Risk Factors for Cardiometabolic Disease in Those Taking Opioids
Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2018 to assess the impact of drug and alcohol use on cardiometabolic disease risk factors.
All articles by Jessica Nye, PhD
Study Confirms Significant Risk for Depression Among Postmenopausal Women
Lifestyle factors and health status affect the incidence of depression in postmenopausal women, according to cross-sectional study results.
Maternal Obesity Increases Risk for Early-Onset Neonatal Bacterial Sepsis
In a population-based study, risk for early-onset neonatal bacterial sepsis among newborns increased with maternal body mass index.
Heart Failure Linked to Highest Mortality Risk in Patients With Recent Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes have a greater risk for death after development of heart failure compared with other cardiovascular or renal diagnoses.
Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjuvant Pharmacologic Treatment Underutilized in Americans With Obesity
While obesity remains a major concern in the United States of America, both surgical and pharmaceutical interventions have been underutilized, according to results intended to be presented at Digestive Disease Week 2020.
Liver Forum Releases Guidelines for Assessing Patients With NASH
The first guidelines for assessing the eligibility of patients with NASH for inclusion in clinical studies were released.
Pattern of Mild Pancreatic Injury Present in Patients With COVID-19
Mild pancreatic injury patterns were observed in a group of patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia, according to results published in Gastroenterology.
Abnormal OGTT May Indicate Dumping Syndrome in Infants With Esophageal Atresia
An abnormal glucose tolerance test to screen for potential dumping syndrome around 3 months of age should be considered in infants born with esophageal atresia.
Patients With Ulcerative Colitis May Be at Risk for Lower Bone Mineral Density
A potential association was found between ulcerative colitis and decreased bone mineral density, regardless of steroid exposure.
Incidence of Osteoporosis Significantly Higher in IBD
Incidence of osteoporosis is significantly increased in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
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