Lipid & Metabolic

A recent paper calls into question the estimated national and global diabetes burden, and offers recommendations on how to better comprehend this important health challenge.

A recent study assessed the relevance of overweight and obesity to mortality risk in various populations.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has released an Expert Consensus Decision Pathway document for the lowering and management of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with nonstatin therapies.

Researchers compared the effects of various levels of exercise on intrahepatic triglyceride content and metabolic risk factors among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Researchers examined the effectiveness of aloe vera consumption on the reduction of fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c in a recent study.

A new study examined rates of discontinuation and restarting of statin treatment, offering insight into what patient characteristics are most associated with discontinuation.

A new study examined the effects of bariatric surgery on lipid profiles in obese patients.

A recent study compared weight loss and risk of adverse events associated with the 5 medications approved by the FDA for the management of obesity.

A recent study examined the cholesterol-lowering potential of barley, and its effect on cardiovascular disease risk.

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists has published 123 recommendations on diagnosing, treating, and managing obesity.