Cardiovascular Disease
Stress, infertility ‘interwoven’ in PCOS, but treatments may improve odds for pregnancy
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher likelihood of experiencing infertility and subfertility, which can harm mental health and trigger stress, but not everyone with this disorder will require assisted reproduction to conceive.
Rate of kidney replacement therapy for primary glomerular disease varies by country
Rate of kidney replacement therapy for end-stage kidney disease due to primary glomerular disease varies between European countries and was highest for immunoglobulin A nephropathy and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, study data show.
Hormone therapy use among menopausal women continues to decline, despite proven safety
CHICAGO — Hormone therapy use among menopausal women has fallen to just 1.8% as of 2023, data show, despite evidence and clinical guidance suggesting HT is safe and effective for most women for bothersome menopausal symptoms.
Top in endocrinology: PFAS exposure during pregnancy; once-weekly insulin
Exposure to high amounts of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances during pregnancy may cause long-term increases in weight and fat mass, according to research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Peter Libby, MD, to keynote annual CMHC, with focus on revolutionizing atherosclerosis care
The Cardiometabolic Health Congress announced that Peter Libby, MD, one of the foremost authorities in atherosclerosis, will deliver the keynote address at its upcoming 19th annual conference.
Deep-learning model based on retinal images may help assess cardiovascular disease risk
The retinal image-based, deep-learning cardiac BioAge model accurately stratified individuals by traditional cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers, with leukocyte telomere length inversely related to BioAge score, researchers reported.
Premature menopause may negate ‘longevity benefit’ of women vs. men
Menopause onset before age 40 years appears to negate a longevity benefit women typically have over men, particularly among women who also undergo hormone therapy, researchers reported.
Q&A: Overlooked health issues that ‘need to be addressed’ in Asian communities
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, or AA and NH/PI, communities continue to face significant racial disparities in health care access and outcomes across the United States, according to an expert.
Levothyroxine therapy may reduce CV risk for adults with subclinical hypothyroidism
Adults with subclinical hypothyroidism may have a lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events if they receive levothyroxine therapy compared with no treatment, according to a study published in Thyroid.
Consuming fruits, vegetables may benefit hypertension treatment, reduce CKD progression
Fruits and vegetables may be beneficial in the treatment of hypertension to reduce chronic kidney disease progression, according to published data.