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29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Two medication classes reduced cardiovascular and liver events in people with type 2 diabetes
Endocrine Society

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and SGLT-2 inhibitors lower the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks and severe liver complications compared to other diabetes treatments, according to data being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Thyroid eye disease patients report maintained improvement 2 years after teprotumumab infusions
Endocrine Society

Most patients with thyroid eye disease treated with teprotumumab didn’t require additional treatments nearly 2 years later, according to industry-supported research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass., and published in the journal Thyroid.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
More women report hip fractures earlier in life
Endocrine Society

Older women with low bone density are more likely to experience their first hip fracture in their 60s compared to older ages, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Hot flashes in menopausal women may signal increased risk for heart and metabolic issues
Endocrine Society

Women experiencing moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms face a three times greater risk for metabolic-dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) compared to those with mild symptom severity, according to research being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Study finds potentially treatable factors to improve symptoms in men stopping illicit steroids
Endocrine Society

Men who illicitly used steroids to boost muscle size and physical performance and have stopped in the past year have impaired sexual function compared with men currently using steroids, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Almost 20% of breast cancer survivors may experience excess weight gain
Endocrine Society

Almost one out of five breast cancer survivors may experience weight gain of more than 10%, suggests a study presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass. A number of factors are associated with excessive weight gain, the researchers found.

30-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
ASCO: New ‘Armored’ CAR produces significant responses in patients whose cancers don't respond to current CAR T cell therapies
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

A new “armored” form of CAR T cell therapy may be able to help patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma whose cancers do not respond to currently available CAR T cell therapies. The Phase I clinical trial was presented at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
GLP-1 medications for type 2 diabetes and obesity may lower risk of acute pancreatitis
Endocrine Society

Medications for type 2 diabetes and obesity known as GLP-1 receptor agonists may lower the risk of acute pancreatitis recurrence in people with obesity and those with type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Risk for heart attack and stroke increases in people with obesity for a decade or more
Endocrine Society

People under age 50 have a greater risk for heart attack or stroke if they’ve lived with obesity for 10 years, according to industry-sponsored research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Anti-obesity medication tirzepatide remains effective even for those with diabetes and other complications
Endocrine Society

Having medical conditions linked to obesity does not impact the total weight loss achieved with the anti-obesity medication tirzepatide, according to an industry-supported study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
People with well-controlled, long-duration type 1 diabetes may still face high risk of heart disease
Endocrine Society

People who have had type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years without kidney complications may still be at substantial risk for heart disease, despite excellent control of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Newswise: New Study Finds Increased Disparities in Cancer Survival by Health Insurance Status following Introduction of Immunotherapy Drugs
Released: 1-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New Study Finds Increased Disparities in Cancer Survival by Health Insurance Status following Introduction of Immunotherapy Drugs
American Cancer Society (ACS)

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows increased disparities in survival by health insurance status among individuals newly diagnosed with advanced cancers in the United States following the introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Higher blood concentrations of testosterone are associated with reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes in men under 65
Endocrine Society

Testosterone appears protective against developing type 2 diabetes in men who are overweight or obese and under age 65, but not in men over that age, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
GLP-1 has the power to change taste sensitivity in women with obesity
Endocrine Society

Semaglutide improved taste sensitivity, changed gene expression in the tongue that’s responsible for taste perception, and changed the brain’s response to sweet tastes, according to research presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Race and social vulnerability impact glycemic control in people with diabetes
Endocrine Society

People of color and those who experience social vulnerability are more likely to experience worse glycemic control than their white counterparts, according to research presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Prediabetes raises Mexicans’ risk of dying prematurely of heart or kidney disease
Endocrine Society

Prediabetes increases the risk of dying before age 75, particularly due to heart disease, kidney disease and acute diabetic complications, according to a new study presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Released: 1-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Childhood sedentariness may cause premature liver damage in young adulthood
Endocrine Society

Children who are sedentary for more than six waking hours a day have a significantly increased risk of severe fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis by young adulthood, a new study finds. The research findings will be presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass and published in Nature’s npj Gut and Liver.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Insurance often denies GLP-1 medications for teens with type 2 diabetes, obesity
Endocrine Society

Health insurance companies often deny coverage for new medications that treat children and teens with obesity and type 2 diabetes, meaning many patients who need treatment are unable to afford it, according to a study presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Released: 1-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Clinical trials show promise in treating central nervous system lymphoma, breast cancer, and glioblastoma
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers are leading 3 separate studies with encouraging results in treating patients with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, breast cancer, and glioblastoma. These findings are among more than 80 studies presented at ASCO that are led by Dana-Farber-affiliated researchers.

31-May-2024 8:00 AM EDT
ASCO: Novel CAR T therapy and shorter targeted therapy durations show promise for patients with leukemia
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center presented positive clinical results from two studies today at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.



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