Author: Paul E.
A new study analyzing the effects of two drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes has consistently shown no cardiovascular or renal benefits in the black population. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of serious morbidity and mortality associated with type 2 diabetes. Kidney disease is also a common complication of type 2 diabetes. These drugs, called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2-Is) and glucogen-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs), are some of the newer treatments being prescribed to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. According to a study published in the Journal of the Royal Society…
My first advice would be to really understand where you are today and the skill and experience gaps you feel are holding you back from getting the opportunity you’re after. Write it out. Figure out clearly and precisely what you can influence and what you can’t. Then find ways to chip away at what you can control and slowly close the gap. There are tons of free resources online. You might be surprised at how much you can improve without any formal training – maybe even enough to land an interview. Employers love nothing more than enthusiasm, positivity and an…
Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella will be monitored for his health after being taken off the pitch in the second half of yesterday’s win over AC Milan.This was reported in today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.Inter manager Simone Inzaghi last night decided to completely revamp his midfield.The Nerazzurri coach fielded a fairly predictable trio in the centre of the pitch.Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Hakan Calhanoglu took part in the derby alongside Italy international Barella.Inzaghi decided to substitute both Mkhitaryan and Calhanoglu relatively early in the second half.These substitutions had nothing to do with fitness or injury,…
What is going on here?Hedge funds bought up U.S. technology and media stocks at a record pace last week, spurred by expectations of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.What does this mean?Rumors of a possible 50 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve have made hedge funds bullish on technology. The cut is expected to boost industrial spending and ease borrowing, and would be the first rate cut by the Fed in four years. The effects are already being felt. The S&P 500 rose 1.15% on Friday, easing recession fears and highlighting the market’s favorable reaction…
Aramark workers strike at all three Philadelphia sports stadiums Aramark employees at Philadelphia’s three sports stadiums went on strike just as the Phillies clinched a postseason berth and the Eagles’ season was a few weeks into its start. PHILADELPHIA — Just as the Phillies clinched a postseason berth and the Eagles’ season was a few weeks into its run, Aramark workers at all three Philadelphia sports stadiums went on strike. Unite Here Local 274, a union representing cooks, concession workers, cleaners and others, was on a picket line at the South Philadelphia sports complex on Sunday. They argue Aramark is…
UK – General social research organisation MEL Research has appointed Tamsin Maries as research manager. Marise (pictured) has previously worked for companies such as MMR Research, Vanson Bourne and Ipsos, on large scale research projects for clients such as the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the National Children’s Agency, PepsiCo and Mars.Additionally, Maryse has experience working across multiple sectors including education, children and families, technology, business and FMCG, and is experienced in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, project management, survey design, data analysis and report writing.Steve Handley, director of quantitative research at MEL Research, said: “We are thrilled to…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — September is Suicide Prevention Month, and KSHB 41’s Caroline Hogan spoke with mothers who say parents should talk to their kids about mental health every day.Sarah Schroer also has a great relationship with her 16-year-old daughter, Ariana. Arianna had heard about a child in another school district who had recently committed suicide and, although emotional, felt safe enough to go to her mother for advice.Schroer is worried and doesn’t want the children to suffer any more.”And as a parent, this is the worst thing I could imagine happening to my child,” Schroer said. BJ Thomas Wilson…
On September 22nd, we observed the official change of season from summer to fall. This was the autumnal equinox, the day when we technically see 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night. As the days go by, we see less and less of the sun, and the change happens quickly. We lose three minutes of daylight every day, and those who go to work early in the morning will see many more stars than they did just a month ago. The change in light levels began in late June, but was subtle at first. Now the trees have…
New variants of the coronavirus are gaining momentum and are drawing attention as a potential threat in the late fall and winter, a development that could reverse recent promising infection trends and has doctors renewing their urging for residents to get up to date on vaccinations.XEC, which was first detected in Germany, is gaining traction in Western Europe, said Dr. Elizabeth Hudson, regional director of infectious diseases for Kaiser Permanente Southern California. Like nearly all coronavirus strains that have emerged in the past few years, XEC is a member of the widespread Omicron family and is a hybrid of two…
BANGKOK, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Anytime Fitness Asia, Southeast Asia’s leading fitness franchise, is proud to announce the opening of its 400th location at Exchange Tower in Bangkok, Thailand. This milestone represents a major achievement in the brand’s continued growth and expansion across the region. Anytime Fitness Exchange Tower embodies the brand’s commitment to providing more value to its members. The club is equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, a global leader in fitness technology, and cloud DJ music technology, providing a vibrant environment to enhance every workout. “Anytime Fitness is more than a gym; it’s a community dedicated to…