Ratio of ω-6:ω-3 Fatty Acids Implicated in Obesity
Imbalance, which is typically 16:1 in a Western diet, leads to increased risk of weight gain, inflammation
Statins Offset Insulin-Related Cancer Risk in T2DM
Risks of cancer reduced with statins; greater risk reduction in those not receiving antihyperglycemic tx
Bariatric Surgery May Be Cost-Effective in Severely Obese Teens
Long-term clinical trials in adolescents with at least five years of follow-up data needed
Liraglutide Increases Heart Rate in T2DM With Stable CAD
Reduction in heart rate variability despite weight loss and improvement in metabolic parameters
Fewer Uncertain Thyroid Results With Core Needle vs Repeat FNA
Core-needle biopsy has better diagnostic performance than repeat fine-needle aspiration
Resveratrol Doesn’t Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Does not affect hepatic or peripheral insulin sensitivity in patients with well-controlled diabetes
Continued 2 Percent Daily Testosterone Safe, Effective
Also found to improve sex drive and energy in men with androgen deficiency
Saxagliptin Linked to Improved Albumin/Creatinine Ratios
No effect on estimated glomerular filtration rate
Switching Diet Drinks for Water Benefits Overweight Women
Greater decrease in weight, body mass index, fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR
More Support for Health Benefits of Chocolate
A component in cocoa seems to help control blood glucose and inflammation
