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Metformin may have CV benefits in CKD patients with MetS

20 Nov 2020 by

Metformin may improve vascular function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a study presented at ASN Kidney Week 2020.

Metformin may have CV benefits in CKD patients with MetS

20 Nov 2020

Confidence key to combat falls in diabetic peripheral neuropathy

20 Nov 2020 by

Rather than objective measures of functional performance, psychological factors appear to be more relevant risk factors for falls among patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), according to a recent Singapore study.

Confidence key to combat falls in diabetic peripheral neuropathy

20 Nov 2020

Low-carb diets exert short-term effects on glucose control, weight loss

17 Nov 2020

Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who follow low-carbohydrate diets achieve small improvements in glycated haemoglobin and weight, but these benefits are not sustained in the long term, a study has found.

Low-carb diets exert short-term effects on glucose control, weight loss

17 Nov 2020

Hyperglycaemia at admission may predict COVID-19 outcomes in non-diabetics

16 Nov 2020 by

In non-diabetic patients with COVID-19, an elevated fasting blood glucose (FBG) level at hospital admission may predict negative outcomes including risk of complications and mortality, a recent study showed.

Hyperglycaemia at admission may predict COVID-19 outcomes in non-diabetics

16 Nov 2020

$Previous fracture, low albumin levels predispose to zinc deficiency$

Previous fracture, low albumin levels predispose to zinc deficiency

15 Nov 2020

As many as 26 percent of individuals in an outpatient clinic are zinc-deficient, which is more likely to be found among individuals with fracture history and low serum albumin, according to a study.

Previous fracture, low albumin levels predispose to zinc deficiency

15 Nov 2020

Empagliflozin not just another SGLT2i: Cardio-renal benefits extend to HF with or without diabetes

13 Nov 2020 by

Diabetes is a key risk factor for heart failure (HF), which is the leading cause of hospitalization in patients with or without diabetes. SGLT-2* inhibitors (SGLT-2is) have been shown to reduce the risk of hospitalization for HF (HHF) regardless of the presence or absence of diabetes.

Empagliflozin not just another SGLT2i: Cardio-renal benefits extend to HF with or without diabetes

13 Nov 2020

Acne vulgaris linked to insulin resistance

12 Nov 2020 by

Levels of insulin resistance markers tend to be elevated in patients with acne vulgaris, supporting the association between acne vulgaris and insulin resistance, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Acne vulgaris linked to insulin resistance

12 Nov 2020

Genetic variants linked to vasomotor symptoms

11 Nov 2020

Associations exist between genetic variants and vasomotor symptoms (VMS), such as hot flashes and night sweats, and these relations are not limited to variations in sex-steroid metabolism genes, according to a recent study.

Genetic variants linked to vasomotor symptoms

11 Nov 2020

Early diagnosed GDM tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes, metabolic disorders

10 Nov 2020

Early-onset gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosed by oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at 18–20 gestational weeks may lead to maternal and neonatal metabolic disorders and adverse pregnancy outcomes, a recent study has shown.

Early diagnosed GDM tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes, metabolic disorders

10 Nov 2020

Lower DHEA-S level ups risk for heart failure, death in older adults

10 Nov 2020

Low levels of dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEA-S) may increase the risk for heart failure (HF) and mortality but not coronary heart disease (CHD), a study has found.

Lower DHEA-S level ups risk for heart failure, death in older adults

10 Nov 2020

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Metformin may have CV benefits in CKD patients with MetS

Metformin may have CV benefits in CKD patients with MetS

Confidence key to combat falls in diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Confidence key to combat falls in diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Low-carb diets exert short-term effects on glucose control, weight loss

Low-carb diets exert short-term effects on glucose control, weight loss

Hyperglycaemia at admission may predict COVID-19 outcomes in non-diabetics

Hyperglycaemia at admission may predict COVID-19 outcomes in non-diabetics

Previous fracture, low albumin levels predispose to zinc deficiency

Previous fracture, low albumin levels predispose to zinc deficiency

Empagliflozin not just another SGLT2i: Cardio-renal benefits extend to HF with or without diabetes

Empagliflozin not just another SGLT2i: Cardio-renal benefits extend to HF with or without diabetes

Acne vulgaris linked to insulin resistance

Acne vulgaris linked to insulin resistance

Genetic variants linked to vasomotor symptoms

Genetic variants linked to vasomotor symptoms

Early diagnosed GDM tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes, metabolic disorders

Early diagnosed GDM tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes, metabolic disorders

Lower DHEA-S level ups risk for heart failure, death in older adults

Lower DHEA-S level ups risk for heart failure, death in older adults