Archive: 20/03/2021

New treatment shows promise in preventing heart failure after heart attack

A study in mice finds treatment with a molecule called MCB-613 repairs heart tissue after a severe heart attack, preventing damage that can lead to heart failure. The findings are being presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the ...

Mar 20, 2021

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Children with adrenal insufficiency are 10 times more likely to die from COVID-19

Children with adrenal insufficiency—a condition in which the adrenal gland does not function properly—are at more than 10 times higher risk for COVID-19 complications and death compared with children with normal adrenal ...

Mar 20, 2021

Children, teens with type 1 diabetes had better glucose control during COVID-19 lockdown

Blood glucose levels improved among children and teens with type 1 diabetes during the first 12 weeks of COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's ...

Mar 20, 2021

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New lockdowns in Europe, overseas fans banned at Tokyo Olympics

Several European countries introduced new lockdown measures Saturday as they battled surging coronavirus infections, while Tokyo Olympics organisers were forced to announce an "unavoidable" ban on overseas fans to keep the ...

Mar 20, 2021

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White button mushrooms could slow progression of prostate cancer

The chemicals present in white button mushrooms may slow the progression of prostate cancer, according to a mouse study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.

Mar 20, 2021

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Few patients at risk for common high blood pressure disorder receive screening

Only 3% of patients at high risk for primary aldosteronism (PA), a common disorder that causes high blood pressure and can lead to heart and kidney complications, are screened for the condition, according to a study that ...

Mar 20, 2021

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Lifestyle program improves fertility for women with obesity, infertility

A lifestyle intervention targeting women with obesity and infertility is more effective in increasing the pregnancy rate compared with fertility treatments, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine ...

Mar 20, 2021

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Transgender youth face higher risk of conditions that affect heart health

Transgender youth have higher odds than cisgender youth of being diagnosed with medical conditions that can affect their overall metabolic and cardiovascular health, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, ...

Mar 20, 2021

Supplements may protect those with low vitamin D levels from severe COVID-19

Patients with low vitamin D levels who are hospitalized for COVID-19 may have a lower risk of dying or requiring mechanical ventilation if they receive vitamin D supplementation of at least 1,000 units weekly, according to ...

Mar 20, 2021

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Black women with PCOS have higher risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke

Black women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have higher risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke compared with white women, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual ...

Mar 20, 2021

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Archive: 20/03/2021

New treatment shows promise in preventing heart failure after heart attack

Children with adrenal insufficiency are 10 times more likely to die from COVID-19

Children, teens with type 1 diabetes had better glucose control during COVID-19 lockdown

New lockdowns in Europe, overseas fans banned at Tokyo Olympics

White button mushrooms could slow progression of prostate cancer

Few patients at risk for common high blood pressure disorder receive screening

Lifestyle program improves fertility for women with obesity, infertility

Transgender youth face higher risk of conditions that affect heart health

Supplements may protect those with low vitamin D levels from severe COVID-19

Black women with PCOS have higher risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke

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