European journal of internal medicine
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Eur. J. Intern. Med. · Aug 2022
Developing a simple and practical decision model to predict the risk of incident type 2 diabetes among the general population: The Di@bet.es Study.
To develop a simple multivariate predictor model of incident type 2 diabetes in general population. ⋯ The type 2 diabetes prediction model is based on FTGs, FPG, age, gender, and BMI values. Utilizing commonly available clinical data and a simple blood test, a simple tree diagram helps identify subjects at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even in apparently low risk subjects with normal FPG.
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Eur. J. Intern. Med. · Aug 2022
Observational StudyDiagnostic approaches to syncope in Internal Medicine Departments and their effect on mortality.
Most data on mortality and investigational approaches to syncope comes from patients presented to emergency departments (ED). The aim of this study is to report intermediate term mortality in syncope patients admitted to Internal Medicine Departments and whether different diagnostic approaches to syncope affect mortality. Methods and results A single-center retrospective-observational study conducted at the Tel Aviv "Sourasky" Medical Center. ⋯ Conclusion Syncope patients admitted to Internal Medicine Departments show a 30-day all-cause mortality rate of ∼4%. Despite the heterogeneity in the approach to the diagnosis of syncope, mortality is not affected. This novel information about syncope patients in large Internal Medicine Departments is further proof that the diagnosis of syncope requires a logic, personalized approach that focuses on medical history and a few tailored, diagnostic tests.