{"id":548697,"date":"2025-06-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/postcall-item\/%f0%9f%a9%ba-no-more-insulin\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:00:00","slug":"%f0%9f%a9%ba-no-more-insulin","status":"publish","type":"postcall","link":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/fr\/postcall-item\/%f0%9f%a9%ba-no-more-insulin\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\ude7a No more insulin?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\ud83e\ude7a No more insulin?<\/h1>\n

PLUS: Infant antibiotics, earwax diagnostics, and black coffee + mortality<\/h2>\n
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June 25, 2025 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Good morning!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The worst of the heat is (finally) behind us \u2014 but not before Ontario and Quebec hit their breaking points. Power went out. Transit slowed. Classrooms overheated. Cooling centres filled up. In Quebec alone, <\/span>heat like this<\/a><\/span> sends hundreds to hospital and thousands to the ER each summer. The dome is passing, but the diagnosis is clear: our systems still can\u2019t handle the heat. And it\u2019s not even July.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Today\u2019s issue takes 5 minutes to read<\/span>. Only got one? Here\u2019s what to know: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Infant antibiotics linked to future asthma and infections <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Stem cell therapy eliminates insulin need in T1D <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Earwax compounds may help diagnose Parkinson\u2019s earlier <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Black coffee tied to lower risk of death <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Canada urged to improve miscarriage follow-up care <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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RFK Jr. reshapes vaccine panel; FDA staff resign <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Let\u2019s get into it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Staying #Up2Date <\/span>\ud83d\udea8<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1: Less May Be More: Early Antibiotic Use and Long-Term Pediatric Health<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This population-based cohort study<\/a><\/i><\/span> looked at whether antibiotic exposure in early childhood led to health issues later on. Among 43K children, those given antibiotics as infants had higher rates of infection and asthma later in childhood (OR: 1.91, P < 0.05). A more cautious approach to prescribing antibiotics in young children could help prevent these problems down the line. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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2: Stem Cells Spark Hope in Early Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Trial<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A phase 1-2 study<\/a><\/i><\/span> of 14 participants tested the safety and efficacy of zimisclecel, a stem-cell therapy targeting pancreatic islets, in people with Type 1 diabetes. After 12 months, all participants showed successful engraftment. With islet function restored, they kept HbA1c levels below 7% and 83% no longer needed insulin. It\u2019s early days, but this could be a step toward a real cure. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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3: What\u2019s in the Wax!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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In this\u00a0<\/i>diagnostic study<\/i><\/a><\/span>, researchers developed an AI-based model to detect early Parkinson\u2019s disease (PD) by analyzing earwax. They found 4 volatile organic compounds, including ethylbenzene and pentanal, as biomarkers that helped identify and classify PD patients. With more work, this could help pioneer a clinically useful bedside PD diagnostic tool.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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4: Perk Up: Black Coffee Linked to Lower Mortality\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A prospective cohort study<\/a><\/i><\/span> of 46K adults in the US found that higher coffee consumption (2-3 cups per day) was linked with lower all-cause mortality (HR 0.83, 95% CI [0.75, 0.93]). The catch: mortality benefits were restricted to black coffee (HR 0.86, 95% CI [0.77, 0.97]) and brews with minimal added fat and sugar (HR 0.86, 95% CI [0.75, 0.93]). Cool beans. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Miscarriage, Missed Care \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Canada\u2019s miscarriage care gap leaves patients without support \u2014 or room to grieve<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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What happened: <\/b>Families experiencing miscarriage could benefit from specialized clinics.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Why it matters: <\/b>The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada<\/a> (SOGC) has issued new guidelines aimed at improving care for those experiencing miscarriage \u2014 a reality for about 15% of pregnancies <\/a>in Canada that end before 14 weeks. Repeated pregnancy loss can take a serious toll on mental health \u2014 including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The updated recommendations<\/a> call for: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Private and compassionate care for people under 20 weeks gestation experiencing complications like bleeding and nausea. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Free medication to medically manage miscarriages and avoid surgery for first-trimester loss.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Routine mental health screening and access to counselling for those navigating grief. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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These aren\u2019t just abstract ideas, they\u2019re already being put in place elsewhere. For example, in Britain, some hospitals<\/a> train staff in bereavement counselling and offer private care for those experiencing miscarriage. The SOGC wants Canada to follow suit by expanding early pregnancy assessment clinics, helping patients feel less isolated and more supported. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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But:<\/b>\u00a0One expert said<\/a> patients are at risk of physical and psychological trauma due to inadequate follow-up care and the difficulty of seeking care when symptoms begin. With the family doctor shortage, many end up in crowded ERs, anxious and unsure about what\u2019s happening. Expanding access to early pregnancy clinics could ease ER pressure and help catch issues like miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies sooner. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Bottom line: <\/b>Investing in early pregnancy clinics is the first step to ensuring no one has to endure the heartbreak alone. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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