In a significant randomized clinical trial, early metformin therapy was tested for its potential to lessen insulin dependence and enhance glycemic control in gestational diabetes-afflicted pregnant women; however, it yielded no improvements in diabetes symptoms. While metformin reduced maternal weight gain, its effects on primary diabetes symptoms and other secondary outcomes like infant weight gain were mixed, indicating a need for further focused research to unravel these associations.
Climate change likely to cause a significant rise in heat-related deaths across Europe
Researchers predict that climate change will likely cause a sharp rise in heat-related mortality throughout Europe by the end of this century.
January 28, 2025