Diagnosis of Osteoporosis in Patients Treated With Statins Is Dose Dependent
The diagnosis of osteoporosis was overrepresented in patients receiving high-dose and underrepresented in patients receiving low-dose statin treatment.
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Elevated FGF23 Linked to Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes
In a study, elevated FGF23 was associated with increased risks of major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in type 2 diabetes patients with normal or mildly impaired kidney function.
Lurasidone Linked to Relatively Low Risk for Metabolic Syndrome in Bipolar Depression
Investigators analyzed the potential metabolic effects of lurasidone in a sample of patients with bipolar I depression.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Carries Heavy Comorbidity Burden
There is a substantial burden, unawareness, and undertreatment of several systemic comorbidities—particularly cardiovascular and psychiatric—in patients with HS.
Visual Dysfunction an Important Element in Morbidity of Pituitary Adenoma
Visual symptoms are a vital component of the morbidity encountered in patients with pituitary adenoma, can present at all stages of the disease, and may negatively affect daily activities and overall quality of life, a new review claims.
The Role of Higher Doses of Somatostatin Analogs for Progressing Neuroendocrine Tumors
In a multicenter Italian study, researchers aimed to assess the results of somatostatin analogue treatment at non-conventional doses in patients with radiologic progression of neuroendocrine tumors.
Aggressive Lowering of HbA1c in T1D Does Not Reduce Eye, Kidney Disease
A glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) target value of <6.5 percent does not offer additional protection against organ complications for patients with type 1 diabetes compared with a target of 6.5 to 6.9 percent.
New Treatment Approved for Osteoporosis
The Company is currently conducting a comparative study with the aim of having the treatment designated as a therapeutic equivalent to Forteo.
Risk Tool Can Predict Heart Failure in Patients With Diabetes
A novel machine learning-derived risk score can predict the risk for heart failure among outpatients with type 2 diabetes.
Nutritional Deficiencies Common 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery
Investigators assessed the incidence of nutritional deficiencies in patients who underwent bariatric surgery, despite the frequency of self-reported multivitamin supplement use.
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