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Metabolic Syndrome on the Rise Among Young Adults in the United States

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among young adults in the United States is rising.

Unique Metabolic Signature Predicts Transition to T2D After Gestational Diabetes

Amino acid dysmetabolism can be detected during the early postpartum period and is predictive of the transition from gestational diabetes to type 2 diabetes.

Suboptimal Cardiometabolic Screening Rates for Patients With Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Atopic Dermatitis

Despite their known associations, patients with psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and atopic dermatitis are not often screened for cardiometabolic comorbidities.

How Does Gender-Affirming Hormone Treatment Affect the Metabolic Profile in Transgender Individuals?

Cross-sex hormone therapy may have a negative effect on lipid profile and glucose levels in transgender men but not in transgender women.

Apremilast Improves Psoriatic Disease and Cardiometabolic Markers

A novel study assesses the safety and efficacy of apremilast in patients with psoriasis and evaluates the treatment as a metabolic modulator.

New Dosage Options of Potassium Phosphates Injection Available From Fresenius Kabi

Potassium Phosphates Injection is a phosphorus replacement product.

Examining Metabolic Syndrome Components in Genetic Parkinson Disease

Certain components of metabolic syndrome may be more common in patients with Parkinson disease who are carriers of an LRRK2 mutation compared with other PD etiologies.

Regardless of Weight, Metabolic Health Tied to New Diabetes

There is a significant increased risk for diabetes mellitus in postmenopausal women who are metabolically unhealthy.

Relationship Between Arterial Stiffness and Depression Mediated by Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammation

Metabolic syndrome, including hypertension, obesity, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia, promote arterial stiffness, which has been linked to depression.

Age-Related Differences in Plasma Cholestanol, Lathosterol Found in Pilot Study

There may be age-related differences in the plasma levels of cholestanol and lathosterol as well as in their respective ratios to cholesterol levels.