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Almonds beneficial for Asian Indians with overweight, obesity
Almond consumption led to improvements in cardiometabolic, glycaemic, and insulin markers in Asian Indian adults with overweight and obesity, a study has shown.
Almonds beneficial for Asian Indians with overweight, obesity
17 Feb 2023
Hydrochlorothiazide–lisinopril combo bests nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension
In women with postpartum hypertension, treatment with combined hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)/lisinopril yields greater blood pressure (BP)-lowering benefit than nifedipine monotherapy, according to the results of a pilot study.
Hydrochlorothiazide–lisinopril combo bests nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension
17 Feb 2023
Hypothalamic defects seen in overweight kids with PSIS
Notable phenotypic differences are present in patients with pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) who are overweight or obese, which indicate hypothalamic defects, reports a study.
Hypothalamic defects seen in overweight kids with PSIS
16 Feb 2023
FTD/TPI-bevacizumab combo a new SoC for metastatic CRC?
A combination of trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) and bevacizumab provided significant survival benefit when used as third-line treatment for refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) than FTD/TPI alone, findings from the phase III SUNLIGHT study suggest.
FTD/TPI-bevacizumab combo a new SoC for metastatic CRC?
16 Feb 2023
Dynapenia ups risks of falls, fractures in women with obesity
Reduced muscle strength (dynapenia) is associated with a higher risk of leg and ankle fractures in women with obesity, as shown in a study. Dynapenia also negates the protective effects of obesity on fractures of the wrist, arm, hip, spine, and other bones, thus increasing the risk of falls.