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ADA: Efpeglenatide Lowers Risk for Adverse CV Events in T2DM
Findings among patients with type 2 diabetes and history of cardiovascular disease or current kidney disease
Heart Failure Linked to Increased Incidence of Cancer
Increased rates of cancer seen among women and men and for cancer at multiple sites, including lip, oral cavity, pharynx, respiratory organs
ADA: Tirzepatide Noninferior, Superior to Semaglutide for T2DM
Greater reduction in glycated hemoglobin levels and improved weight loss seen with tirzepatide in type 2 diabetes
Migraine Ups Risk of Obstetric Complications
Authors recommend pregnant women with migraine be treated with high-risk pregnancy protocols
Untreated Sleep Apnea Tied to COVID-19 Infections, More Severe Cases
However, positive airway pressure therapy tied to lower rates of infection
Bariatric Surgery Beneficial for Class 1 Obesity
Individuals undergoing RYGB or sleeve gastrectomy lost up to 20 percent of their initial BMI; many had remission from T2DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia
Plant-Centered Diet May Lower LDL Cholesterol, CVD Risk
Diet low in saturated fat also associated with lower LDL-cholesterol, but not long-term risk for cardiovascular disease
Stroke Risk Up for Offspring of Moms With HTN in Pregnancy
Link between maternal hypertension during pregnancy and ischemic heart disease in offspring did not persist in sibling analyses
Most U.S. Adults Do Not Eat Enough Dietary Fiber
Less than 10 percent of adults typically meet the adequate daily fiber intake of 14 g per 1,000 kcal of energy intake
FETO Beneficial for Severe Left Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Studies examine benefits of fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion for severe, moderate left diaphragmatic hernia