May 24, 2023

Recent research has examined the relationship between body fat, sarcopenia, inflammation, and brain health in older adults. Findings indicate that maintaining a healthy fat percentage and muscle strength could be important for supporting cognitive health and preventing cognitive decline. Obesity and sarcopenia are associated with cognitive impairments in older age. Body fat and components of...

A recent study highlights significant health disparities between Pacific Islander Americans and Asian Americans, with Pacific Islanders experiencing notably higher risks of obesity and hypertension. These findings stress the importance of disaggregating health data to expose differences and critical needs within the broader Asian and Pacific Islander American communities. Pacific Islander Americans show higher obesity...

Recent research uncovers a link between obesity, metabolic health, and the risk of kidney stones, prompting healthcare providers to consider metabolic status in prevention strategies. This includes monitoring metabolic health even in individuals of normal weight and implementing weight loss interventions for obese populations as an integral part of kidney stone prevention. Obesity and an...

According to a new meta-analysis, obesity increases the risk of all-cause and vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women while potentially serving as a protective factor against pelvic fractures. These results highlight the importance of weight management in mitigating fracture risks among this population. Obesity correlates with a higher risk of all-cause fractures, including vertebral fractures in...

An extensive study focusing on obesity and chronic kidney disease uncovers the beneficial effects of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, glucagon-like peptide-1 analogues, and bariatric surgery. Obesity, known to drive chronic kidney disease, can cause kidney disease independently of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Diabetes and obesity together accelerate chronic kidney disease. Recent randomized controlled trials...

A comprehensive review explores the endocannabinoid system’s impact on pancreatic islet physiology and dysfunction and its potential as a treatment target for metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes. The endocannabinoid system plays a vital role in metabolism regulation and other physiological processes. The endocannabinoid system is active within the pancreatic islets, impacting insulin and glucagon expression...

In this exclusive MD Newsline webcast Dr. Edidong Kaminska & Dr. Beth Adams will discuss details behind diagnosing and treating Atopic Dermatitis in patients of color. Register here to view the webcast. Dr. Edidong Kaminska is a board-certified dermatologist with over 10 years of experience. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of...

A recent study developed a novel methodology to identify lapses in diabetic retinopathy care, providing insightful analysis on racial and ethnic disparities in the continuity of care. Findings show a pressing need for targeted interventions to minimize gaps and improve patient outcomes. Researchers have developed a reliable methodology to detect lapses in diabetic retinopathy care...

A study examining race and gender disparities in acute outcomes and treatment of acute ischemic stroke patients with diabetes reveals that minority groups and women experience worse outcomes and are less likely to receive evidence-based reperfusion therapy compared to White patients and men. This is the first study to concurrently examine race and sex differences...