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High 6-year hair cortisol concentration tied to larger fat measures in childhood

14 Mar 2021

Higher hair cortisol concentration (HCC) at 6 years correlates with higher body mass index (BMI), fat mass index, liver fat fraction, and increased risks of overweight and nonalcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD) at 10 years, a study has found. Only the associations for liver fat fraction and NAFLD are independent of fat mass index at 6 years.

High 6-year hair cortisol concentration tied to larger fat measures in childhood

14 Mar 2021

4 conditions linked to COVID-19 hospitalizations

13 Mar 2021 by

Almost two-thirds of COVID-19-related hospitalizations in the US are due to at least one of four underlying cardiometabolic conditions: obesity, hypertension, diabetes, or heart failure (HF), according to a modelling study.

4 conditions linked to COVID-19 hospitalizations

13 Mar 2021

Women with osteoporosis at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

13 Mar 2021

Osteoporosis appears to increase the risk of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), particularly among women, suggests a study.

Women with osteoporosis at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

13 Mar 2021

Bone density lower in premenopausal women with T1D

13 Mar 2021

Premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and heightened bone resorption, a new study has found.

Bone density lower in premenopausal women with T1D

13 Mar 2021

Imeglimin improves glucose control in type 2 diabetes

13 Mar 2021

In Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of the novel oral antidiabetic agent imeglimin appears to produce significant improvement in glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) without increasing the risk of adverse events when compared with placebo, according to the TIMES 1 trial.

Imeglimin improves glucose control in type 2 diabetes

13 Mar 2021

Levonorgestrel IUD shows potential as emergency contraception

12 Mar 2021 by

A levonorgestrel intrauterine device (IUD) may be a suitable alternative to a copper IUD for emergency contraception, according to results of the RAPID EC* trial from the US.

Levonorgestrel IUD shows potential as emergency contraception

12 Mar 2021

[MK TEST DO NOT TOUCH] Trimetazidine new formulation redefining angina control in daily practice

12 Mar 2021 by

Chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The dual goals of CCS management is to prevent future cardiac events, such as myocardial infarction and death, and to reduce ischaemia and relieve angina symptoms, says Prof Peter Yan, consultant cardiologist and medical director, Peter Yan Cardiology Clinic, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore, during a Servier-sponsored virtual symposium.

[MK TEST DO NOT TOUCH] Trimetazidine new formulation redefining angina control in daily practice

12 Mar 2021

Metformin may prevent ER+ breast cancer

12 Mar 2021 by

Use of metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) appears to reduce their risk of developing oestrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer, especially with long-term use, although there is no change in overall breast cancer risk — suggesting that the protective benefit of metformin may vary by hormone receptor status, according to the Sister Study.

Metformin may prevent ER+ breast cancer

12 Mar 2021

Back pain, male sex predict vertebral deformity among childhood leukaemia survivors

11 Mar 2021 by

Vertebral deformity is prevalent among survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), according to the PETALE Study. Male sex, back pain, and cumulative glucocorticoid dose are all associated with prevalent vertebral deformity.

Back pain, male sex predict vertebral deformity among childhood leukaemia survivors

11 Mar 2021

Pre-menarche type 1 diabetes linked to shorter reproductive period

10 Mar 2021

Women who developed type 1 diabetes prior to menarche have shorter reproductive period, experiencing delayed menarche and earlier natural menopause, compared with nondiabetic women, as suggested in a study.

Pre-menarche type 1 diabetes linked to shorter reproductive period

10 Mar 2021

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High 6-year hair cortisol concentration tied to larger fat measures in childhood

High 6-year hair cortisol concentration tied to larger fat measures in childhood

4 conditions linked to COVID-19 hospitalizations

4 conditions linked to COVID-19 hospitalizations

Women with osteoporosis at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

Women with osteoporosis at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

Bone density lower in premenopausal women with T1D

Bone density lower in premenopausal women with T1D

Imeglimin improves glucose control in type 2 diabetes

Imeglimin improves glucose control in type 2 diabetes

Levonorgestrel IUD shows potential as emergency contraception

Levonorgestrel IUD shows potential as emergency contraception

[MK TEST DO NOT TOUCH] Trimetazidine new formulation redefining angina control in daily practice

[MK TEST DO NOT TOUCH] Trimetazidine new formulation redefining angina control in daily practice

Metformin may prevent ER+ breast cancer

Metformin may prevent ER+ breast cancer

Back pain, male sex predict vertebral deformity among childhood leukaemia survivors

Back pain, male sex predict vertebral deformity among childhood leukaemia survivors

Pre-menarche type 1 diabetes linked to shorter reproductive period

Pre-menarche type 1 diabetes linked to shorter reproductive period