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Relugolix combo therapy preserves bone mass in women with heavy period

02 Jun 2020 by

Combining the oral GnRH* receptor antagonist relugolix together with oestradiol and the progestin norethindrone helps protect against bone loss induced by oestrogen deprivation associated with the use of GnRH receptor antagonist monotherapy for treating heavy menstrual bleeding, according to the LIBERTY studies released during the ACOG 2020 Meeting.

Relugolix combo therapy preserves bone mass in women with heavy period

02 Jun 2020

$Obesity confers no protection against fractures in older men$

Obesity confers no protection against fractures in older men

02 Jun 2020

Older men who are obese do not appear to have a lower incidence of fracture compared with their nonobese counterparts, a study has shown in a study.

Obesity confers no protection against fractures in older men

02 Jun 2020

Conventional dose still better than reduced dose insulin for hyperkalaemia

02 Jun 2020

A recent study has shown that conventional dose insulin remains more effective than reduced dose regular insulin at baseline serum potassium levels >6 mmol/L in the treatment of hyperkalaemia.

Conventional dose still better than reduced dose insulin for hyperkalaemia

02 Jun 2020

Sugary drinks may raise bad cholesterol levels

28 May 2020 by

Daily intake of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with elevated triglyceride levels and lower HDL cholesterol levels, both of which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to the Framingham Heart Study with up to 23 years of follow-up.

Sugary drinks may raise bad cholesterol levels

28 May 2020

Long working hours may up hypothyroidism risk

28 May 2020 by

A study from South Korea, presented at ENDO 2020, suggested that individuals who work long hours may be at risk of developing hypothyroidism.

Long working hours may up hypothyroidism risk

28 May 2020

HbA1c tied to coronary artery disease risk

27 May 2020

Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels appear to be an independent predictor of coronary artery disease in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction, a new study has found.

HbA1c tied to coronary artery disease risk

27 May 2020

Diabetes mellitus tied to CCRT complications in head and neck cancer

26 May 2020

Diabetes mellitus (DM) may contribute to complications in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), a recent study has found.

Diabetes mellitus tied to CCRT complications in head and neck cancer

26 May 2020

Potentially inappropriate medication use common among elderly adults with diabetes

26 May 2020

A significant number of older adults with diabetes use potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs), with the most common being benzodiazepine, proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and glibenclamide, according to a recent study.

Potentially inappropriate medication use common among elderly adults with diabetes

26 May 2020

Early gestational diabetes screening in obese women does not reduce perinatal outcomes

26 May 2020

Early screening for gestational diabetes does not improve the composite perinatal outcomes in obese women, reveals a study.

Early gestational diabetes screening in obese women does not reduce perinatal outcomes

26 May 2020

Weight-loss surgery leaves teens deficient in iron, vitamin B12

26 May 2020 by

While bariatric surgery is increasingly recommended in obese teens to achieve significant, sustained weight loss and resolve comorbid diseases, a study has shown a major downside to the procedure: nutritional deficiencies, specifically in iron and vitamin B12.

Weight-loss surgery leaves teens deficient in iron, vitamin B12

26 May 2020

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Relugolix combo therapy preserves bone mass in women with heavy period

Relugolix combo therapy preserves bone mass in women with heavy period

Obesity confers no protection against fractures in older men

Obesity confers no protection against fractures in older men

Conventional dose still better than reduced dose insulin for hyperkalaemia

Conventional dose still better than reduced dose insulin for hyperkalaemia

Sugary drinks may raise bad cholesterol levels

Sugary drinks may raise bad cholesterol levels

Long working hours may up hypothyroidism risk

Long working hours may up hypothyroidism risk

HbA1c tied to coronary artery disease risk

HbA1c tied to coronary artery disease risk

Diabetes mellitus tied to CCRT complications in head and neck cancer

Diabetes mellitus tied to CCRT complications in head and neck cancer

Potentially inappropriate medication use common among elderly adults with diabetes

Potentially inappropriate medication use common among elderly adults with diabetes

Early gestational diabetes screening in obese women does not reduce perinatal outcomes

Early gestational diabetes screening in obese women does not reduce perinatal outcomes

Weight-loss surgery leaves teens deficient in iron, vitamin B12

Weight-loss surgery leaves teens deficient in iron, vitamin B12