Endocrinology
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Early metformin minimizes antipsychotic-induced weight gain
The main benefit of metformin is to flatten rather than reverse antipsychotic-induced weight gain.
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LDL lowering to specific targets may offset risk from high Lp(a)
Researchers have developed a novel app to show how the increased risk of coronary events due to elevated lipoprotein(a) levels can be countered by...
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Tin in permanent contraception implants causes toxicity
“When the implant degrades, it can travel anywhere in the pelvis, like a needle moving through the body with no apparent destination.”
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Keeping thyroid hormone treatment on target is key for the heart
‘Both undertreatment and overtreatment were associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes,’ including higher mortality, but keeping thyroid...
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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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Exenatide linked to less hyperglycemia after stroke
The diabetes drug may offer better control than insulin for hyperglycemia, a common condition following stroke that leads to worse outcomes.
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‘Forever chemicals’ linked to liver damage
“PFAS are similar to fatty acids in chemical structure, so it’s possible that they activate some of the same receptors or otherwise interfere with...
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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.
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New research holds promise for fighting obesity, says expert
A growing understanding of adipose tissue as an endocrine organ responsible for weight control opens avenues for treatment, she says.
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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...