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08 Sep 2023

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08 Sep 2023

Weight loss with high-dose oral semaglutide in obese nondiabetics

06 Sep 2023 by

A higher dose of oral semaglutide than the currently approved 14 mg/day dose may be the next option for overweight or obese patients wanting to lose pounds.

Weight loss with high-dose oral semaglutide in obese nondiabetics

06 Sep 2023

Female sex protective against obesity-driven dysregulation of glucose metabolism

04 Sep 2023 by

Insulin sensitivity and secretion differ by sex among Asians without diabetes, reveals a study, noting that female sex is protective on obesity-driven dysregulation of glucose metabolism.

Female sex protective against obesity-driven dysregulation of glucose metabolism

04 Sep 2023

Metformin shows potential as a low-cost antiageing medication

04 Sep 2023 by

Metformin may promote healthy ageing via targeting GPD1 and AMPKγ2, a Mendelian randomization study by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has shown.

Metformin shows potential as a low-cost antiageing medication

04 Sep 2023

Is intermittent dietary carbohydrate restriction more effective than calorie restriction?

02 Sep 2023

Individuals who adhere to intermittent low-carbohydrate diet (ILCD) show no difference in changes from baseline in obesity measures, glucose regulation, and inflammation compared with those on intermittent calorie restriction diet (ICR) despite trends in reduction in these parameters, a study has shown. However, some differences in responses in lipids and gut microbiota have been observed.

Is intermittent dietary carbohydrate restriction more effective than calorie restriction?

02 Sep 2023

Recaticimab delivers promising outcomes in non-FH, mixed hyperlipidaemia

01 Sep 2023 by

Monotherapy with recaticimab can significantly lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in patients with nonfamilial hypercholesterolemia (non-FH) and mixed hyperlipidaemia, according to data from the phase III REMAIN-1 study presented at ESC 2023.

Recaticimab delivers promising outcomes in non-FH, mixed hyperlipidaemia

01 Sep 2023

Healthy lifestyle, high Life's Essential 8 score protective in people with type 2 diabetes

01 Sep 2023

For individuals with type 2 diabetes, leading a healthy lifestyle and scoring high on the American Heart Association (AHA)’s Life's Essential 8 (LE8) metric can lead to lower risks of developing macrovascular and microvascular diseases, as shown in a study.

Healthy lifestyle, high Life's Essential 8 score protective in people with type 2 diabetes

01 Sep 2023

Low osteocalcin levels up cardiovascular risk in women with hyperglycaemia

31 Aug 2023

Among middle-aged and older women with hyperglycaemia, those with low osteocalcin levels are at high risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a study.

Low osteocalcin levels up cardiovascular risk in women with hyperglycaemia

31 Aug 2023

General anaesthesia and oxytocin significantly associated with PPH in twin pregnancies

31 Aug 2023 by

A retrospective cohort study of twin pregnancies in Hong Kong has identified general anaesthesia (GA) and use of oxytocin as significant risk factors for all postpartum haemorrhage (PPH; ≥500 mL). The study also shows that GA, in vitro fertilization (IVF), antepartum haemorrhage, placental abruption, and placenta praevia (PP) are significantly associated with major PPH (>1,000 mL), while IVF, PP, and obesity are significant risk factors for severe PPH (>1,500 mL).

General anaesthesia and oxytocin significantly associated with PPH in twin pregnancies

31 Aug 2023

Sedentary behaviour but not sleep duration factors in diabetes risk

29 Aug 2023

Sedentary behaviour appears to contribute to increased risk of diabetes, while having a long or a short sleep duration does not, according to a study.

Sedentary behaviour but not sleep duration factors in diabetes risk

29 Aug 2023

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Product Highlight - Replagal

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Weight loss with high-dose oral semaglutide in obese nondiabetics

Weight loss with high-dose oral semaglutide in obese nondiabetics

Female sex protective against obesity-driven dysregulation of glucose metabolism

Female sex protective against obesity-driven dysregulation of glucose metabolism

Metformin shows potential as a low-cost antiageing medication

Metformin shows potential as a low-cost antiageing medication

Is intermittent dietary carbohydrate restriction more effective than calorie restriction?

Is intermittent dietary carbohydrate restriction more effective than calorie restriction?

Recaticimab delivers promising outcomes in non-FH, mixed hyperlipidaemia

Recaticimab delivers promising outcomes in non-FH, mixed hyperlipidaemia

Healthy lifestyle, high Life's Essential 8 score protective in people with type 2 diabetes

Healthy lifestyle, high Life's Essential 8 score protective in people with type 2 diabetes

Low osteocalcin levels up cardiovascular risk in women with hyperglycaemia

Low osteocalcin levels up cardiovascular risk in women with hyperglycaemia

General anaesthesia and oxytocin significantly associated with PPH in twin pregnancies

General anaesthesia and oxytocin significantly associated with PPH in twin pregnancies

Sedentary behaviour but not sleep duration factors in diabetes risk

Sedentary behaviour but not sleep duration factors in diabetes risk