Whey Protein Supplementation May Reduce Components of Metabolic Syndrome
Pooled data from a systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that supplementation with whey protein reduced individual components of metabolic syndrome.
Hypertension
Long-Term Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Risk for Diabetes
Breastfeeding for >12 months was found to be associated with a reduced risk for hypertension and diabetes.
Diagnosis of Treatment-Resistant Hypertension Predicts Mortality Outcomes in T2D
For patients with type 2 diabetes, apparent treatment-resistant hypertension increases risk for cardiovascular events and mortality.
Food Insecurity Linked to Chronic Disease in Young Adults
For young adults, food insecurity is associated with chronic disease and with mental health problems.
Hypertension in Pregnancy Linked to Severity of Menopausal Symptoms
Researchers sought to determine whether a relationship exists between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and menopausal symptoms.
Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk Management After Liver Transplantation
Significant improvements to the management of metabolic syndrome after liver transplantation must be made to reduce the risk for CV events and mortality.
Revised AAP Hypertension Guidelines Identify Obese Youth With High CV Risk
A significant number of overweight and obese young people who are classified as nonhypertensive by the European Society of Hypertension criteria have high blood pressure and increased cardiovascular risk, according to newer American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Predict Postpartum Dysglycemia
Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy had higher postpartum fasting plasma glucose levels and approximately double the risk for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
Recommended BP Thresholds to Prevent Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With T1D
Researchers aimed to determine the optimal BP threshold to minimize the risk for coronary artery disease events in young patients with childhood-onset T1D.
No Improvement in Prevalence of Uncontrolled Diabetes, Hypertension in CKD
For patients with chronic kidney disease, the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes is high and has not improved over time.
