Entries by aaron

Non-Invasive Liver Scores Predict Carotid Atherosclerosis in Type 1 Diabetes, reveals research

Researchers have discovered that non-invasive liver disease scores predict preclinical atherosclerosis in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), proposing a novel approach to identify patients at higher cardiovascular risk. The results, obtained using carotid ultrasonography, indicate that markers of hepatic fibrosis are highly correlated with carotid plaque presence, particularly in patients with both steatosis and […]

Possible Sarcopenia Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risk among elderly: Study

Researchers have found in a new study that possible sarcopenia is associated with an increased risk of new-onset composite cardiovascular disease (CVD), indicating that CVD risk may emerge before progression to definite sarcopenia. Additionally, a longer 5-chair stand test (5-CST) time correlated with higher CVD risk, with sex-specific differences in association. Sarcopenia, an age-related condition, […]

Intermittent fasting comparable to traditional diets for weight loss, suggests research

Intermittent fasting diets appear to have similar benefits to traditional calorie-restricted diets for weight loss, suggests an analysis of trial evidence published by The BMJ today. Alternate day fasting also demonstrates greater benefits compared with both calorie restriction and other intermittent fasting approaches, but the researchers say longer trials are needed to substantiate these findings. […]

Restless Leg Syndrome in CKD Patients Strongly Linked to Iron Deficiency, reveals study

Researchers have discovered that Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), a painful neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible craving for movement of the legs, is far more prevalent among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those who are on dialysis. The research, carried out at Madras Medical College, Chennai, showed that iron deficiency is a significant […]

New drug for diabetes and obesity shows promising results

Lower blood sugar and increased fat burning – without negatively affecting appetite or muscle mass. These are some of the most promising effects of a new potential drug treatment for people with type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to a new study published in the journal Cell by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University. […]

Low FODMAP diet can ease GI symptoms of those with endometriosis: Study

A low FODMAP diet developed by Monash University researchers for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been shown to improve gastrointestinal symptoms in women with endometriosis. Sixty percent of study participants responded to the Low FODMAP Diet (LFD), compared to 26 per cent who responded to a control diet based on Australian Dietary Guidelines. The majority […]

Paternal Mental Distress Linked to Child Development, suggests study

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that paternal mental distress during the perinatal period is a modifiable risk factor affecting child development. Further addressing fathers’ mental health during the transition to parenthood could play a crucial role in improving outcomes for both parents and their children. To reduce the […]