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<乌鸦传媒>Empagliflozin Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

But the drug didn't appear to lower the risk of incident nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy

<乌鸦传媒>Untangling GLP-1 Risks: Are Side Effects Overblown?

Experts tackle myths, data bias, and game-changing outcomes of obesity drugs

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<乌鸦传媒>New Study Teases Out Chocolate and Diabetes Connection

Eating more dark chocolate was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

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<乌鸦传媒>Serious Outcomes of Steatotic Liver Disease Hit Men and Women Differently

Liver cancer risk higher among men, while cirrhosis more common in women

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<乌鸦传媒>Tirzepatide Tops Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Head-to-Head Trial, Eli Lilly Says

Dual GLP-1/GIP drug yielded an average 47% greater relative weight loss compared to semaglutide

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1s: The Medications Redefining Diabetes and Obesity Treatment

Experts tackle access, equity, and the blockbuster drugs reshaping healthcare

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<乌鸦传媒>Supreme Court Appears Likely to Uphold Bans on Transgender Care for Minors

Justices' decision is not expected for several months

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<乌鸦传媒>ADA Advises Against Compounded GLP-1s; Growth Hormone Therapy Guide; T1D Outcomes Up

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

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<乌鸦传媒>Consider All Prior Fractures During Osteoporosis Assessment, Study Suggests

Even bone breaks in early adulthood were linked with a higher risk for fracture in older adults

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<乌鸦传媒>Drug Prices Negotiated by Medicare Still Higher Than Other Countries'

All drugs except one remained more expensive in the U.S.

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<乌鸦传媒>Fat in the Belly Correlates With Brain Amyloid

Lower HDL cholesterol also linked with high amyloid in the brain, says researcher

A photo of transgender-rights advocates gathered for a rally at the state Capitol complex in Nashville, Tennessee.

<乌鸦传媒>The Supreme Court Takes Up Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The justices will hear arguments on Wednesday

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<乌鸦传媒>HIV Doesn't Cause AIDS and Other Conspiracies RFK Jr. Endorsed

He has also claimed Wi-Fi causes cancer and that antidepressants are to blame for mass shootings

<乌鸦传媒>Benefits of HPV Vaccination; Contraindications to Newer Obesity Drugs

Also in TTHealthWatch: minimum effective dose of pneumococcal vaccines

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<乌鸦传媒>IG Live December 2: The Weight of Wegovy

How GLP-1 drugs are reshaping medicine

Semaglutide (GLP-1) weight-loss drug Wegovy

<乌鸦传媒>Biden Proposes Coverage of Obesity Drugs in Medicare, Medicaid

Federal government would pick up about three-fourths of the cost for Medicaid coverage

Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.

<乌鸦传媒>Thyroid Drug & Bone Loss; GLP-1s' Renal Benefit; Menopause Musculoskeletal Syndrome

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

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<乌鸦传媒>Are GLP-1 Drugs Putting an End to Bariatric Surgery?

A conversation with bariatric surgeon Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD

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<乌鸦传媒>Many Drinkers Cut Back After Starting Obesity Meds, Study Finds

In WeightWatchers study, 45% decreased their alcohol use after initiating a weight-loss drug

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<乌鸦传媒>COVID Contrarians Rise; Philly Residents Want Union; What Happens After IVF Mix-Up?

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Philly's Tax on Sugary Drinks Did Not Trim Kids' Obesity

"Weight is multifactorial," researcher noted

Donna Cooper holds up a dosage of Wegovy, a drug used for weight loss, at her home, March 1, 2024, in Front Royal, Va.

<乌鸦传媒>Even With Access to Blockbuster Obesity Drugs, Some People Don't Lose Weight

"It's discouraging," says one patient

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<乌鸦传媒>CGM Uptake Very Low for Vulnerable Diabetes Populations

But how to achieve equitable use remains "complicated," says expert

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<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Towns Plunge Into Debates About Fluoride in Water

"I didn't realize it would be such a heated discussion," says a mayor of one such town

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<乌鸦传媒>'A Watershed Moment': GLP-1 Drug Succeeds in Late-Stage MASH Trial

First positive phase III study for a GLP-1 agonist in chronic liver disease

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<乌鸦传媒>Texas Has Sued Three Doctors Over Youth Gender-Affirming Care

All three physicians could lose their licenses

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<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated Guidance

Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc Killed After Presentation; Bird Flu Mutations Worrying; Americans Snub COVID Vax

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a glucose meter lying on a box of metformin tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Metformin Use Linked to Fewer Asthma Attacks

Addition of GLP-1 drugs led to an even greater reduction

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<乌鸦传媒>75% of Adults Overweight or Obese; Global Diabetes Tx Lacking; Hidden Bone Data?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

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<乌鸦传媒>Over 50% of U.S. Adults Qualify for Ozempic, Wegovy

Most are eligible for weight management indication

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<乌鸦传媒>Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking RFK Jr.'s Claims

Trump's pick to lead HHS has called the mineral "industrial waste"

<乌鸦传媒>Extended Dosing Intervals Possible With Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular Edema

In the third year, 88% of patients could go 12 weeks or longer with 8-mg dose

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<乌鸦传媒>Oral Drug Safe, Effective in Kids With Achondroplasia

No adverse events resulted in treatment discontinuation

AHA over a photo of McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Tirzepatide Officially Puts GLP-1 Meds on the Map for Heart Failure Benefit

SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement

<乌鸦传媒>Multiple Chronic Conditions and Death; Diabetes Treatment for Gout

Also in TTHealthWatch: frailty as a predictor of dementia

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<乌鸦传媒>Lowest Paid Medical 乌鸦传媒 in 2024

These eight specialties earn the least, with many averaging less than $300k per year

A photo of a man holding a semaglutide injection pen.

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 Drugs Could Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder

Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations

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<乌鸦传媒>Gender-Affirming Care Isn't Just for Adults, Say AMA Delegates

One pediatric endocrinologist called it "lifesaving" for her patients

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<乌鸦传媒>16% of Adults Have Diabetes; Compounded Semaglutide Deaths; Testosterone Tx Surge

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

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