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For severely obese patients

Bariatric Embolization Feasible for Severely Obese

Technical success rate of 100 percent in five patients, with no major adverse events observed
Lixisenatide is more effective than placebo for older patients with uncontrolled diabetes on their current medication

Lixisenatide Beneficial in Seniors With Uncontrolled Diabetes

Improved HbA1c reduction versus placebo in older patients uncontrolled on current medications
Circulating extracellular RNAs are associated with insulin resistance

Circulating Extracellular RNAs Linked to Insulin Resistance

In age-, sex-, and BMI-adjusted models, 18 ex-RNAs were associated with insulin resistance
Fluid-filled intragastric balloons used to treat obesity have been linked to two different types of adverse events

FDA Issues Safety Alert for Fluid-Filled Intragastric Balloons

Some devices are over-inflating, and some have been linked to acute pancreatitis, agency says
Total retinal blood flow is significantly lower in eyes of patients with diabetic macular edema

Total Retinal Blood Flow Lower in Diabetic Macular Edema

Findings from en face Doppler OCT in patients with diabetic macular edema versus healthy eyes
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Similar Metabolic Response to Animal, Plant Protein Diets

Similar improvements of metabolism and CV risk factors in T2DM with isocaloric diets
Albuminuria is associated with cognitive impairment

Review Links Albuminuria to Cognitive Impairment, Dementia

Worse global cognitive performance and accelerated cognitive decline for subjects with albuminuria
Sending medication adherence reminders following fresh-start dates (life and calendar events indicating the start of new cycles) is not effective for increasing medication adherence

Rx Adherence Reminders No More Effective at ‘Fresh Start’ Dates

No difference in proportion of days covered for birthday, new year reminders vs control reminder
Daily low-dose aspirin may increase the live birth rate for women with high levels of inflammation who previously lost a pregnancy

Miscarriage Risk in Women With High hsCRP Down With Aspirin

Findings in women attempting conception with elevated hsCRP and prior pregnancy loss
High levels of air pollution may increase some Hispanic children's risk of type 2 diabetes

Ambient Air Pollution May Raise T2DM Risk in Hispanic Children

Study of obese Hispanic children suggests smog may increase odds of developing type 2 diabetes