Publications by authors named "M A W Hermans"
Background: Adequate insulin injection technique (IIT) is crucial to optimize the efficacy of diabetes therapy. Widespread non-practice of injection-site rotation and frequent reuse of insulin pen needles (PN) promote high rates of lipohypertrophy (LH) among people living with diabetes (PwD). LH is associated with increased insulin requirement and suboptimal insulin absorption leading to worsened glycemic control and increased risk for hypoglycemia.
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- - The study investigates trends and causes of maternal mortality (MM) in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from 2013 to 2022, highlighting its acute impact in poorer, conflict-affected regions.
- - Conducted in eight Health Zones, the research analyzed data from 242 health facilities, focusing on 143 maternal death cases, revealing significant fluctuations in maternal mortality ratios during the study period, with rates remaining relatively stable overall.
- - Findings indicate that the majority of deceased women were married and in their thirties, with many not having completed the recommended antenatal visits, emphasizing gaps in maternal healthcare access in the region.
The neutral result of the PROMINENT trial has led to questions about the future for pemafibrate. This commentary discusses possible reasons for the lack of benefit observed in the trial. There were, however, indicators suggesting therapeutic potential in microvascular ischaemic complications associated with peripheral artery disease, with subsequent analysis showing reduction in the incidence of lower extremity ischaemic ulceration or gangrene.
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