Kent S. Handfield, MD, FAAD

Research Summaries

Research Summary

Research Summary

Does COVID-19 Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Children?

12/20/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

In a study of more than 600,000 pediatric patients, researchers found a higher risk of type 2 diabetes within 6 months of a COVID-19 diagnosis compared with other respiratory infections, especially among...

12/20/2024

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain

12/20/2024

Does the clinical practice guideline from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association recommend using biophysical agents for managing patellofemoral pain? Take...

12/20/2024

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Safety and Efficacy of Gene Therapy for Danon Disease, Pt 2

12/20/2024

In part two of this two-part series, Dr Greenberg delves into unexpected findings from a new study on gene therapy for Danon disease. He emphasizes the importance of early intervention, rigorous...

12/20/2024

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Neonate With Acquired Babesiosis

12/20/2024

Giridhar Guntreddi, MD, FAAP, FAPHM; Alfredo Valdez, MD; Achuth Jayasankar Kondoor; Swayam Prabha Nirujogi, MD, MBA, FAAFP

A 27-day-old previously healthy male neonate first presented to the emergency department with 1-day history of fever, irritability, and feeding intolerance.

12/20/2024

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Study: COVID-19 May Lead to Long-Term Elevated Risk of Autoimmune Disorders

12/19/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

A recent retrospective cohort study suggests a potential long-term link between COVID-19 and increased risk for autoimmune conditions, underscoring the importance of follow-up care for those previously...

12/19/2024

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