Applied and Computational Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(1), P. 206 - 211
Published: April 29, 2024
This
paper
delves
into
the
transformative
impact
of
machine
learning
(ML)
on
portfolio
optimization,
showcasing
how
ML
algorithms
can
significantly
enhance
traditional
financial
models
such
as
Capital
Asset
Pricing
Model
(CAPM)
and
Arbitrage
Theory
(APT).
Through
a
comprehensive
examination
regression
analysis,
classification
algorithms,
reinforcement
learning,
we
illustrate
methodologies
by
which
refines
prediction
asset
returns,
assesses
investment
risks,
dynamically
adjusts
allocations.
We
discuss
integration
with
CAPM
APT
to
improve
estimation
systematic
risk
identify
multi-factor
influences
offering
more
nuanced
approach
optimizing
portfolios.
Additionally,
highlights
role
big
data
in
augmenting
predictive
accuracy
application
optimization
like
Gradient
Descent
Genetic
Algorithms
achieving
optimal
By
addressing
challenges
multicollinearity
overfitting,
demonstrate
potential
revolutionize
strategies,
enabling
sophisticated
management
return
maximization.
study
not
only
underscores
synergy
between
theories
but
also
paves
way
for
future
innovations
analytics.
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
Abstract
Aims
Sodium‐glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
increase
ketoacidosis
risk,
limiting
their
use
in
type
1
diabetes.
To
better
understand
the
pathophysiology
of
SGLT2
inhibitor‐mediated
ketoacidosis,
we
measured
blood
glucose,
capillary
and
plasma
β‐hydroxybutyrate
(BOHB)
breath
acetone
(BrACE)
during
supervised
insulin
withdrawal
adults
with
diabetes
without
dapagliflozin
treatment.
Materials
Methods
Twenty
underwent
twice
a
randomized
crossover
design:
usual
care
after
treatment
(10
mg
daily
for
weeks
plus
test
day).
After
withdrawal,
BOHB
BrACE
measurements
were
obtained
at
least
hourly
until
stopping
rules
met
(>8
h
elapsed,
symptoms
ketosis,
glucose
>400
mg/dL,
>4
mmol/L
or
participant
request).
Results
The
peak
values
achieved
both
greater
than
care.
Throughout
study,
was
associated
significantly
concentrations.
proportions
participants
reaching
>1.5
>2.5
arm.
Blood
reached
lower
Conclusions
In
undergoing
compared
to
ketone
concentrations
absence
significant
hyperglycaemia.
International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 200399 - 200399
Published: April 6, 2025
Evidence
on
cardiovascular
(CV)
risk
stratification
in
Bangladeshi
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
who
are
asymptomatic
for
disease
(CVD)
is
limited.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
10-year
CV
newly
diagnosed
T2DM.
In
2023,
a
cross-sectional
was
carried
out
at
endocrinology
clinics
tertiary
hospitals
throughout
Bangladesh,
involving
T2DM
aged
25
84
had
no
prior
history
of
CVD
and
were
condition.
assessed
classified
using
QRISK3.
1617
(age
44.92
±
11.84
years,
male
49.5
%)
analyzed.
Their
median
QRISK3
score
11.0
%,
46.5
%
low,
25.7
moderate,
27.8
high
risk,
respectively.
The
increased
age
both
men
women,
consistently
scoring
higher
than
women
every
group.
Among
groups
25-39,
40-64,
65-84,
percentages
3.3
34.0
94.5
relative
(RR)
4.3.
RR
decreased
sexes,
lower
across
all
groups.
A
sleep
duration
6-9
h
associated
risk.
Many
have
substantial
can
assist
clinicians
predicting
choosing
appropriate
treatments
prevent
CVD.
Kardiologiia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
65(3), P. 35 - 47
Published: March 31, 2025
Ischemic
heart
disease,
including
previous
myocardial
infarction
(MI),
is
one
of
the
main
causes
for
development
and
progression
failure
(HF).
The
presence
HF
before
MI
or
in
setting
acute
coronary
catastrophe
an
extremely
unfavorable
prognostic
factor
leading
to
a
multiple
increase
risk
death
rehospitalization
due
post-infarction
period.
In
2024,
results
two
randomized
clinical
trials
(RCTs)
(DAPA-MI
EMPACT-MI)
were
published,
which
assessed
effect
sodium-glucose
co-transporter
type
2
inhibitors
(SGLT2i)
on
outcomes
patients
with
MI.
both
studies,
predetermined
primary
composite
endpoint
was
not
achieved.
At
same
time,
it
shown
that
SGLT2i
significantly
reduced
hospitalization
(empagliflozin)
contributed
improvement
metabolic
(dapagliflozin).
Also,
safety
early
initiation
period
demonstrated.
Based
available
observational
working
group
has
substantiated
need
implementing
these
RCT
into
practice
proposed
algorithm
administering
SGLT2
Thus,
compelling
anamnestic
criteria
diagnosis
previously
diagnosed
diabetes
mellitus,
and/or
chronic
kidney
HF,
continuation
timely
during
index
recommended
improve
cardiovascular
renal
outcomes.
RCTs
taking
account
individual
factors
discharge
may
be
considered
order
reduce
HF.
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Abstract
Heart
failure
(HF)
is
a
major
health
problem,
and
preventing
the
onset
of
heart
could
have
large
cost
implications
for
healthcare
systems
globally.
Screening
its
precursor,
left
ventricular
dysfunction,
allow
patients
to
receive
therapies
shown
reduce
risk
incident
failure,
such
as
ACE
inhibitors
beta
blockers.
Using
echocardiography
screen
costly.
Natriuretic
peptides
be
used
populations
asymptomatic
function.
However,
natriuretic
peptide
levels
vary
by
age,
sex
presence
comorbidities
atrial
fibrillation
kidney
disease.
one
threshold
value
in
population
may
impair
sensitivity
specificity
an
approach,
but
prior
studies
community‐based
adults
suggest
that
this
feasible
strategy.
A
higher
yield
strategy
would
high‐risk
patients,
those
with
diabetes
mellitus,
current
guidelines
management
using
unrecognised
failure.
can
also
help
ascertain
future
cardiovascular
events
deaths
diabetes.
established
themselves
central
part
definition
more
work
needs
done
determine
optimal
body
weight‐based
thresholds,
well
thresholds
like
chronic
These
are
needed
optimise
diagnosis
Clinicians
should
use
guideline‐recommended
diagnose
HF
consider
factors
influence
levels,
function,
etc.
It
yet
unclear
if
guide
Nefrología (English Edition),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
45, P. 1 - 26
Published: April 1, 2025
To
address
all
the
changes
in
management
of
people
with
diabetes
(DM)
and
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD),
under
auspices
Spanish
Society
Nephrology
(SEN),
Diabetic
Nephropathy
Study
Group
(GEENDIAB)
decided
to
publish
an
updated
Clinical
Practice
Guideline
for
detection
diabetic
(DKD).
It
is
aimed
at
a
wide
audience
clinicians
treating
CKD.
The
terminology
patients
has
evolved
toward
more
inclusive
nomenclature
that
avoids
underdiagnosis
this
entity.
Thus,
terms
"diabetes
disease"
"diabetic
are
those
proposed
latest
KDIGO
2022
guidelines
designate
whole
spectrum
who
can
benefit
from
comprehensive
therapeutic
approach
only
differentiated
according
eGFR
range
albuminuria.
Recommendations
have
been
divided
into
five
main
areas
interest:
Chapter
1:
Screening
diagnosis
disease,
2:
Metabolic
control
CKD,
3:
Blood
pressure
4:
Treatment
targeting
progression
CKD
5:
Antiplatelet
or
anticoagulant
therapy
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
recommendations
guideline
development
were
followed
report
guideline.
Systematic
reviews
carried
out,
outcome
ratings
summaries
findings,
we
reported
strength
following
"Grading
Assessment,
Development
Evaluation"
GRADE
evidence
profiles.
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 1, 2025
Background:
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
platforms
can
potentially
enhance
clinical
decision-making
(CDM)
in
primary
care
settings.
OpenEvidence
(OE),
an
AI
tool,
draws
from
trusted
sources
to
generate
evidence-based
medicine
(EBM)
recommendations
address
questions.
However,
its
effectiveness
real-world
cases
remains
unknown.
Objective:
To
evaluate
the
performance
of
OE
providing
EBM
for
five
common
chronic
conditions
care:
hypertension,
hyperlipidemia,
diabetes
mellitus
type
2,
depression,
and
obesity.
Methods:
Five
patient
were
retrospectively
analyzed.
Physicians
posed
specific
questions,
responses
evaluated
on
clarity,
relevance,
evidence
support,
impact
CDM,
overall
satisfaction.
Four
independent
physicians
provided
ratings
using
a
0
4
scale.
Results:
accurate,
all
cases,
aligning
with
physician
plans.
was
scored
scale
zero
four,
where
very
unclear,
four
clear.
Mean
scores
across
clarity
(3.55
±
0.60),
relevance
(3.75
0.44),
support
(3.35
0.49),
satisfaction
(3.60
0.60).
CDM
limited
(1.95
1.05),
as
primarily
reinforced
rather
than
modified
Conclusion:
rated
high
reinforcing
decisions
conditions.
While
minimal
due
study’s
retrospective
nature,
shows
promise
augmenting
physician.
Prospective
trials
are
needed
utility
complex
multidisciplinary
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 25, 2025
Abstract
Aims
In
a
six‐month
randomized
clinical
trial,
improved
peripheral
perfusion
has
been
shown
with
liraglutide,
associated
favourable
vascular
effects
in
people
type
2
diabetes
and
artery
disease
(PAD).
We
aimed
to
evaluate
the
durability
of
these
benefits
elucidate
some
mechanisms
underlying
liraglutide's
effect
over
an
18‐month
follow‐up.
Methods
STARDUST
was
trial
which
compared
liraglutide
up
1.8
mg/day
tailored
therapeutic
prescriptions
manage
cardiovascular
risk
factors
55
participants
PAD.
report
data
who
have
reached
follow‐up
for
primary
outcome
(transcutaneous
oxygen
pressure,
TcPO
)
also
additional
secondary
outcomes
(markers
inflammation,
angiogenesis
kidney
function),
as
well
glycemic
metabolic
parameters.
assessed
transcutaneous
oximetry.
Circulating
levels
angiogenic
progenitor
cells
serum
inflammation
markers
were
evaluated
by
flow
cytometry
enzyme‐linked
immunosorbent
assay,
respectively.
Results
Compared
control
group,
significant
differences
favouring
group
observed
at
18
months
[estimated
treated
difference
(95%
CI),
10.9
mmHg
(7.6
14.1
mmHg),
p
<
0.001].
At
follow‐up,
those
had
reduction
urine
albumin
creatinine
ratio
(estimated
difference,
−103.9
mg/g
Cr,
95%CI,
−170.8
−37.1,
=
0.003),
C‐reactive
protein
(−0.5
mg/dL,
−0.8
−0.2,
0.002),
interleukin‐6
(−32.6
pg/mL,
−54.6
−10.5,
0.004).
showed
significantly
higher
concentrations
circulating
endothelial
both
6
months,
CD34
+
,
CD133
KDR
/KDR
/CD133
.
Liraglutide
increase
growth
factor
A
(70.1
44.7
95.4,
0.001).
Conclusions
PAD,
increased
perfusion,
amelioration
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 1, 2025
Objective:
To
determine
the
feasibility
and
efficacy
of
a
plant-based
nutrition
intervention
for
type
2
diabetes
in
primary
care
setting.
Methods:
Adults
(n
=
76)
with
were
enrolled
self-paid,
online
program
between
August
2023
September
2024.
All
participants
advised
to
attend
weekly
group
classes
follow
diet
12
weeks.
Body
weight,
medication
usage,
HbA
1c,
cholesterol
levels
assessed
at
baseline
Results:
Among
58
who
completed
(mean
age
63.4
years;
69%
female),
mean
body
weight
(−3.7
kg;
95%
CI,
−4.4
−2.9;
P
<
.0001)
1c
(−0.6%;
−0.8
−0.3;
decreased
Participants
not
following
experienced
greater
reductions
.
Total
low-density
lipoprotein
amongst
taking
lipid-lowering
medications,
22%
reduced
dosages
medications.
Conclusion:
In
setting,
novel
12-week
was
accessible,
economically
viable,
led
,
total
LDL
levels.
Pharmacotherapy The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(9), P. 738 - 752
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Abstract
Obesity
continues
to
be
a
significant
global
health
challenge,
affecting
over
800
million
individuals
worldwide.
Traditional
management
strategies,
including
dietary,
exercise,
and
behavioral
interventions,
often
result
in
insufficient
unsustainable
weight
loss.
Lifestyle
modification
remains
the
cornerstone
of
obesity
management,
providing
foundation
for
other
strategies.
While
options
such
as
bariatric
surgery
remain
an
effective
intervention
severe
obesity,
it
is
associated
with
its
own
set
risks
typically
reserved
patients
who
have
not
achieved
desired
results
pharmacotherapy
lifestyle
interventions.
Incretin
hormone
agonists
represent
advancement
offering
substantial
reduction
cardiometabolic
benefits.
Agents
like
liraglutide,
semaglutide,
tirzepatide
supported
by
key
clinical
trials
Satiety
Clinical
Adipose
Liraglutide
Evidence
(SCALE),
Semaglutide
Treatment
Effect
People
(STEP)
program
trials,
Tirzepatide
Once
Weekly
(SURMOUNT‐1)
demonstrated
remarkable
efficacy
promoting
loss
improving
metabolic
outcomes.
Additionally,
novel
therapies,
dual
triple
incretin
agonists,
are
under
investigation
hold
potential
further
advancements
treatment.
These
therapies
can
categorized
their
mechanisms
action
route
administration
into
oral
glucagon‐like
peptide‐1
(GLP‐1)
receptor
(targeting
GLP‐1,
glucose‐dependent
insulinotropic
polypeptide
[GIP],
glucagon
receptors),
receptor‐GLP‐1
co‐agonists.
Other
innovative
approaches
include
GIP‐GLP‐1
co‐agonists,
combination
long‐acting
amylin
GLP‐1
agonists.
The
ongoing
development
incretin‐based
expanding
availability
currently
available
agents
expected
enhance
outcomes
reduce
burden
obesity‐related
complications.
This
review
aims
discuss
current
emerging
management.