Nephrology
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Advance of disease driven by high BMI, with social determinants of health playing a role
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One specific gut microbe may be a major factor
Once-weekly CagriSema reduced body weight more than either agent alone
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These were patients with "really debilitating diabetes," says investigator
Another study showed two high doses were better at reducing HbA1c vs a 14-mg dose
Plus, two other studies on retatrutide show benefit in type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease
More positive results in CLEAR Outcomes sub-analysis
Superior to once-a-day insulin glargine U100 and degludec
Daily orforglipron also lowered HbA1c in type 2 diabetes
Phase IIb ENLIVEN trial saw success with various doses of pegozafermin
Randomized trial suggests benefit is largely in those with 40-60% ejection fraction
Surgeons in Sri Lanka removed the record-setting stone earlier this month
Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff
Researcher warns of "alarm fatigue" if thresholds aren't optimized to patient
Randomized trial strengthens the argument for adopting this type of dialysis beyond the ICU
No link between grade and cancer-specific survival, active surveillance still an option for many
Study findings highlight the importance of prioritizing eye care, diabetic retinopathy screening
