SGLT2 inhibitors significantly reduce dementia risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes drugs may lower dementia risk, study finds
This network meta-analysis involving 845,433 participants analyzed the impact of SGLT2 inhibitors on dementia outcomes in patients with type…
A large analysis of over 845,000 people with type 2 diabetes found that certain diabetes drugs, especially empagliflozin, were linked to a l…
COPD patients have higher odds of diabetes mellitus with an adjusted OR of 1.39
People with chronic lung disease may have a higher risk of diabetes
This meta-analysis examines the bidirectional association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes mellitus. The an…
Doctors found that people living with COPD are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, showing a strong link between these two conditions.
Genetic liability to autoimmune hypothyroidism does not correlate with endometriosis risk or thyroid autoimmunity
Genetic Links Between Autoimmune Hypothyroidism and Endometriosis Are Not Found
This meta-analysis utilized bidirectional Mendelian randomization to evaluate the relationship between genetic liabilities for autoimmune hy…
New research suggests that genetic risks for autoimmune hypothyroidism do not appear to influence the risk of developing endometriosis.
FDA Approves Yorvipath (palopegteriparatide) for Hypoparathyroidism in Adults
FDA approves Yorvipath, a new daily injection for adults with hypoparathyroidism.
The FDA has approved Yorvipath (palopegteriparatide) for the treatment of hypoparathyroidism in adults. It is a parathyroid hormone analog (…
The FDA has approved Yorvipath (palopegteriparatide) to treat hypoparathyroidism in adults. This condition causes low calcium and high phosp…
Metabolic bariatric surgery linked to lower breast cancer risk in women with obesity
Metabolic bariatric surgery linked to lower breast cancer risk
A meta-analysis of adult women with obesity found that metabolic bariatric surgery was associated with a significantly lower incidence of br…
A large analysis of nearly 800,000 women suggests that metabolic bariatric surgery may significantly reduce the risk of developing breast ca…
SASI bypass results in mean total weight loss of 35.9 kg after 12 months
Bariatric Surgery Option Shows Strong Weight Loss
This meta-analysis evaluates weight loss outcomes for patients undergoing bariatric surgery, including SASI, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric…
A newer bariatric procedure led to about 36 kg weight loss at 1 year, but evidence is low certainty.
Rivaroxaban matches controls for DVT prevention after bariatric surgery, but bleeding risk rises
Rivaroxaban shows promise for preventing blood clots after bariatric surgery
This meta-analysis assessed rivaroxaban for venous thromboembolism prevention in bariatric surgery patients. It found rivaroxaban as effecti…
A new analysis suggests that a specific medication can prevent dangerous blood clots in patients undergoing weight loss surgery.
Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes prevalence of 6.67% among adults in South Asia
Meta-analysis reveals high rates of undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes
This meta-analysis of 28 studies involving 104,019 participants across South Asia identified a pooled prevalence of undiagnosed Type 2 Diabe…
A large review of data from South Asia shows that many people living with Type 2 Diabetes are not currently aware of their condition.
Finerenone reduces UACR by 25% in adults with type 1 diabetes and CKD
Trial shows finerenone reduces kidney markers in type 1 diabetes
This randomized controlled trial of 242 adults with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease found that finerenone reduced UACR by 25% ove…
A new trial suggests the medication finerenone may help protect kidney function in adults with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Intraoperative dexamethasone increases maximum perioperative blood glucose by 1.86 mM in patients with diabetes
Trial shows Dexamethasone impacts blood sugar during surgery for diabetes
This randomized controlled trial of 1130 people with diabetes and glycated haemoglobin <9.0% found that a single 8 mg dose of intraoperative…
A new study shows that a single dose of dexamethasone can raise blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes undergoing nonurgent surgery.
16-week behavioral intervention reduces caloric intake by 461 ± 931 kcal/day and UPF proportion
Behavioral Weight Management Reduces Ultra Processed Food Intake
This secondary analysis of an RCT involving 449 adults with obesity found that a 16-week behavioral weight management intervention significa…
A 16-week behavioral program helped adults with obesity reduce their intake of ultra processed foods and lose body weight.
Group visits lead to greater weight loss than individual visits for patients with high self-esteem
Group visits may help people with obesity lose more weight
A cluster randomized controlled trial of 1220 rural primary care patients found that group interventions for lifestyle components yielded su…
People with lower self-esteem scores might find better success losing weight when they join a group instead of meeting with a provider alone…