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June 10, 2024
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Task force updates multispecialty guidance for diabetes, cardiorenal and metabolic diseases

Task force updates multispecialty guidance for diabetes, cardiorenal and metabolic diseases

PHILADELPHIA — A task force has issued an updated multispeciality guide to help clinicians manage diabetes, cardiorenal and metabolic diseases.

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June 07, 2024
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VIDEO: Neha J. Pagidipati, MD, MPH, discusses the impact of weight loss on cardiovascular risk

VIDEO: Neha J. Pagidipati, MD, MPH, discusses the impact of weight loss on cardiovascular risk

PHILADELPHIA — In this Healio video exclusive, Neha J. Pagidipati, MD, MPH, highlights growing evidence on the relationship between weight change and risk for cardiovascular disease.

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June 06, 2024
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Common sugar substitute facilitates blood clotting, raising risk for heart attack, stroke

Common sugar substitute facilitates  blood clotting, raising risk for heart attack, stroke

Xylitol, a low-calorie sugar substitute commonly found in gum and toothpaste, demonstrated prothrombotic properties, possibly raising risk for major adverse CV events, researchers reported.

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June 06, 2024
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Heart in Diabetes conference to spotlight cutting-edge clinical cardiometabolic science

Heart in Diabetes conference to spotlight cutting-edge clinical cardiometabolic science

Multidisciplinary experts from across cardiometabolic subspecialties will gather again to showcase the latest clinical research at the Heart in Diabetes CME Conference.

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June 05, 2024
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High BMI may increase risk of shoulder adhesive capsulitis in younger patients

High BMI may increase risk of shoulder adhesive capsulitis in younger patients

According to published results, younger patients with high BMI, diabetes or hyperlipidemia may be at increased risk for shoulder adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder.

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June 05, 2024
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Direct to Apple Watch compatibility announced for Dexcom G7 CGM

Direct to Apple Watch compatibility announced for Dexcom G7 CGM

A continuous glucose monitoring system has the capability to connect directly with the Apple Watch for people with diabetes, according to a press release from Dexcom.

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June 05, 2024
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High dose early mobilization raised mortality risk in ventilated patients with diabetes

High dose early mobilization raised mortality risk in ventilated patients with diabetes

SAN DIEGO — High dose early mobilization vs. usual care mobilization for ventilated patients negatively impacted those with diabetes, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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June 04, 2024
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Endocrine Society guideline: Most adults do not benefit from additional daily vitamin D

Endocrine Society guideline: Most adults do not benefit from additional daily vitamin D

BOSTON — Most adults should follow the National Academy of Medicine recommendations for daily vitamin D intake, though some populations could benefit from higher intake levels, according to a new clinical practice guideline.

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June 04, 2024
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High insulin levels may drive worse breast cancer outcomes for Black women

High insulin levels may drive worse breast cancer outcomes for Black women

BOSTON — Tumor samples from Black women diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer expressed higher levels of insulin signaling than samples from white women, suggesting hyperinsulinemia may play a role in disease outcomes, data show.

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June 03, 2024
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Diabetes rates on the rise for women aged 50 years and older with osteoporosis

Diabetes rates on the rise for women aged 50 years and older with osteoporosis

BOSTON — The percentage of women with osteoporosis who also had diabetes increased from 2009-2010 to 2017-2018, despite a decline in overall diabetes rates for women aged 50 years and older, according to data presented at ENDO 2024.

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