Obesity may exacerbate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, new study shows
New research from the University of Sheffield has found being overweight is an additional burden on brain health and it may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease.
New research from the University of Sheffield has found being overweight is an additional burden on brain health and it may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals announced that it has submitted its Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for RM 493 (setmelanotide) for the treatment of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)… read more.
New real-world data showed Trulicity (dulaglutide), from Eli Lilly, had significantly higher adherence and longer persistence compared to weekly injections of semaglutide or exenatide (BCise pen) in people… read more.
Novo Nordisk announced results from two real-world studies: EXPERT, which confirms the efficacy Ozempic (once–weekly semaglutide) demonstrated in the SUSTAIN clinical trial programme, and PATHWAY, which supports recommendations… read more.
The first patient dose has been delivered in SURPASS-CVOT, the phase III cardiovascular outcomes trial for tirzepatide, Eli Lilly and Company’s investigational dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist…. read more.
Health Canada has approved Rybelsus (semaglutide tablets) from Novo Nordisk as a treatment option to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, along with diet… read more.
Novo Nordisk announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorisation for Rybelsus (oral semaglutide), for the treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes to… read more.
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on diabetes, pre-diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are published online in European Heart Journal,(1) and on the ESC website.(2) They were developed in… read more.
By Bruce Sylvester There is no relationship between the so-called ‘obesity gene’ (FTO genotype/rs9939609) and the ability to lose weight, researchers reported on Sept. 21, 2016 in the BMJ/British… read more.
by Gary Finnegan: After years of increases, the rates of children who are overweight or obese are declining in Canada, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
by Bruce Sylvester: Psoriasis appears to be associated with type 2 diabetes, body mass index and obesity, researchers from a twin study reported on April 27, 2016 in… read more.
by Gary Finnegan: Rapid weight loss can lead to a loss of bone mass and an increased risk of bone fractures. A study by University of Copenhagen, Hvidovre… read more.
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