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For individuals with class I obesity, a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) with omega-3 supplementation results in fat mass reduction while preserving fat-free mass (FFM), as shown in a study. Furthermore, there are improvements seen in satiety hormones, such as higher ghrelin and lower leptin, and in the metabolic profiles.

Patients with hypothyroidism who develop COVID-19 have a lower mechanical ventilation requirement and are less likely to die in the hospital, as reported in a study.

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS), a cardiometabolic risk condition, mainly affects women with benign adrenal tumour and requires regular assessment for hypertension and type 2 diabetes (T2D), reveals a study.

Individuals with metabolic syndrome who are hospitalized for COVID-19 may have a greater risk for more severe COVID-19 disease, including an elevated risk of in-hospital mortality, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and intensive care unit (ICU) admission, a recent prospective study showed.

The risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) appears to be higher among individuals with diabetes than in the general population, as well as in men than women, according to a study. Prediction models built around this finding demonstrate moderate accuracy for pinpointing men at high risk of PDAC, in whom surveillance may be required.