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Coronary arterial inflammation linked to high cardiac event risk even without CAD

Researchers in The Lancet highlight coronary arterial inflammation's role in increasing major adverse cardiac events and cardiovascular deaths, irrespective of coronary artery disease presence.

3 Jun 2024

Airplane noise exposure tied to higher BMI and cardiometabolic diseases

A new study found that people who were exposed to higher levels of noise from aircraft were more likely to have a higher body mass index, an indicator for obesity that can lead to stroke or hypertension.

3 Jun 2024

Carpal tunnel syndrome as an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis

Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine led a nationwide study to examine the role of carpal tunnel syndrome in predicting the risk of cardiac amyloidosis.

3 Jun 2024

HPV-based screening key to eliminating cervical cancer in Canada

Implementing human papillomavirus (HPV)-based screening in British Columbia could eliminate cervical cancer in the province before 2040, according to a modeling study in CMAJ.

3 Jun 2024

Telemedicine boosts equitable access to endocrinology care for patients with diabetes and heart disease

Widespread availability of telemedicine during the pandemic led to more equitable access to endocrinology care for patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Headband meditation may offer pain relief and improved function after Cushing's surgery

Patients with Cushing's syndrome who are recovering from surgery and wear a headband that tracks brain activity while they meditate may have less pain and better physical functioning compared with patients not using the device, suggests a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Sleep apnea linked to higher hospitalization rates in older adults

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that sleep apnea is associated with increased odds of future utilization of health care services including hospitalization among older adults.

3 Jun 2024

Researchers show the interplay of socioeconomic status and genetics on disease risk

Differences in socioeconomic status (SES) are known to be linked to differences in the risk of developing disease.

3 Jun 2024

Thyroid eye disease patients experience lasting improvements after treatment with teprotumumab

Most patients with thyroid eye disease treated with teprotumumab didn't require additional treatments nearly 2 years later, according to industry-supported research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass., and published in the journal Thyroid.

3 Jun 2024

Two diabetes medications more beneficial in preventing major cardiovascular events

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and SGLT-2 inhibitors lower the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks and severe liver complications compared to other diabetes treatments, according to data being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Race and social vulnerability found to be independently associated with diabetes control

People of color and those who experience social vulnerability are more likely to experience worse glycemic control than their white counterparts, according to research presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Weight loss drug may change how obese people perceive taste

Semaglutide improved taste sensitivity, changed gene expression in the tongue that's responsible for taste perception, and changed the brain's response to sweet tastes, according to research presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Tirzepatide treatment results in successful weight loss regardless of obesity-related complications

Having medical conditions linked to obesity does not impact the total weight loss achieved with the anti-obesity medication tirzepatide, according to an industry-supported study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

GLP-1 drugs may reduce pancreatitis risk in obese and diabetic patients

Medications for type 2 diabetes and obesity known as GLP-1 receptor agonists may lower the risk of acute pancreatitis recurrence in people with obesity and those with type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Long-term obesity in young adults increases heart attack and stroke risk

People under age 50 have a greater risk for heart attack or stroke if they've lived with obesity for 10 years, according to industry-sponsored research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Excellent control of type 1 diabetes doesn't guarantee protection from heart disease

People who have had type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years without kidney complications may still be at substantial risk for heart disease, despite excellent control of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Childhood inactivity linked to increased risk of liver disease by young adulthood

Children who are sedentary for more than six waking hours a day have a significantly increased risk of severe fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis by young adulthood, a new study finds.

3 Jun 2024

Experimental treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer shows promise in phase 2 clinical trial

Clinicians at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center reported promising preliminary findings based on outcomes in the first six patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer enrolled in a phase 2 clinical trial of the experimental drug BXCL701 in combination with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda).

3 Jun 2024

The role of banana lectin in mitigating inflammatory bowel disease

The therapeutic role of recombinant banana lectin (rBanLec) concerning IBD control and raising vaccination rates.

3 Jun 2024

Statins found to prevent chronic inflammation-related cancers by inhibiting interleukin-33

The effects of statins via inhibition of interleukin 33 (IL-33).

3 Jun 2024

Medical Condition News

Coronary arterial inflammation linked to high cardiac event risk even without CAD

Airplane noise exposure tied to higher BMI and cardiometabolic diseases

Carpal tunnel syndrome as an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis

HPV-based screening key to eliminating cervical cancer in Canada

Telemedicine boosts equitable access to endocrinology care for patients with diabetes and heart disease

Headband meditation may offer pain relief and improved function after Cushing's surgery

Sleep apnea linked to higher hospitalization rates in older adults

Researchers show the interplay of socioeconomic status and genetics on disease risk

Thyroid eye disease patients experience lasting improvements after treatment with teprotumumab

Two diabetes medications more beneficial in preventing major cardiovascular events

Race and social vulnerability found to be independently associated with diabetes control

Weight loss drug may change how obese people perceive taste

Tirzepatide treatment results in successful weight loss regardless of obesity-related complications

GLP-1 drugs may reduce pancreatitis risk in obese and diabetic patients

Long-term obesity in young adults increases heart attack and stroke risk

Excellent control of type 1 diabetes doesn't guarantee protection from heart disease

Childhood inactivity linked to increased risk of liver disease by young adulthood

Experimental treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer shows promise in phase 2 clinical trial

The role of banana lectin in mitigating inflammatory bowel disease

Statins found to prevent chronic inflammation-related cancers by inhibiting interleukin-33

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