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JAMA Network
Women who are overweight have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. It is unknown whether prior obesity still carries a higher baseline risk of breast cancer in women who have shed a significant amount of weight as compared to peers without obesity. Researchers assembled a retrospective matched cohort study of 69,260 women who were followed up for 5 years after bariatric surgery or the index date (1/1/2010 – 12/31/2016) to see whether there is a residual risk of breast cancer among patients who undergo bariatric surgery due to prior obesity. According to the findings, bariatric surgery was linked to a lower risk of breast cancer in women with prior obesity that was equivalent to a woman with a BMI under 25, as well as a lower risk when compared to all groups with a BMI of 25 or higher.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism April 18th 2023
British Medical Journal (The BMJ)
In a study including 73 meta-analyses and 8,601 unique articles, sugar consumption was associated with 18 endocrine/metabolic outcomes, 10 cardiovascular outcomes, seven cancer outcomes, and 10 other outcomes. Endocrine/metabolic outcomes included weight gain, ectopic fat accumulation, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, which were largely attributed to excessive consumption of fructose containing sugars.
Cardiology April 12th 2023
ACP Internist
Whether prescribing them for diabetes or weight loss, what factors should you consider when choosing among the seven approved GLP-1 agonist formulations? This concise review highlights the variables.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism March 15th 2023
Medical Professionals Reference (MPR)
Sibutramine, a serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine reuptake inhibitor, can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure that may place individuals with cardiovascular disease at risk.
All Specialties February 28th 2023
This 33-year-old man reports no other symptoms, and he isn’t on any medication. Medical history is unremarkable. CBC and comprehensive profile are normal, as are serum alpha-fetoprotein and beta-HCG. CT scans reveal bulky diffuse adenopathy. A cervical node biopsy showed poorly differentiated carcinoma. What is the appropriate therapy?
Family Medicine/General Practice February 15th 2023
The updated ADA standards have several significant changes. These include: A revised definition of HTN to match that of the ACC and AHA New recommendations for statin use Changes to recommendations around CKD treatment Revised weight loss goals Use of diabetes technology And much more
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism January 5th 2023