COVID-19 Death Rates Higher Among Kidney Transplant Candidates, Recipients
Among kidney transplant candidates and recipients, a greater proportion of non-White than White patients died from COVID-19, a study found.
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Insulin Resistance Linked to Risk for Major Depressive Disorder
Three surrogate measures of insulin resistance linked to increased risk for incident major depression
Risk for Postprostatectomy LUTS Associates With BMI, Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise
Results of an analysis of the effects of BMI and pelvic floor muscle exercise on quality of life for men with after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer.
FDA Approves Pfizer Booster Shots for Seniors, High-Risk Americans
Exactly who qualifies as high risk because of health or work reasons is not yet clear
Obesity Ups Survival in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The protective effect of high body mass index is not related to use of higher doses of chemotherapy, investigators reported.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Lead to Favorable Renal, CV Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes
Using certain glucose inhibitors in people with type 2 diabetes may also have a beneficial effect on renal and cardiovascular health, and weight.
Liraglutide Reduces Visceral Fat in Overweight, Obese Adults
Liraglutide plus diet and physical activity counseling reduce visceral and ectopic fat in overweight, obese adults at high risk for CVD
USPSTF Says Start Diabetes Screen at Age 35 for Those With Overweight, Obesity
Overweight or obese adults should be screened for prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and offered or referred for preventive interventions
BMI Fluctuations May Predict Poor Outcomes in CKD
High variability in body mass index is associated with an increased risk for death, requiring kidney replacement therapy, myocardial infarction, and stroke, investigators concluded.
Metabolic Syndrome Ups Major Cardiovascular, Death Risks in CKD
Avoiding even 1 metabolic syndrome component might decrease the risk for a cardiovascular event or premature death, investigators suggest.
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