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Hyperuricaemia modulates HDL-C-induced cardiovascular mortality in women

12 Dec 2022

Women with very high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are at heightened risk of cardiovascular mortality, with the association following a J-shaped pattern, as reported in a study. Of note, the risk of cardiovascular mortality increases with concomitant hyperuricaemia.

Hyperuricaemia modulates HDL-C-induced cardiovascular mortality in women

12 Dec 2022

Diabetes and COVID-19: What have we learned so far?

09 Dec 2022 by

Evidence for excess risk and increased burden of new-onset diabetes among COVID-19 survivors is robust, and most antihyperglycaemic drugs can be used safely during acute COVID-19, with some drugs potentially offering protection against serious complications, according to data presented at 5^th EDM HK.

Diabetes and COVID-19: What have we learned so far?

09 Dec 2022

PCSK9 inhibitors safe, effective in Asian patients, but expensive to use

07 Dec 2022 by

PCSK9 inhibitors alirocumab and evolocumab are not only safe and well tolerated but also efficacious in Asian patients, results of a real-world study in Singapore have shown. However, about a third of patients stopped using these medications due to their high costs.

PCSK9 inhibitors safe, effective in Asian patients, but expensive to use

07 Dec 2022

Will a bedtime snack help treat hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes?

02 Dec 2022 by

There is no convincing benefit to consuming a bedtime snack for glycaemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or prediabetes, according to the results of a systematic review.

Will a bedtime snack help treat hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes?

02 Dec 2022

Maximum home BP predicts cardiovascular outcomes in T2D patients

02 Dec 2022

In patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), maximum home blood pressure (BP) may be used as a potential marker of subsequent cardiovascular events, suggests a retrospective cohort study.

Maximum home BP predicts cardiovascular outcomes in T2D patients

02 Dec 2022

Pituitary TF–based classification improves diagnostic accuracy and prognostication of nonfunctioning PitNETs

30 Nov 2022 by

Utility of pituitary transcription factors (TFs) improves the diagnostic accuracy and prognostication of nonfunctioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumours (NF-PitNETs), according to local data and a new diagnostic classification presented at the 5^th Annual Meeting of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Hong Kong (EDM HK).

Pituitary TF–based classification improves diagnostic accuracy and prognostication of nonfunctioning PitNETs

30 Nov 2022

Intermittent fasting may not be healthy after all

29 Nov 2022 by

Currently in vogue, intermittent fasting (IF) – which switches between periods of eating and fasting – may not be as beneficial as many have thought.

Intermittent fasting may not be healthy after all

29 Nov 2022

CGM improves HbA1c levels in T1D

28 Nov 2022 by

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with alarms for high or low blood sugar levels better controlled HbA_1c levels than personal fingerstick monitoring in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), results of the FLASH-UK trial showed.

CGM improves HbA1c levels in T1D

28 Nov 2022

COVID-19 reinfection doubles the risk of death

26 Nov 2022 by

COVID-19 reinfection doubles the risk of death and triples the risk of hospitalization, with post-acute sequelae in the pulmonary and extra-pulmonary organ systems, in a new study.

COVID-19 reinfection doubles the risk of death

26 Nov 2022

Low-carb vegan diet reduces weight, greenhouse gas emissions

23 Nov 2022

Vegan and vegetarian diets that are low in carbohydrates reduce body weight as well as improve glycaemic control and blood pressure in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggests a study, adding that a plant-based diet shows greater potential decrease in greenhouse gas emissions.

Low-carb vegan diet reduces weight, greenhouse gas emissions

23 Nov 2022

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Hyperuricaemia modulates HDL-C-induced cardiovascular mortality in women

Hyperuricaemia modulates HDL-C-induced cardiovascular mortality in women

Diabetes and COVID-19: What have we learned so far?

Diabetes and COVID-19: What have we learned so far?

PCSK9 inhibitors safe, effective in Asian patients, but expensive to use

PCSK9 inhibitors safe, effective in Asian patients, but expensive to use

Will a bedtime snack help treat hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes?

Will a bedtime snack help treat hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes?

Maximum home BP predicts cardiovascular outcomes in T2D patients

Maximum home BP predicts cardiovascular outcomes in T2D patients

Pituitary TF–based classification improves diagnostic accuracy and prognostication of nonfunctioning PitNETs

Pituitary TF–based classification improves diagnostic accuracy and prognostication of nonfunctioning PitNETs

Intermittent fasting may not be healthy after all

Intermittent fasting may not be healthy after all

CGM improves HbA1c levels in T1D

CGM improves HbA1c levels in T1D

COVID-19 reinfection doubles the risk of death

COVID-19 reinfection doubles the risk of death

Low-carb vegan diet reduces weight, greenhouse gas emissions

Low-carb vegan diet reduces weight, greenhouse gas emissions