Risk Factors for CVD More Common in Postmenopausal Women Who Survived Breast Cancer
Researchers compared the development of specific CVD risk factors in postmenopausal women who survived breast cancer and women without history of breast cancer.
Metabolic Disorders
Vitamin D, Estradiol Deficiency Have Synergistic Effect on MetS
For Chinese postmenopausal women, vitamin D (VitD) and estradiol (E2) deficiency have a synergistic effect on metabolic syndrome.
Irregular Sleep Patterns May Increase Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Variability in sleep duration and timing is associated with higher odds of metabolic syndrome.
Increased Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence in Newly Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder
Given the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in patients with newly diagnosed bipolar disorder, early intervention may be needed to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Association, Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Migraine in Women
An association between migraine and metabolic syndrome was observed only in women with a past history of migraine.
NSAID, Metoclopramide Use Associated With Insulin Resistance in Women With Migraine
The use of metoclopramide and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during migraine attacks may be associated with insulin resistance in women with migraine.
Drugs Affecting Body Weight and Fat Distribution
List of therapeutic drug classes that are associated with significant weight gain and changes in fat distribution (lipodystrophy) and metabolism.
Colchicine May Improve Obesity-Associated Inflammation
Colchicine is safe and effective at improving obesity-associated inflammatory measures among adults with obesity and metabolic syndrome without diabetes.
Helicobacter pylori Infection Linked to Elevated Risk for Diabetes in Men
Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes developing.
Obesity Treatments
A comparative list of medications by pharmacological class for the treatment of obesity.
