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Elevated dietary glycaemic index, load linked to higher CVD mortality risk
Dietary patterns with higher glycaemic index (GI) and glycaemic load (GL) appear to elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a study on Chinese adults.
Elevated dietary glycaemic index, load linked to higher CVD mortality risk
21 Feb 2022
Serrated polyposis syndrome patients, relatives at risk of colorectal cancer
The risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) is heightened in patients with serrated polyposis syndrome (SPS) and their first-degree relatives (FDRs), according to a study, which confirms findings of other reports. In addition, those with sessile serrated lesions (SSL) are at higher of prostate cancer.
Serrated polyposis syndrome patients, relatives at risk of colorectal cancer
21 Feb 2022
Low free sugar diet benefits obese/overweight patients with NAFLD
Overweight or obese patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may gain health benefits from a low free sugar diet, results of a trial have shown. Such diet helps reduce hepatic steatosis and fibrosis, as well as improve glycaemic indices and lower concentrations of biomarkers of inflammation, triglycerides (TG), and total cholesterol (TC) levels.
Low free sugar diet benefits obese/overweight patients with NAFLD
21 Feb 2022
Starting vedolizumab early better than late for UC
Starting vedolizumab early after the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC) appeared more effective than delaying it to after initiation of other UC treatments, according to the RALEE study.
Starting vedolizumab early better than late for UC
21 Feb 2022
Old age, unhealthy lifestyle weaken COVID-19 vaccine protection against severe illness
Vaccines provide the best defense against COVID-19, but they are not without limitations. Acute infections still occur in some, especially those who are older, smokers, obese, or with type 2 diabetes (T2D), as reported in a study.
