assess the contemporaneous prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Scotland and study its cross-sectional association with risk factors and other diabetic complications. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We analyzed data from a large representative sample of adults with T1D (N = 5,558). We assessed the presence of symptomatic neuropathy using the dichotomized (≥4) Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument Patient Questionnaire score. Logistic regression models were used to investigate associations between DPN and risk factors, as well as with other complications. RESULTS The burden of DPN is substantial with 13% prevalence overall. Adjusting for attained age, diabetes duration, and sex, the odds of DPN increased mainly with waist-to-hip ratio, lipids, poor glycemic control (odds ratio 1.51 [95% CI 1.21–1.89] for levels of 75 vs. 53 mmol/mol), ever versus never smoking (1.67 [1.37–2.03]), and worse renal function (1.96 [1.03–3.74] for estimated glomerular filtration rate levels <30 vs. ≥90 mL/min/1.73 m2). The odds significantly decreased with higher HDL cholesterol (0.77 [0.66–0.89] per mmol/L). Living in more deprived areas was associated with DPN (2.17 [1.78–2.65]) for more versus less deprived areas adjusted for other risk factors. Finally, individuals with prevalent DPN were much more likely than others to have other diabetes complications. CONCLUSIONS Diabetic neuropathy remains substantial, particularly affecting those in the most socioeconomically deprived groups. Those with clinically manifest neuropathy also have a higher burden of other complications and elevated levels of modifiable risk factors. These data suggest that there is considerable scope to reduce neuropathy rates and narrow the socioeconomic differential by better risk factor control. Full Article
ot Man wins nearly $800,000 from lottery ticket bought by mistake By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 15:33:18 -0400 An Australian man who scored a lottery jackpot of nearly $800,000 said he bought his ticket by mistake while attempting to play a different drawing. Full Article
ot Peacock protecting duck nest in patio area of Oregon bar By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:00:37 -0400 Employees at an Oregon restaurant said a peacock has taken on the role of protector for a mother duck and the eggs she laid in the closed patio area. Full Article
ot Lottery winner's prankster past made wife skeptical of $250,000 jackpot By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:07:33 -0400 A South Carolina man had extra trouble convincing his wife that his $250,000 lottery win was legitimate due to her memories of a past prank. Full Article
ot Fortune cookie numbers earn $2 million lottery jackpot after 5 years By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:48:47 -0400 A North Carolina man said the lottery numbers he took from a fortune cookie earned him a $2 million jackpot after five years of using them to play Mega Millions. Full Article
ot Watch: Bear makes late-night visit to Minnesota mall By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:31:34 -0400 A security guard at a Minnesota mall that's currently closed to the COVID-19 pandemic captured photos and video of his encounter with a bear that went window-shopping for pasta. Full Article
ot Man waiting to cash in $1,000 lottery ticket wins another $177,777 By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:40:51 -0400 A Virginia man waiting to cash in his $1,000 winning lottery ticket ended up winning an additional $177,777 before collecting his prize. Full Article
ot Endothelial Dysfunction in Diabetes: The role of reparatory mechanisms By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2011-05-01 Angelo AvogaroMay 1, 2011; 34:S285-S290Hypertension Full Article
ot Influence of Dietary Protein Intake on Whole-Body Protein Turnover in Humans By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 1991-12-01 Peter J GarlickDec 1, 1991; 14:1189-1198Diet and Diabetes Full Article
ot Framingham, SCORE, and DECODE Risk Equations Do Not Provide Reliable Cardiovascular Risk Estimates in Type 2 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2007-05-01 Ruth L. ColemanMay 1, 2007; 30:1292-1293BR Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk Full Article
ot Exploring the Potential of the SGLT2 Inhibitor Dapagliflozin in Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2015-03-01 Robert R. HenryMar 1, 2015; 38:412-419Evolving Tactics With Inhibition of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporters Full Article
ot Vitamin E Reduction of Protein Glycosylation in Diabetes: New Prospect for Prevention of Diabetic Complications? By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 1991-01-01 Antonio CerielloJan 1, 1991; 14:68-72Short Report Full Article
ot Efficacy and Safety of Canagliflozin, a Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor, as Add-on to Insulin in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2015-12-01 Robert R. HenryDec 1, 2015; 38:2258-2265Special Article Collection: Insulin Full Article
ot Manufactured Shoes in the Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 1995-10-01 Luigi UccioliOct 1, 1995; 18:1376-1378Short Report Full Article
ot A Low-Glycemic Load Diet Facilitates Greater Weight Loss in Overweight Adults With High Insulin Secretion but Not in Overweight Adults With Low Insulin Secretion in the CALERIE Trial By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2005-12-01 Anastassios G. PittasDec 1, 2005; 28:2939-2941BR Clinical Care/Education/Nutrition Full Article
ot A Mathematical Model for the Determination of Total Area Under Glucose Tolerance and Other Metabolic Curves By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 1994-02-01 Mary M TaiFeb 1, 1994; 17:152-154Short Report Full Article
ot Increased Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Stiffness in Obese Children By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2004-10-01 Arcangelo IannuzziOct 1, 2004; 27:2506-2508Brief Reports Full Article
ot Liraglutide, a Long-Acting Human Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analog, Given as Monotherapy Significantly Improves Glycemic Control and Lowers Body Weight Without Risk of Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2007-06-01 Tina VilsbøllJun 1, 2007; 30:1608-1610BR Emerging Treatments and Technologies Full Article
ot Insulinotropic Action of Glucagonlike Peptide-I-(7-37) in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Subjects By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 1992-02-01 David M NathanFeb 1, 1992; 15:270-276Short Report Full Article
ot Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibition and Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes: Results of an 8-Week Open-Label Proof-of-Concept Trial By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2014-05-01 Bruce A. PerkinsMay 1, 2014; 37:1480-1483Novel Communications in Diabetes Full Article
ot Precipitation of Autoimmune Diabetes With Anti-PD-1 Immunotherapy By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2015-04-01 Jing HughesApr 1, 2015; 38:e55-e57e-Letters: Observations Full Article
ot Lipoprotein Physiology in Nondiabetic and Diabetic States: Relationship to Atherogenesis By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 1991-09-01 Henry N GinsbergSep 1, 1991; 14:839-855Diet and Diabetes Full Article
ot Can a Shift in Fuel Energetics Explain the Beneficial Cardiorenal Outcomes in the EMPA-REG OUTCOME Study? A Unifying Hypothesis By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2016-07-01 Sunder MudaliarJul 1, 2016; 39:1115-1122Diabetes Care Symposium Full Article
ot CV Protection in the EMPA-REG OUTCOME Trial: A "Thrifty Substrate" Hypothesis By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2016-07-01 Ele FerranniniJul 1, 2016; 39:1108-1114Diabetes Care Symposium Full Article
ot Efficacy and Safety of Cannabidiol and Tetrahydrocannabivarin on Glycemic and Lipid Parameters in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Pilot Study By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2016-10-01 Khalid A. JadoonOct 1, 2016; 39:1777-1786Emerging Technologies and Therapeutics Full Article
ot PIONEER 1: Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Monotherapy in Comparison With Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2019-09-01 Vanita R. ArodaSep 1, 2019; 42:1724-1732Emerging Therapies: Drugs and Regimens Full Article
