Obesity
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Diabetes drug’s new weight-loss indication fuels cost-benefit debate
Health plans’ coverage of semaglutide, branded as Wegovy – which has a $1,300-a-month price tag – is not a sure thing.
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Modest calorie reduction plus exercise linked with improved vascular health
It’s “not entirely clear” why greater calorie restriction did not translate to greater vascular benefit, noted the lead author of the paper.
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Even 10 minutes of daily exercise beneficial after ICD implantation
Significant reductions in hard clinical outcomes shown in a new study reiterate the “profound” underutilization of cardiac rehabilitation,...
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‘Shocking’ early complications from teen-onset type 2 diabetes
Almost two-thirds of study participants had at least one diabetes complication in young adulthood, around 15 years after diagnosis. A handful died...
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ADA/EASD draft guidance aims to bring adults with type 1 diabetes out of shadows
The new draft ADA/EASD consensus report offers an algorithm for diagnosing type 1 diabetes, a clear call for state-of-the-art technology, and an...
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Meta-analysis supports cardiovascular benefits of EPA
Omega-3 fatty acids improved cardiovascular outcomes, with a greater risk reduction in studies of eicosapentaenoic acid alone rather than combined...
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Early complications after bariatric/metabolic surgery
The seven advice statements range from a call for high familiarity with interventions to specific approaches for managing postoperative leaks.
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Obesity hypoventilation: Moving the needle on underrecognition
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‘Staggering’ doubling of type 2 diabetes in children during pandemic
Two new studies show a shocking increase in type 2 diabetes among U.S. children during the pandemic, with increased severity at presentation....
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‘Stunning’ twincretin beats semaglutide for A1c, weight reduction in T2D
Head-to-head pivotal trial results show weekly tirzepatide injections surpassed 1 mg semaglutide weekly for A1c reduction and weight loss.