High Adolescent Fasting Plasma Glucose May Have an Impact on Brain Health in Midlife
Mean fasting plasma glucose in the high-normal range during early adolescence may be associated with poorer brain health in midlife.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Comparative Cardiovascular Safety of Linagliptin vs Other Glucose-Lowering Drugs
Linagliptin has similar cardiovascular safety to that of other agents in the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor class and pioglitazone.
Once-Weekly Exenatide Treatment Does Not Increase Risk for Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
Treatment with once-weekly exenatide 2 mg does not increase serum calcitonin concentrations or the risk for medullary thyroid carcinoma.
Genetic Variants in DENND1A May Affect Reproductive, Metabolic Profiles in PCOS
Researchers identified rare genetic variants in the DENND1A gene that may contribute to the distinctive hormonal traits of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Replacing Sedentary Time With Light Physical Activity Can Improve BMD, Reduce Osteoporosis Risk
Substituting 30 minutes of sedentary time with light physical activity may improve bone mineral density and reduce the risk for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Unrecognized MI Is Common, Increases Mortality Risk in Asymptomatic Patients With Diabetes
Researchers conducted a prospective study focusing on asymptomatic patients with diabetes to investigate the prevalence and prognostic significance of unrecognized MI.
Effect of Different Doses of Proton Pump Inhibitors on Risk for Recurrent Hip Fractures
The use of proton pump inhibitors in patients with a previous hip fracture is associated with increased risk for recurrent hip fracture, except with very low doses.
Effect of GH Therapy on Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Treatment with growth hormone does not negatively influence sleep-related breathing disorders in young adults with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Multiple Measurements of AMH Levels Do Not Improve Prediction of Menopause
Multiple measurements of anti-müllerian hormone over time do not improve the prediction of age at menopause.
Intensive Blood Pressure Therapy May Reduce Vascular Morbidity and Mortality in T2D
Intense antihypertensive treatment with perindopril-indapamide may reduce all-cause mortality and major vascular events in type 2 diabetes, irrespective of baseline blood pressure or 10-year risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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