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Diabetes status may influence long-term survival in metastatic breast cancer

Diabetes status may influence long-term survival in metastatic breast cancer

06 Jul 2022
Bariatric surgery cuts obesity-associated cancer, cancer death risks

Bariatric surgery cuts obesity-associated cancer, cancer death risks

06 Jul 2022 byJairia Dela Cruz

For individuals with obesity, undergoing weight-loss surgery may be a lifesaver, not only helping avert cancer-related deaths but also preventing the incidence of obesity-associated cancer, according to data from the SPLENDID (Surgical Procedures and Long-term Effectiveness in Neoplastic Disease Incidence and Death) study.

Bariatric surgery cuts obesity-associated cancer, cancer death risks

06 Jul 2022
Poor glycaemic control tied to COVID-19 progression

Poor glycaemic control tied to COVID-19 progression

30 Jun 2022
Persistent ALT elevation triples risk of future T2D among overweight, obese children

Persistent ALT elevation triples risk of future T2D among overweight, obese children

30 Jun 2022 byJairia Dela Cruz

Children with overweight or obesity risk developing future type 2 diabetes (T2D) by threefold in the presence of persistent elevations in alanine aminotransferases (ALT), according to a study presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN 2022).

Persistent ALT elevation triples risk of future T2D among overweight, obese children

30 Jun 2022