Study Reveals Mixed Effects on Health for Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarians and fish eaters have a lower risk for ischemic heart disease compared with meat eaters, and vegetarians have a higher risk for stroke.
General Endocrinology
Fighting a Silent Killer: Identifying Chronic Kidney Disease at Stage 1
The benefits of early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are significant, as patients in whom CKD is diagnosed in the early stages have the chance to make lifestyle changes, learn how to manage their disease, and extend their lives while avoiding or postponing the need for dialysis or transplant.
Consumption of Locally Produced Food Has Positive Impact on Metabolic and Psychological Factors
Consumption of locally produced food without additives is associated with reduced blood pressure and visceral fat, as well as with improved mood.
Menstrual Cycles More Varied Than Previously Thought
Menstrual cycle length per woman is varied, and tracking physiological parameters such as basal body temperature is key to identifying fertility windows when planning pregnancy.
Effect of Hormone Therapy on Muscle Mass in Postmenopausal Women
Although use of hormone therapy can have some protective effect on muscle mass in postmenopausal women, the benefit is small in the general population.
Low-Fat Dietary Pattern Offers Long-Term Health Benefits
A low-fat dietary pattern provides lasting health benefits.
Tramadol and Methadone Linked to Risk for Hypoglycemia in Patients With, Without Diabetes
Patients taking the analgesic tramadol have an increased propensity for hypoglycemia compared to other opioids, according to a new analysis of the Food and Drug Administration’s Adverse Event Reporting Systems.
Clinician Roundtable: Does Marijuana Affect Fertility?
Rates of marijuana use are especially high among men and women of reproductive age. How should physicians advise patients who are trying to conceive about marijuana?
Semen Cryopreservation an Option to Preserve Fertility in Transgender Youth
For adolescent and young adult transgender patients, semen cryopreservation may be a viable option for fertility preservation, even in patients who have already begun treatment for gender dysphoria.
Entractinib, a Tumor Agnostic Therapy, Receives FDA Approval
Rozlytrek is a kinase inhibitor that selectively targets ROS1 and NTRK fusions.
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