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A multidisciplinary intervention program for type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the primary care setting subsequently reduces the incidence of dementia, as reported in a study.

Critically ill patients with obesity see a significant rise in their body temperature following the use of dexmedetomidine (DEX) for ongoing sedation, as shown in a recent study. Furthermore, DEX duration and baseline temperature are significantly associated with fever development in these individuals.

A Hong Kong study demonstrated the potential of electroacupuncture for the treatment of central or abdominal obesity.

For people with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, intensive lifestyle intervention appears to minimize the spikes and drops in cardiovascular risk factors such as blood glucose and lipids.