Tag: disease
Wegovy reduces risk of death in some people with heart disease, research indicates
The active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic reduced the risk of heart attacks and strokes in a large trial of…
‘Game-changing’ blood test can reduce heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes could soon be offered a new blood test which may be able to detect if…
ADA 2023 NEWS: Coordinated care approach improves care for people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease
Multi-disciplinary care between cardiologists, diabetes specialists and other team members can increase the prescriptions of evidence-based therapies to help treat…
Revised chronic kidney disease guideline published
Updated recommendations on how to manage chronic kidney disease are now available for healthcare professionals to access. Entitled ‘KDIGO 2022…
Diabetes foot disease hospital admissions significantly on the rise, research reveals
Hospital admissions for diabetes-related foot disease conditions and minor amputations are drastically on the rise, academics have said. During the…
Empagliflozin reduces risks of chronic kidney disease, study reports
Latest research published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that people on empagliflozin therapy are less likely…
Antihyperglycaemic drugs are beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors are more beneficial than sulfonylureas for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and type…
Review outlines role of melatonin in chronic kidney disease
Melatonin ameliorates the pathophysiology associated with chronic kidney disease, a new study has identified. As part of the review, a…
Dementia risk doubles with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Individuals with at least two of the diseases type 2 diabetes, stroke or heart disease more likely to develop dementia…
Heart disease risk increases during pregnancy amongst people with diabetes, research shows
Women with gestational diabetes should be offered long-term cardiovascular follow-up and lifestyle advice after giving birth, academics have said. A…