Liver function markers predict cardiovascular and renal risk: CANVAS trial Medha Baranwal11 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Higher levels of gamma-glutamyl transferase (γGT) may independently predict death risk and high CV risk, while canagliflozin protected against HF...
Bariatric surgery improves HDL functionality and reduces inflammation, study suggests Medha Baranwal10 Sept 2022 11:15 AM ISTUK: A recent study has shown the beneficial effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) functionality and the...
Pegozafermin significantly reduces triglyceride levels in severe hypertriglyceridemia: ESC 2022 Medha Baranwal10 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTUSA: Phase II data from the ENTRIGUE trial showed that in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia, the investogational FGF21 analog pegozafermin was...
Periodontitis tied to increased risk of dyslipidemia: Study Dr. Hiral patel10 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTIran: Periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of dyslipidemia, states an article published in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic...
Preoperative SGLT2 inhibitors increase metabolic acidosis with euglycemia, study finds Aditi9 Sept 2022 9:30 AM ISTJapan: According to a retrospective matched cohort study, using sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor preoperatively is associated with...
Metformin, testosterone, or both reduce insulin resistance in obese men with low testosterone: Study Medha Baranwal9 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTSpain: A combination of metformin+testosterone, or metformin and testosterone alone reduced insulin resistance at 1 year compared to placebo in obese...
Pregnant women suffering from obesity and diabetes may have an ADHD child Isra Zaman9 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTChildren of women with gestational diabetes and obesity may be twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to...
Type 1 diabetes: Extended-insulin infusion set worn for 7 days safe with high satisfaction rate Medha Baranwal7 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: The use of a new extended-wear infusion set (EIS) for 7 days in patients with type 1 diabetes was shown to be safe with high patient...
Chitosan supplementation beneficial adjunctive treatment for obesity among teenagers Medha Baranwal7 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTTehran, Iran: Chitosan supplementation in obese or overweight adolescents can improve appetite-related hormones (leptin, adiponectin, and NPY) and...
Use of some diabetes drugs linked to risk of acute gallbladder disease, FDA reports Medha Baranwal7 Sept 2022 11:15 AM ISTPatients who take glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for weight loss or management of diabetes may be at risk of acute gallbladder...
SGLT2 inhibitors useful for HF patients with mildly reduced and preserved ejection fraction: Deliver Trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTPrevious studies have shown that the SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin reduces cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients with diabetes, chronic...
Type 1 diabetes during pregnancy linked to increased risk of hypoglycemic episodes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Sept 2022 10:00 AM ISTUSA: Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes have a sustained daytime risk of hypoglycemia, which tends to happen more frequently overnight during...
