Lipid Disorders
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Omega-3s tame inflammation in elderly COVID-19 patients
Those who received an intravenous infusion had significant decreases from baseline to end of treatment in the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio.
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High-dose omega-3s tied to higher AFib risk
A meta-analysis suggests a dose-dependent increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation with marine omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.
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Adding statins to steroids in thyroid eye disease improves outcomes
The drugs were linked to improvements in Graves’ orbitopathy, even in people without high LDL-cholesterol.
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Statins tied to diabetes progression
A real-world study reaffirms the link shown in clinical trials, but the message remains: “No patient should stop taking their statins based on our...
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Primary goal in T2D should be weight loss, diabetologists say
Four diabetes and obesity experts make the case for targeting weight loss of at least 15% as a frontline treatment goal for many patients with...
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PCOS linked to menopausal urogenital symptoms but not hot flashes
The lack of an association between PCOS and severe vasomotor symptoms was surprising since each of these is linked to a greater risk of...
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A new weight loss threshold for T2d remission after bariatric surgery?
The strongest effect on diabetes remission starts at 20% total weight loss.
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Premature menopause a ‘warning sign’ for greater ASCVD risk
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Weight-loss surgery linked to fewer cardiovascular events, more so with RYGB
A retrospective analysis of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy suggests the former may be more protective
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PRESERVED-HF: Dapagliflozin improves physical limitations in patients with HFpEF
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Cavernous gender gap in Medicare payments to cardiologists
The differences persisted after adjustment for physician experience and subspecialty, number of charges submitted, unique billing codes used, and...