Cardiovascular Risk Increased With Metabolic Syndrome in Psoriasis
Metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) is prevalent among patients with psoriasis and is associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
Metabolic Disorders
Sucrose Produces Lower Increases in Satiety Signaling Hormones Vs Glucose
Sucrose, or common table sugar, is not as effective as glucose in signaling postprandial satiation.
Recommended Follow-Up Care Not Given After Bariatric Surgery
Many bariatric surgery patients do not receive recommended postoperative nutritional and weight monitoring within general practice.
Obesity Treatments
A comparative list of medications by pharmacological class for the treatment of obesity.
Should Older Adults With High LDL Receive Statin Therapy?
Older adults have an increased risk for myocardial infarction and ASCVD in association with elevated levels of LDL cholesterol; and LDL-lowering therapies are effective for reducing cardiovascular events in older adults.
Statins Tied to Lower In-Hospital COVID-19 Mortality Risk
Treatment with statins prior to and during a COVID-19-related hospitalization is associated with lower COVID-19-related in-hospital mortality.
Dietary Management Improves Metabolic Outcomes in Gout
Nonpharmacologic therapy may improve management and the metabolic syndrome in patients with gout.
Semaglutide Increases Weight Loss When Added to Behavioral Therapy
The 68-week STEP 3 trial compared the efficacy and safety of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist, to placebo plus IBT.
Very Low-Calorie Diet Feasible for Weight Loss in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Investigators sought to determine whether a very low-calorie diet is feasible and acceptable to achieve and maintain a weight loss of 10% or more in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Longer Life Expectancy in Obesity
Bariatric surgery is associated with longer life expectancy than usual care among patients with obesity.
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