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Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

25 May 2024

Bariatric surgery appears to have a protective effect on the risk of breast cancer in women with obesity, especially those with hyperinsulinemia, according to data from the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study.

Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

25 May 2024

Mobile app helps diabetic patients, their caregivers put their best foot forward

24 May 2024 by

An NTU*-led research team developed WellFeet, a mobile application to equip diabetic patients and their caregivers with knowledge about diabetes and assist them in monitoring their daily routines.

Mobile app helps diabetic patients, their caregivers put their best foot forward

24 May 2024

Dietary anthocyanin may help manage uric acid levels in women

24 May 2024

Women who consume anthocyanin-rich foods in high amounts appear to have a lower prevalence of hyperuricaemia, regardless of the presence of metabolic syndrome, as reported in a study.

Dietary anthocyanin may help manage uric acid levels in women

24 May 2024

Testosterone, related hormone levels predict mortality, CVD events in men

22 May 2024

All-cause death is elevated among men with low testosterone, high luteinizing hormone (LH), or very low oestradiol concentrations, reveals a study.

Testosterone, related hormone levels predict mortality, CVD events in men

22 May 2024

Ultra-long-acting basal insulin optimizes diabetes management

21 May 2024 by

In an interview with MIMS Doctor, Dr Ka-Yuen Lock, Specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in Hong Kong, discussed management of diabetes mellitus (DM), including use of ultra-long-acting insulin, in optimizing glycaemic control. She also shared a case study illustrating improvements in glucose variability and patient’s satisfaction with insulin degludec (IDeg) in type 1 DM (T1DM).

Ultra-long-acting basal insulin optimizes diabetes management

21 May 2024

Type 1 diabetes linked to lower fitness capacity

17 May 2024

People with type 1 diabetes appear to have lower fitness capacity relative to their peers without the condition, despite having similar levels of physical activity, according to a study.

Type 1 diabetes linked to lower fitness capacity

17 May 2024

Selective aldose reductase inhibitor for DCM disappoints in trial

16 May 2024

Treatment with AT-001, a highly selective aldose reductase inhibitor, for 15 months seems no better than placebo in improving exercise capacity among individuals with diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) and impaired exercise capacity, a study has shown.

Selective aldose reductase inhibitor for DCM disappoints in trial

16 May 2024

HbA1c variability linked to serious infections

16 May 2024

Fluctuations in HbA1c levels in between clinic visits may put individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) at increased risk of serious infections, according to a study.

HbA1c variability linked to serious infections

16 May 2024

Diabetes spells increased cancer risk

15 May 2024

People with diabetes are at heightened risk of cancer, with the risk starting to increase even before the diagnosis of diabetes and peaking in the year after, according to a study.

Diabetes spells increased cancer risk

15 May 2024

Home blood sugar testing with telehealth support a hit among patients in SG

15 May 2024 by

Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Singapore appear to welcome the convenience of home HbA1c testing paired with telehealth support.

Home blood sugar testing with telehealth support a hit among patients in SG

15 May 2024

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Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

Mobile app helps diabetic patients, their caregivers put their best foot forward

Mobile app helps diabetic patients, their caregivers put their best foot forward

Dietary anthocyanin may help manage uric acid levels in women

Dietary anthocyanin may help manage uric acid levels in women

Testosterone, related hormone levels predict mortality, CVD events in men

Testosterone, related hormone levels predict mortality, CVD events in men

Ultra-long-acting basal insulin optimizes diabetes management

Ultra-long-acting basal insulin optimizes diabetes management

Type 1 diabetes linked to lower fitness capacity

Type 1 diabetes linked to lower fitness capacity

Selective aldose reductase inhibitor for DCM disappoints in trial

Selective aldose reductase inhibitor for DCM disappoints in trial

HbA1c variability linked to serious infections

HbA1c variability linked to serious infections

Diabetes spells increased cancer risk

Diabetes spells increased cancer risk

Home blood sugar testing with telehealth support a hit among patients in SG

Home blood sugar testing with telehealth support a hit among patients in SG