The Impact of Preconception Maternal BMI on Child Obesity
Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis found that prepregnancy maternal obesity is associated with a significantly increased risk for child obesity.
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Efavirenz Dose Reduction Improves Lipid Profile in Adults With HIV-1
The association of lowered efavirenz dosage and reduction in LDL and total cholesterol, makes it a possible approach for treatment of patients with metabolic or cardiovascular comorbidities.
Review Suggests More Sleep May Lower Cardiometabolic Risk
Increasing the length of nightly sleep may help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders.
Obesity During Adolescence Linked to Stiffening of Arteries
This adverse effect is further aggravated by an unfavorable metabolic profile
RNAi Therapeutic Gets Orphan Drug Status for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
In FCS, mutations in lipoprotein lipase lead to an accumulation of chylomicrons in plasma resulting in severe hypertriglyceridemia.
Prebiotics May Improve Glycemic Control in Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Prebiotic supplementation may serve as an inexpensive and low-risk treatment addition to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Case Study: Tingling and Numbness After Thyroid Cancer Surgery
A woman who underwent total thyroidectomy with neck dissection experiences headaches, muscle spasms, and cramps.
Livalo Approved for Pediatric Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Livalo is indicated for pediatric patients ≥8 years old with HeFH to reduce TC, LDL-C, and Apo-B.
Evolocumab Safely Reduces Risk for CV Events in Chronic Kidney Disease
PCSK9 inhibition with evolocumab was safe and more effective than statin monotherapy in reducing LDL-C in stable individuals with moderate CKD and clinically evident atherosclerosis.
Online Access to Physicians’ Visit Notes Increases Medication Adherence
Researchers analyzed patients’ perceptions of how reading physicians’ notes online influences factors associated with medication adherence.
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