Endocrinology
New research has revealed a significant link between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), sleep apnea, and an increased risk of developing diabetes. According to a study presented at the 86th Annual Meeting of The Endocrine Society, women with PCOS who suffer from sleep apnea may be at a higher risk for
Endocrinology
Diabetic patients with hypertension can effectively control their blood pressure using olmesartan medoxomil in combination with hydrochlorothiazide, according to a study published in Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. The combination of this antihypertensive drug with a low-dose diuretic potentiates the blood pressure-lowering effect of either agent alone, achieving the recommended blood
Endocrinology
Research published in the Liver Transplantation journal suggests that hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection may trigger diabetes in liver transplant recipients. A cohort of 555 liver transplant patients without pre-existing diabetes was followed for a median duration of 5 years, with 37.7% developing de novo diabetes. The study found
Cardiology
Research from the United States reveals that genetic factors play a significant role in determining susceptibility to atherosclerosis and influence the effects of estrogens and progestins in arterial vessel disease. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism found that estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone
Cardiology
Researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis conducted a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the effectiveness of lipid-lowering medication (LLM) on all-cause mortality in patients with known coronary heart disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, analyzed data from 16,470 patients with
