Diabetes
From the Journals
Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...
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Parents’ autoimmune diseases may affect children’s development
Type 1 diabetes and psoriasis in parents, and rheumatoid arthritis in mothers, are associated with increased risk for autism spectrum disorder and...
Feature
Tirzepatide succeeds in obesity in SURMOUNT-1, says Lilly
The once-weekly investigational twincretin drug is in phase 3 development for obesity and under regulatory review, with a decision expected soon...
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Meta-analysis confirms neuroprotective benefit of metformin
Metformin, the most commonly prescribed antidiabetic drug, may be neuroprotective, while diabetes is associated with an excess risk of...
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Bariatric surgery cuts cardiovascular events, even in seniors
In persons with obesity, even those aged 65-75 years of age, bariatric surgery can reduce long-term cardiovascular events, such as heart failure,...
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Fresh data confirm healthy plant foods link to lower diabetes risk
Metabolites contained in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables seem to be the key to reducing risk of developing type 2 diabetes in those who...
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The best statins to lower non-HDL cholesterol in diabetes?
Rosuvastatin, simvastatin, and atorvastatin were most effective in reducing levels of non-HDL cholesterol in people with diabetes in a network...
Conference Coverage
Combo of SGLT2 inhibitor + GLP-1 RA boosts diabetes survival
Survival of patients with type 2 diabetes and CVD rose by 80% when they received both an SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP-1 RA, compared with either class...
Guidelines
AHA statement addresses CVD risk in NAFLD
The American Heart Association has issued a new scientific statement addressing cardiovascular risk in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Conference Coverage
Better survival in older cancer patients who take metformin
“It is important to explore optimal dosages that significantly improve cancer outcomes to boost anticancer effect.”
Conference Coverage
High comorbidity rate seen before osteoarthritis diagnosis
More than 40 medical conditions were positively associated with having a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis in a large, nested case-control study.