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Real-World Data Back ECMO Use in Critically Ill Patients With Obesity

— Obesity should not be considered a contraindication for use, say researchers

9 Hrs Ago
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Gender Clinic's Political Storm; Nursing Pillow Deaths; Drug Price Cut Concerns

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Aug 30, 2023
Insulin Calculator Cleared; Twice-Rejected Diabetes Drug; Ozempic for Alcohol Use?

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Aug 29, 2023
Company Selling Unproven Insulin Infusions in Legal Battle Over Money, Control

Court docs show firm evolved from Trina, a diabetes scheme that fell apart

Aug 29, 2023
'Big Win' for Anti-Obesity Medication in Heart Failure

Semaglutide led to meaningful reductions in symptoms, weight in patients with obesity and HFpEF

Aug 29, 2023
Company Selling Unproven Insulin Infusions in Legal Battle Over Money, Control

Court docs show firm evolved from Trina, a diabetes scheme that fell apart

'Big Win' for Anti-Obesity Medication in Heart Failure

Semaglutide led to meaningful reductions in symptoms, weight in patients with obesity and HFpEF

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Jazz Musician With Slowly Expanding Neck Mass Causing Dysphagia

Alcoholism, liver dysfunction highly linked with rare disease of unknown etiology

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There's More Than One Way to Treat Lipedema

Surgery may not always be the best option, case report finds

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What's the Cause of Neck Swelling, Fever in Young Woman?

Diagnosis of this rare disease is often a challenge

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Testosterone Loss in Older Men: Factors Beyond Age in the Mix

Several lifestyle, health factors associated with declining levels

Aug 28, 2023
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Case Grows for SGLT2 Inhibitors as Gout Treatment

Large cohort study shows expansive benefits

Aug 28, 2023
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Gender Affirming Surgeries Nearly Tripled in the U.S. From 2016 to 2019

Breast and chest procedures most common, followed by genital reconstruction

Aug 25, 2023
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SGLT2 Inhibitors, Rapid Titration, IV Iron Get a Boost in New European HF Guideline

Other recommendations also released for endocarditis, cardiomyopathies, ACS, and more

Aug 25, 2023
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Wegovy Reduces Heavy Symptom Burden of Obesity-Related Heart Failure

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and obesity becoming more common

Aug 25, 2023
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Diet, Stress Reduction During Pregnancy Improved Outcomes for Moms and Kids

Healthy lifestyle interventions improved fertility, postnatal outcomes in two studies

Aug 22, 2023
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Obesity's Public Health Threat; Divorce and Amputation Risk; Home Hormone Tests?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Aug 22, 2023
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
First Therapy Approved for Ultra-Rare Bone Disorder

Oral retinoid lands indication for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

Aug 16, 2023
FDA APPROVED palovarotene (Sohonos) over a photo of a skeleton of a fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva sufferer.
Liver Concerns Foil GLP-1 Drug; Not Enough Menopause Training; Wegovy Supply Limits

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Aug 15, 2023
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Rep. Jackson Rodeo Video Released; Earth's Hottest July; Amazon's Insulin Discounts

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Aug 15, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Unexpected Bonus Benefit With Lifestyle Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes

Weight loss may have helped boost employment

Aug 14, 2023
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Study Links 'Forever Chemicals' to Testicular Cancer in Military Personnel

Government response is "completely unacceptable," says co-chair of congressional PFAS Task Force

Aug 13, 2023
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Anti-Androgens Can Be Used for PCOS When Oral Contraceptives Can't

"Individual circumstances and perspectives" must be considered, researchers say

Aug 09, 2023
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Use of ART Did Not Harm Moms' Long-Term Cardiovascular Health

Only frozen embryo transfers linked to increased CVD risk

Aug 09, 2023
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