DPP-4 Inhibition Potentially Reduces Atherogenesis in Some People Living With HIV
Treatment with sitagliptin had no effect on soluble CD14 when given to participants with virally suppressed HIV infection.
All articles by Roxanne Nelson, BSN, RN
Higher Exposure to CVD Risk Factors in Women vs Men Who Have Diabetes
Compared with men, women who have diabetes experience greater changes in the cumulative burden of cardiovascular risk factors from young to middle-age adulthood.
Higher Levels of Vitamin D Binding Protein at Delivery Linked With Lower Risk for T1D in Offspring
Higher levels of vitamin D-binding protein at the time of delivery, but not during the middle of pregnancy, were associated with a lower risk for type 1 diabetes.
Niacin Intake May Be Linked to Hip Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Both high and low niacin intake was associated with a risk for incident hip fractures in older adults.
Thyroid Nodule Development in Patients With Extreme Insulin Resistance
Individuals with extreme insulin resistance have a high prevalence of thyroid nodules that do not appear to be associated with metreleptin treatment.
Bypass Surgery May Improve Muscle Strength and Physical Performance
Both relative muscle strength and physical performance improved substantially in patients following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
Rotavirus Vaccination May Decrease the Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Introduction of the oral rotovirus vaccine in Australia was associated with a decline in the incidence of type 1 diabetes.
Early Age at BMI Rebound May Be a Risk Factor for Cardiometabolic Disorders
Children with normal timing of BMI peak who experienced an early adiposity rebound or without any BMI decline after infancy appear to have the highest risk of developing an adverse cardiometabolic profile in adolescence.
Rising Glucose Levels in Midlife May Put Individuals at Risk for Diabetes, CVD
Increased glucose levels in middle-aged adults that include the development of diabetes are associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
Hormone Therapy May Affect Cardiovascular Profiles in Transgender Persons
Investigators evaluated whether treatment with one year of oral or transdermal administration of estrogen plus cyproterone and transdermal or intramuscular application of testosterone caused changes in serum lipids and blood pressure.
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