Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Reduces Epicardial Fat Thickness
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy led to a statistically significant reduction in epicardial fat thickness, a marker for atherosclerosis, 12 months after surgery.
Endocrinology
Type 2 Diabetes Remission Criteria Defined in ADA Consensus Statement
People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can eventually achieve normal glucose levels. But whether or when this means a person is “in remission” was the subject of an international group of experts convened by the American Diabetes Association.
Osteoporosis Treatments Compared to Assess Effects on Bone Mineral Density
The network meta-analysis compared the effects of 9 osteoporosis drugs on bone mineral density.
Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic
Approximate doubling in rate of BMI increase seen between prepandemic and pandemic periods found in children and teens; higher increases were reported for those with overweight, obesity prepandemic.
18- to 24-Year-Olds at Highest Risk for Weight Gain
Compared with those aged 65 to 74 years, adults aged 18 to 24 years had highest odds for transitioning to overweight, obesity.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Lead to Favorable Renal, CV Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes
Using certain glucose inhibitors in people with type 2 diabetes may also have a beneficial effect on renal and cardiovascular health, and weight.
Case Study: Increasing Frequency of Nosebleeds Leads to Graves Disease Diagnosis
A 14-year-old adolescent with epilepsy presents with increasing episodes of nosebleeds, increased rate of speech, leg pain with little exercise, and irritable mood. Learn how delayed diagnosis of Graves disease affected her treatment.
Clinical Challenge: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Resistant Hypertension
Once thought to be rare, the prevalence of primary aldosteronism is estimated to be 5% to 17%, although the condition remains underdiagnosed.
Increased Dietary Intake of L-Arginine Linked to Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers studied the effect of dietary L-arginine on the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
Simple Solutions for Curbing Teens’ Unhealthy Snacking
Experts offer tips to curb snacking in teens including a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that includes whole foods and ready-to-drink protein smoothies.
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