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Metformin treatment discontinuation has been found to lead to increased incidence of dementia among older adults, and this association cannot be explained by changes in glucose control or insulin use.

Treatment with lepodisiran yields dose-dependent and durable reductions in serum lipoprotein(a) levels while being well tolerated, according to the results of a phase I trial.

The novel potassium binder, sodium zirconium cyclosilicate, has proven to be safe and effective for lowering potassium levels in the blood of Asian patients undergoing maintenance haemodialysis (HD) treatments, as shown in a study from Singapore.

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01-15 November  2023 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Frequently adding salt to foods increases not only the risk of hypertension but the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) as well, as reported in a large study.

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) provided by a dietitian results in improved glycaemic outcomes, anthropometrics, blood pressure, and most lipid levels in prediabetic adults, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Consumption of total sugar, total glucose equivalents (TGE), added sugar, and fructose from added sugar and juice appears to increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), reveals a study. However, intake of total fructose equivalents (TFE) and fructose from fruits and vegetables does not.

Overeating in response to internal and external food cues as well as declines in self-monitoring and body image contribute to weight regain in successful weight losers in a weight-management program, reports a recent study.