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Study sheds new light on how diabetes contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease

New research from the University of Eastern Finland explores the role of diabetes in the cellular and molecular changes underlying Alzheimer's disease.

18 Nov 2020

COVID-19's harmful neurological effects are more common in patients with hypertension, diabetes

Some patients with COVID-19 are at higher risk of neurological complications like bleeding in the brain and stroke, according to a study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

18 Nov 2020

Diabetes and hypertension may increase the risk of COVID-19 brain complications

New data has revealed those with type 2 diabetes and hypertension are at an increased risk of neurological complications following infection with COVID-19.

18 Nov 2020

Algorithm-driven program improves cholesterol, blood pressure levels

Using a remotely-delivered, algorithm-driven program for disease management, patients experienced significant improvement in cholesterol and blood pressure levels, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

18 Nov 2020

People with heart disease can receive high-dose or standard-dose flu vaccines for protection

People with heart disease can receive either the high-dose or standard-dose flu vaccines for protection from heart or lung-related deaths or hospitalizations, according to late breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

18 Nov 2020

Study: e-cigarette users have increased susceptibility to flu, COVID-19

In a controlled study of smokers, nonsmokers, and e-cigarette users, University of North Carolina School of Medicine researchers found that e-cigarette users exhibited significantly altered immune responses to a model of influenza virus infection, suggesting increased susceptibility to disease.

18 Nov 2020

Study highlights the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 among Black, Hispanic patients

Research presented today by UT Southwestern cardiologists at the annual American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2020 showed that Black and Hispanic people were more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than white patients, and that nonwhite men with cardiovascular disease or risk factors were more likely to die.

18 Nov 2020

Study finds more than half of in-hospital COVID-19 deaths among Black, Hispanic patients

More than half of all in-hospital deaths due to COVID-19 during the first six months of 2020 were among Black and Hispanic patients, according to a new study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Duke University.

17 Nov 2020

ECG abnormalities can predict COVID-19 mortality

A team of scientists from New York University Langone Medical Center, USA, has revealed that the clinical severity of hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be predicted by analyzing the level of troponin elevation and electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities. The study is currently available on the medRxiv preprint server.

17 Nov 2020

Two-thirds of older Americans would not seek treatment for depression, new poll shows

A new nationwide poll, the GeneSight Mental Health Monitor, shows that nearly two-thirds (61%) of Americans age 65 or older who have concerns about having depression will not seek treatment.

17 Nov 2020

New program can remotely improve cardiovascular health for broad population of patients

Despite being known risk factors for poor cardiovascular outcomes, blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol remain undertreated among a large proportion of patients.

17 Nov 2020

Overweight and obesity in younger people associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19

Being younger doesn't protect against the dangers of COVID-19 if you are overweight, according to a new study from UT Southwestern.

17 Nov 2020

SARS-CoV-2-specific IgM / IgG responses accurately predict COVID-19 outcome

Researchers from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, recently built a proteome microarray with 20 out of the 28 predicted SARS-CoV-2 proteins to help understand IgM/IgG responses specific to SARS-CoV-2.

17 Nov 2020

Study identifies new factor that offers potential strategy for treating obesity

Obesity is a serious global health problem and a risk factor for diseases such as type II diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver disease.

17 Nov 2020

Investigational drug helped improve heart health in patients with chronic conditions

The investigational medication finerenone reduced the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other negative cardiovascular events in patients with chronic kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Novel drug reduces the risk of cardiovascular events for patients with Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease

A novel diabetes medication significantly reduces the risk of hospitalization for heart failure, heart attack and stroke, in patients with Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, according to late breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Study: Novel drug may treat reproductive health problems in women

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Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

Study sheds new light on how diabetes contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease

COVID-19's harmful neurological effects are more common in patients with hypertension, diabetes

Diabetes and hypertension may increase the risk of COVID-19 brain complications

Algorithm-driven program improves cholesterol, blood pressure levels

People with heart disease can receive high-dose or standard-dose flu vaccines for protection

Study: e-cigarette users have increased susceptibility to flu, COVID-19

Study highlights the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 among Black, Hispanic patients

Study finds more than half of in-hospital COVID-19 deaths among Black, Hispanic patients

ECG abnormalities can predict COVID-19 mortality

Two-thirds of older Americans would not seek treatment for depression, new poll shows

New program can remotely improve cardiovascular health for broad population of patients

Overweight and obesity in younger people associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2-specific IgM / IgG responses accurately predict COVID-19 outcome

Study identifies new factor that offers potential strategy for treating obesity

Investigational drug helped improve heart health in patients with chronic conditions

Novel drug reduces the risk of cardiovascular events for patients with Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease

Study: Novel drug may treat reproductive health problems in women

Lower dairy intake may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome

Clinical trials show SGLT2 inhibitor may benefit patients with type 2 diabetes

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