Endocrinology
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Guidelines on GLP1RAs and continuous glucose monitors are among biggest news in diabetes
Some GLP1RAs have shown impressive weight reduction properties and cardiovascular benefits, says an endocrinologist.
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Concerns that low LDL-C alters cognitive function challenged in novel analysis
A Mendelian randomization study appears to exonerate very low LDL-C but not therapies from altering cognition.
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Rosuvastatin again linked with risks to kidneys
Practice should more often heed FDA-recommended rosuvastatin dosages for patients with severe chronic kidney disease and step up monitoring for...
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Statins linked to lower diabetes risk after acute pancreatitis
Similar benefits were seen with low, moderate, and high statin doses, as well as in cases of both mild and severe acute pancreatitis.
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An avocado a day doesn’t shrink belly fat, but helps with cholesterol
Avocados are a rich source of fiber and healthy fat, but eating one a day for 6 months did not shrink waist size or belly fat.
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Moderate drinking shows more benefit for older vs. younger adults
Nuanced analysis presents risks of alcohol consumption for individuals of different ages.
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What’s the best time of day to exercise? It depends on your goals
When you exercise can ultimately have a big effect in terms of strength, fat loss, heart health, mood, and quality of sleep.
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Diabetes tied to risk of long COVID, too
Roughly 43% of studies in a literature review identified diabetes as a risk factor for postacute sequelae of COVID-19.
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Hypothyroidism: No more waiting to eat or drink with liquid thyroxine?
Two manufacturers of liquid levothyroxine products now have data showing that patients with hypothyroidism could take these formulations and then...
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New National Lipid Association statement on statin intolerance
The statement offers strategies to help patients stay on statin medications and suggests alternatives that can be used in patients who really...