Although obesity is a well-recognised risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the impact of long-term body mass index (BMI) changes in overweight or obese adults, on the risk of heart failure, CVD and mortality has not been quantified. MethodsThis population-based cohort study used routine UK primary care electronic health data linked to secondary care and… Continue reading Long-term body mass index changes in #overweight and #obese adults and the risk of heart failure, #cardiovascular disease and mortality: a cohort study of over 260,000 adults in the UK
Category: Endocrinology
Therapeutic Repurposing of #Biguanides in #Cancer
Biguanides exert antitumor activities through various biochemical mechanisms involving mitochondrial complex I, AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and/or mitochondrial glycerophosphate dehydrogenase (mGPD). Biguanides selectively target subpopulations of cancer cells addicted to oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). Metabolic adaptations triggered by biguanide exposure could be potential targets to improve the antitumor efficacy of biguanides.… Continue reading Therapeutic Repurposing of #Biguanides in #Cancer
#Metabolic syndrome and #gastric cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Gastric cancer (GC) is the fifth diagnosed cancer worldwide and the third leading cause of death for cancer. Recent reports suggest that metabolic syndrome (MetS) has a role in etiology, progression or prognosis on GC. The aim of this study is to systematically review the evidence on the association between MetS and GC risk and… Continue reading #Metabolic syndrome and #gastric cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Association of Type 2 #Diabetes Mellitus and Glycemic Control With Intracranial Plaque Characteristics in Patients With Acute Ischemic #Stroke
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has shown to be associated with carotid plaque vulnerability. However, the impact of T2DM on intracranial artery atherosclerosis is not well‐understood. Purpose To evaluate the association of diabetes and glycemic control with intracranial atherosclerotic plaque characteristics identified by three‐dimensional contrast enhanced MR vessel wall imaging in patients after acute ischemic… Continue reading Association of Type 2 #Diabetes Mellitus and Glycemic Control With Intracranial Plaque Characteristics in Patients With Acute Ischemic #Stroke
OR10-1 – Efficacy of High-Intensity Intermittent #Training for Improving Cardio-Metabolic Health in Women With #Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and complex endocrinopathy with significant metabolic and reproductive manifestations, carrying a major health and economic burden. Consistent improvements in clinical outcomes have been reported as a result of exercise training, but shortfalls with exercise prescription are evident. Research suggests that high-intensity intermittent training (HIIT) is feasible, well tolerated… Continue reading OR10-1 – Efficacy of High-Intensity Intermittent #Training for Improving Cardio-Metabolic Health in Women With #Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
#Semaglutide 2·4 mg once a week in adults with #overweight or #obesity, and type 2 diabetes (STEP 2): a randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial
Background This trial assessed the efficacy and safety of the GLP-1 analogue once a week subcutaneous semaglutide 2·4 mg versus semaglutide 1·0 mg (the dose approved for diabetes treatment) and placebo for weight management in adults with overweight or obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Methods This double-blind, double-dummy, phase 3, superiority study enrolled adults with… Continue reading #Semaglutide 2·4 mg once a week in adults with #overweight or #obesity, and type 2 diabetes (STEP 2): a randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial
Hormone therapy as a possible solution for post #menopausal women with #nocturia results of a pilot trial
To observe the impact of different hormonal treatment options on nocturia, its causative factors and bother in postmenopausal women. Methods: This prospective study recruited 245 postmenopausal women and divided them into four treatment groups based on patient's choice: Estrogen + Progesterone (E+P), Estrogen-only in patients with a prior hysterectomy, tissue-selective estrogen complex (TSEC) and no… Continue reading Hormone therapy as a possible solution for post #menopausal women with #nocturia results of a pilot trial
#Olfactory dysfunction predicts the development of #dementia in older patients with type 2 #diabetes
Olfactory dysfunction is associated with the transition from normal cognition to dementia in persons without type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to investigate whether olfactory dysfunction could be an early marker of future dementia in older patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods This exploratory study included 151 older Japanese outpatients with type 2 diabetes who… Continue reading #Olfactory dysfunction predicts the development of #dementia in older patients with type 2 #diabetes
#Statin use is associated with lower prevalence of advanced liver #fibrosis in patients with type 2 diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at increased risk of both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and advanced liver fibrosis related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Statin use is known to reduce the incidence of CVD while evidence on an effect on NAFLD severity is limited. Methods This is a cross-sectional study performed with data… Continue reading #Statin use is associated with lower prevalence of advanced liver #fibrosis in patients with type 2 diabetes