Endocrinology

Binge drinking among women going through menopause has been on the rise, research indicates, making clinical inquiry in this population particularly important.

In patients with NAFLD, type 2 diabetes was found to be an independent predictor of both hepatic decompensation and incident HCC, according to meta-analysis authors. .

The importance of avoiding judgement, monitoring behavior, and cardiovascular risk prevention in primary care are discussed, here.

The expanded indication widens the patient population eligible for the novel siRNA therapy to include high-risk patients on maximum statin Rx who have not had a CV event.

In a study of over 26 000 participants, statin use was associated with reduced risk for all-cause and CV mortality compared to placebo.

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Early intervention is crucial to help prevent complications in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Two experts explain more, here.

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The predictive value of loneliness for cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes was stronger than traditional lifestyle risk factors in large UK Biobank analysis.

The ADA's annual update includes refined criteria for type 1 diabetes screening and detailed guidance on detection and management of NAFLD and NASH.

Pegozafermin, an investigational long-acting (FGF21) analogue, was associated with fibrosis improvement and NASH resolution in an average of 25% of study participants.

In our latest episode, 2 obesity experts discuss the importance of early intervention to reduce risk for complications, suggestions for managing patients in primary care, and more.

KidneyIntelX.dkd, a first-in-class AI-enabled prognostic test, stratifies risk of DKD progression in 5 years and is specific for early stage disease.

ADA 2023: Findings from a new study show that higher levels of glycemia in childhood are associated with future microvascular complications, such as nephropathy and retinopathy.

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Listen to 2 obesity experts discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on obesity-related type 2 diabetes.

Retatrutide, survodutide, orforglipron. The 3 new GLP-1 agonist-based AOMs showed weight loss of up to 20% and are well worth watching.

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ADA 2023: The only nonstatin therapy to reduce risk for 4-point MACE in ASCVD may potentially find a role in primary prevention as well, though caution is advised.

ADA 2023. Results from PIONEER PLUS trial showed oral semaglutide 25 mg and 50 mg were superior than 14 mg in reducing HbA1c and body weight in adults with T2D.

ADA 2023: Weight loss with the combination GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptor agonist was as high as 30% in study participants who received the highest dose.

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ADA 2023. Once-daily oral semaglutide 50 mg induced 15.1% weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity without type 2 diabetes vs placebo.

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