New Metabolic Disease Articles from our Partners at Consultant 360

Sodium Restriction vs Diuretics: Which Option Is Best For Advanced CKD?

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Fluid overload and salt-sensitive hypertension are common with advanced chronic kidney disease and are associated with worse outcomes.

Exercise, Weight Loss Improves Cerebral Blood Flow

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In a recent study, researchers investigated whether a lifestyle intervention that incorporated weight loss and physical activity was associated with improved cerebral blood among individuals with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Even Slightly Elevated hs-cTnT Levels Associated With Mortality Risk

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While high-sensitivity cardiac troponin levels can be used as a biomarker for myocardial infarction, their potential for predicting outcomes among patients with chest pain without any underlying medical condition is not well established.

Low Kidney Function Linked to ASCVD Risk

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In a recent study, researchers investigated whether mildly reduced kidney function affected 10-year ASCVD risk among participants with unmedicated hypertension.

Novel LDL-C Estimation Superior to Standard Method

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In a recent study, researchers hypothesized that the adaptability of the novel method could make it more accurate among non-fasting patients.