Drugs Affecting Body Weight and Fat Distribution
List of therapeutic drug classes that are associated with significant weight gain and changes in fat distribution (lipodystrophy) and metabolism.
Metabolic Disorders
Could Infection, Inflammation, and Metabolic Alterations Early in Life Increase Risk for Psychosis?
Three-quarters of all psychiatric disorders occur by early adulthood (mid-20s). This fact suggests that bio-psychosocial factors occurring from the fetal period through early adulthood could play a crucial role in risk. This nonsystematic review sought to synthesize key epidemiological evidence of relevant risk factors.
Functional Impairment in Patients With HIV Linked to Higher Cardiometabolic Risk
Investigators assessed differences in functional status and cardiometabolic risks among patients with HIV from multinational groups.
Risk for Severe COVID-19 Decreases After Surgical Intervention for Weight Loss
Researchers conducted a study to determine whether surgical intervention for weight loss decreases the risk for severe COVID-19.
Race/Ethnicity-Linked Differences Seen in Type 1 Diabetes Management
There are significant race/ethnicity-associated differences in management of type 1 diabetes.
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Hepatic Steatosis in Obesity and T2DM
Similar decline in liver fat fraction seen for sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass from surgery to one-year follow-up.
Healthy Diet Associated With Lower Risk for and Severity of COVID-19
Investigators assessed the association between diet quality and risk for and severity of COVID-19, as well as its relationship with socioeconomic deprivation.
Unique Risks in People With Familial Hypercholesterolemia and COVID-19
People with familial hypercholesterolemia with COVID-19 risk endothelial dysfunction. Therapy should continue during the course of the virus.
The Intersection of Demographic Factors and Comorbidities on Mortality Risk in Patients With COVID-19
Investigators conducted a study to determine the relationship between demographic characteristics and comorbidities on the risk of mortality in patients with COVID-19.
Diabetes Drug Class May Affect COVID-19 Outcomes
Researchers sought to identify which medications for type 2 diabetes may be associated with severity of COVID-19.
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