Metabolic Disease Articles from our Partners at Consultant 360

Physical Fitness Reduces Post-MI Mortality Risk

Being physically fit may not only help to reduce the risk of heart attacks, but may also decrease risk of mortality following a first heart attack, according to a new study.

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Could the Fatty Liver Index Predict Hypertension?

The fatty liver index might be a useful measure when predicting hypertension in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new study.

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Can Diabetes Drug Aid Post-Heart Attack Patients?
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A recent study examined whether the commonly used drug metformin can be used to assist recovery from a heart attack.

Could Fatty Liver Disease Increase Heart Failure Risk?
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A recent study examined the link between fatty liver disease and subclinical heart failure in obese adults.

High BMI, Poor Aerobic Fitness Increases Risk of Hypertension
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A new study examined the effects of a high body mass index and low aerobic capacity in adolescence on risk of hypertension in later life.