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Semaglutide and very-low calorie diet combo shows superior results in managing type 2 diabetes

A study from the University of Nottingham shows that combining Semaglutide with a very-low calorie diet significantly improves weight loss and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients.

8 Jul 2024

Study highlights marked increase in iron deficiency among female military recruits

After five months of basic military training, the proportion of female recruits with iron deficiency had more than doubled, from 25% to 55%.

8 Jul 2024

Nonimaging self-report tool effectively predicts coronary atherosclerosis

Researchers assessed whether non-imaging data could be used to identify people with coronary atherosclerosis.

8 Jul 2024

Study reveals laboratory predictors of periprosthetic joint infection in morbidly obese patients

For patients with severe obesity undergoing knee or hip replacement, commonly obtained laboratory values – including markers of anemia and inflammation – are independent predictors of the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

1 Jul 2024

Plant-based meat alternatives show no significant heart health benefits in recent study

In an eight-week trial, researchers found that a plant-based meat analog diet did not significantly improve cardiometabolic health biomarkers compared to an omnivorous diet in a Singaporean cohort.

28 Jun 2024

Study reveals the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide on fetal development

A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, provides new evidence on the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide (EO) on foetal development.

27 Jun 2024

Semaglutide reduces heart risks in overweight and obese individuals without diabetes

The SELECT trial found that semaglutide significantly reduces cardiovascular events in individuals with overweight or obesity and preexisting cardiovascular disease, regardless of baseline HbA1c or changes in HbA1c levels.

26 Jun 2024

Targeting the gut microbiome: A new approach to treating diabetes

Researchers review the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis and management of diabetes mellitus.

24 Jun 2024

Study reveals metabolic syndrome's impact on brain volume and cognitive function

Associations between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cognitive and neuroimaging outcomes in dementia-free adults.

24 Jun 2024

Intermittent fasting outperforms traditional drugs in managing early type 2 diabetes

Study shows that a 5:2 intermittent fasting meal replacement diet effectively controls blood glucose levels and reduces body weight in Chinese adults with early type 2 diabetes. This dietary intervention outperforms metformin and empagliflozin in managing diabetes and obesity.

24 Jun 2024

Semaglutide weight loss results linked to diabetes severity

Researchers investigate the weight loss outcomes of semaglutide treatment in obese patients with type 2 diabetes.

21 Jun 2024

Exercising at night improves glucose control in overweight adults

Researchers explore differences in the timing physical activity and its impact on blood glucose levels and metabolic function.

20 Jun 2024

Oral semaglutide proves effective for type 2 diabetes and weight loss in Dutch study

A recent study from the PIONEER REAL Netherlands trial demonstrated that oral semaglutide effectively manages type 2 diabetes and supports weight loss in adults.

18 Jun 2024

Mathematical modeling reveals hemoglobin's role in silent hypoxemia of COVID-19

Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to global public health, infecting millions and claiming numerous lives.

18 Jun 2024

Safety-focused summary of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes, obesity, and beyond

A recent review in Diabetes Care evaluates the efficacy and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes and obesity, exploring their potential for new medical indications.

18 Jun 2024

Study reveals individual differences in fasting-induced ketosis and its health benefits

The study reveals that long-term fasting-induced ketosis varies among individuals and is influenced by factors like age, gender, and physical activity. It can also guide personalized fasting strategies.

16 Jun 2024

St. Jude researchers uncover NLRC5's role in immune response and cell death

The innate immune system is responsible for protecting the human body from threats that could cause disease or infection.

14 Jun 2024

Study advocates for liberal blood transfusions in TBI intensive care

Increased use of blood transfusions after major traumatic brain injury could help people hospitalized in intensive care units regain greater functional independence and a better quality of life.

13 Jun 2024

Differing definitions of iron deficiency lead to divergent estimates of prevalence, study finds

How different ways of defining iron deficiency (ID) impact the prevalence estimates of this common disorder among women.

12 Jun 2024

Study highlights metabolic surgery's role in diabetes prevention

Patients with pre-diabetes and severe obesity who had metabolic and bariatric surgery were 20-times less likely to develop full-blown type 2 diabetes over the course of 15 years than patients with the condition who did not have surgery, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.

11 Jun 2024

Hemoglobin News and Research

Semaglutide and very-low calorie diet combo shows superior results in managing type 2 diabetes

Study highlights marked increase in iron deficiency among female military recruits

Nonimaging self-report tool effectively predicts coronary atherosclerosis

Study reveals laboratory predictors of periprosthetic joint infection in morbidly obese patients

Plant-based meat alternatives show no significant heart health benefits in recent study

Study reveals the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide on fetal development

Semaglutide reduces heart risks in overweight and obese individuals without diabetes

Targeting the gut microbiome: A new approach to treating diabetes

Study reveals metabolic syndrome's impact on brain volume and cognitive function

Intermittent fasting outperforms traditional drugs in managing early type 2 diabetes

Semaglutide weight loss results linked to diabetes severity

Exercising at night improves glucose control in overweight adults

Oral semaglutide proves effective for type 2 diabetes and weight loss in Dutch study

Mathematical modeling reveals hemoglobin's role in silent hypoxemia of COVID-19

Safety-focused summary of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes, obesity, and beyond

Study reveals individual differences in fasting-induced ketosis and its health benefits

St. Jude researchers uncover NLRC5's role in immune response and cell death

Study advocates for liberal blood transfusions in TBI intensive care

Differing definitions of iron deficiency lead to divergent estimates of prevalence, study finds

Study highlights metabolic surgery's role in diabetes prevention

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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