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From the Danish EFTER-COVID survey, Hviid et al. found that participants who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 scored slightly higher on a cognitive dysfunction scale between 2 and 18 months after testing, with the highest scores observed among hospitalized cases. This highlights a potential link between COVID-19 severity and long-term cognitive health, relevant for managing post-acute sequelae in diabetic patients who may be at higher risk.
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This study by Li et al. used a mouse model to examine how acute and chronic restraint stress activates neural pathways differently depending on sex. These findings are important for understanding stress-related complications in diabetes, as stress can impact blood sugar control and neuropathy.
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This report by Cribb and Coghill describes a probable case of Bartonella clarridgeiae causing prosthetic valve endocarditis and aortic root abscess in Australia in 2020. Although not directly about diabetic foot care, it highlights a rare but serious infection that can complicate wound management in immunocompromised patients, including those with diabetes.
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