Yale researchers have redefined a key metric for diagnosing non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) in young, lean, healthy people. Too much liver fat can lead to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, hepatic steatohepatitis (NASH), cirrhosis as well as an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. For the past 10 years, the diagnostic […]
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COVID-19-Related Stress Could Trigger Increased Insulin Resistance, Transient Diabetes
A new study from investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) suggests elevated rates of newly diagnosed diabetes among patients presenting with COVID-19 may be the result of a transitory condition caused by acute physiological stress. Based on the results of their retrospective review, investigators purport increased inflammatory markers and lower […]
Resistance exercise superior to aerobic exercise for sleep
March 03, 2022 2 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Brellenthin AG, et al. Abstract 38. Presented at: Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions; March 1-4, 2022; Chicago. Disclosures: The authors report no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS […]
Future Solutions for Drug Resistance in HER2+ Breast Cancer
In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Ron Bose, MD, MPH, discussed HER2 drug resistance, its impact on treatment, and how new research may help in the future. For the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer, 8 targeted therapies have been FDA approved and have successfully improved survival and responses rates for […]