Journal of internal medicine
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There is a documented association between drug exposure and sarcoidosis-like reactions. In this study, we used the largest pharmacovigilance database to describe drug-induced sarcoidosis. ⋯ We provide a detailed list of suspected drugs associated with drug-induced sarcoidosis that will improve the recognition of this drug-induced adverse event.
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Review
Epigenetic regulation of insulin action and secretion - role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes.
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is rapidly increasing worldwide. Obesity, physical inactivity and ageing increase the risk of T2D. Epigenetic modifications can change due to environmental exposures and may thereby predispose to disease. ⋯ Several of these SNPs are also associated with T2D. Recent data also support that DNA methylation of some sites in blood may be developed into biomarkers that predict T2D since methylation of, for example TXNIP, ABCG1 and SREBF1 associated with future T2D. Future studies should use this information for development of new therapies and biomarkers and thereby improve prediction, prevention and treatment of T2D and its complications.