Lipid Disorders
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ESG’s cardiometabolic benefits last 5 years
Bariatric surgery’s benefits have been well documented, but endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is relatively new, so its outcomes haven’t been as well...
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Experts endorse plant-based diet for type 2 diabetes remission
As a primary intervention, diet can achieve type 2 diabetes remission in many adults with normal or elevated BMI, and should be a plant-based,...
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Could new therapy for food ‘cues’ improve weight loss?
Patients highly sensitive to food ‘cues’ may benefit from behavioral therapy, but the intervention is labor intensive and tied to modest weight...
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Hormones account for 10% of lipid changes after menopause
“Menopause is not avoidable, but perhaps the negative metabolite shift can be diminished by lifestyle choices.”
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A surprise and a mystery: NAFLD in lean patients linked to CVD risk
The link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and higher risk of CVD may extend beyond people who are overweight or living with obesity.
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NAFLD vs. MAFLD: What’s in a name?
NAFLD may not be the most appropriate name because “nonalcoholic” may overemphasize the absence of alcohol, but is “metabolic associated” any...
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First fatty liver guidelines for endocrinology, primary care
Endocrinologists and primary care docs “need to be the ones who are diagnosing and managing [non-alcoholic fatty liver disease] because there just...
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Espresso coffee linked to increased total cholesterol
Drinking espresso coffee is linked to higher total cholesterol levels, particularly in men, new observational data show.
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Screening for diabetes at normal BMIs could cut racial disparities
Diabetes screening for Asian and Black individuals aged 35 and over, even at BMIs that are not considered overweight, would be ‘a good place to...
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Calorie counting and exercise ‘of limited value’ for obesity weight loss
“Our survey results indicate that, while the majority of adults with obesity are actively trying to reduce their weight, using a variety of...
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‘Embarrassing’: High-intensity statin uptake in ASCVD patients ‘terrible’
A national study uncovered abysmal rates of usage for one of the most studied and inexpensive therapies available.