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Certain comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM), along with locally advanced stage at diagnosis and systemic treatment received (ie, doxorubicin), are significantly associated with tumour recurrences among patients with breast cancer, according to a study presented at the recent ASCO Breakthrough 2023.

Asians of different ethnicities have different risk factors for type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study, highlighting the potential value of tailored prevention and treatment strategies.

The current diagnostic criteria being used to predict gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is not fully reliable, but adding oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to the model may improve early prediction of GDM, according to a study.

Treatment with fezolinetant 30 and 45 mg daily provides relief from moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VSM) associated with menopause, suggests a study.

A retrospective study combining ex vivo and in vitro assays showed an independent association between COVID-19 and the onset of hyperglycaemia.

Individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS) have a heightened risk of incident lung cancer, with the risk increase especially pronounced in those with a higher number of metabolic abnormalities and in women, according to a study.

A study links long-term intake of artificial sweeteners to fat accumulation, increasing the risk of obesity regardless of diet quality or caloric intake.

Children and teens who watch a lot of television often grow to be adults with metabolic syndrome, obesity, or poor fitness, according to a study.