FGF1 and insulin control lipolysis by convergent pathways

Highlights•FGF1-FGFR1 signaling suppresses adipose lipolysis to curb hepatic glucose production•FGF1 suppresses lipolysis by inhibiting cAMP/PKA axis via PDE4D-S44 phosphorylation•Overexpression of PDE4D in the adipose tissue of diabetic mice corrects hyperglycemia•FGF1/PDE4D antilipolytic pathway is responsive to fed/fast states SummaryInexorable increases in insulin resistance, lipolysis, and hepatic glucose production (HGP) are hallmarks of type 2 diabetes. Previously,… Continue reading FGF1 and insulin control lipolysis by convergent pathways

Hypoglycemia associated with direct-acting anti-hepatitis C virus drugs: An epidemiologic surveillance study of the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)

Hypoglycemia induced by direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a rare but potentially life-threatening adverse reaction, which led to warnings by competent authorities. We therefore aimed to examine the hypoglycemic safety signal for DAAs. MethodsReports to the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) from 1… Continue reading Hypoglycemia associated with direct-acting anti-hepatitis C virus drugs: An epidemiologic surveillance study of the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)

Intermittent fasting: is there a role in the treatment of diabetes? A review of the literature and guide for primary care physicians

Type 2 Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia that causes numerous complications with significant long-term morbidity and mortality. The disorder is primarily due to insulin resistance particularly in liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue. In this review, we detail the hormonal mechanisms leading to the development of diabetes and discuss whether intermittent fasting… Continue reading Intermittent fasting: is there a role in the treatment of diabetes? A review of the literature and guide for primary care physicians

Association of Metabolic Health and Central Obesity With the Risk of Thyroid Cancer: Data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study

Background:It is unknown whether the risk of thyroid cancer differs among metabolically healthy/unhealthy, normal-weight, or obese women. We aimed to assess the association of metabolic health and obesity with thyroid cancer risk. Methods:The Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study is a population-based prospective cohort study. Data were obtained from 173,343 participants (age {greater than or equal… Continue reading Association of Metabolic Health and Central Obesity With the Risk of Thyroid Cancer: Data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study

Pharmacotherapy for adults with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

BackgroundPharmacotherapy provides an option for adults with overweight and obesity to reduce their bodyweight if lifestyle modifications fail. We summarised the latest evidence for the benefits and harms of weight-lowering drugs. MethodsThis systematic review and network meta-analysis included searches of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library (CENTRAL) from inception to March 23, 2021, for randomised controlled… Continue reading Pharmacotherapy for adults with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Cytokine signature for predicting new-onset prediabetes after acute pancreatitis: A prospective longitudinal cohort study

Highlights•Interleukin-1β at baseline predicts new-onset prediabetes after acute pancreatitis. •Interferon γ at baseline predicts new-onset prediabetes after pancreatitis. •Changes in adaptive immunity may underlie glucose derangements after pancreatitis. AbstractBackground/purposeAcute inflammation of the pancreas often leads to metabolic sequelae, the most common of which is new-onset prediabetes (and, ultimately, diabetes). However, there is a lack of… Continue reading Cytokine signature for predicting new-onset prediabetes after acute pancreatitis: A prospective longitudinal cohort study

Metabolic Syndrome-Related Hyperuricemia is Associated with a Poorer Prognosis in Patients with Colorectal Cancer: A Multicenter Retrospective Study

Hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome (MetS) have been shown to correlate with prognosis in patients with malignant tumors. The present study evaluated the relationship between preoperative hyperuricemia and MetS in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and analyzed the effect of this combination on prognosis within 5 years. Patients and Methods: The study enrolled patients who had undergone… Continue reading Metabolic Syndrome-Related Hyperuricemia is Associated with a Poorer Prognosis in Patients with Colorectal Cancer: A Multicenter Retrospective Study

Air pollution and endocrine disruptors induce human microbiome imbalances: A systematic review of recent evidence and possible biological mechanisms

Highlights•Environmental pollution could affect diversity of resident microbiota. •Environmental pollution could affect abundance of resident microbiota. •Studies suggest air pollution increases the abundance of streptococcus. •Studies suggest air pollution increases the abundance of veillionellales. •Scarcity of studies precludes observing consistent trends for other microbiota. AbstractA rich body of literature indicates that environmental factors interact with… Continue reading Air pollution and endocrine disruptors induce human microbiome imbalances: A systematic review of recent evidence and possible biological mechanisms

The 3p21.31 genetic locus promotes progression to type 1 diabetes through the CCR2/CCL2 pathway

•Serum CCL-2 levels are lower in individuals with islet autoantibodies and type 1 diabetes compared to controls. •The 3p21.31 genetic locus is associated with type 1 diabetes. •Serum CCL-2 levels are associated with the 3p21.31 genetic locus. •The 3p21.31 genetic locus is associated with gene expression of the CCL-2 receptor, CCR2. AbstractMultiple cross-sectional and longitudinal… Continue reading The 3p21.31 genetic locus promotes progression to type 1 diabetes through the CCR2/CCL2 pathway