Despite substantial treatment advances, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death in the world. Recent research has revealed that nearly seven in ten cases of CVD can be explained by modifiable risk factors: such as high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, low education, smoking, dyslipidaemia, poor diet, strength and physical activity, diabetes, depression, and air pollution. Diagnosis and management of these risk factors are essential to preventing premature deaths due to CVD. However, there remains a significant risk of cardiovascular events despite optimal risk factor management. Other less understood, potentially modifiable risk factors include inflammatory, pro-thrombotic and metabolic pathways, and warrant further study.
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Insulin resistance (IR), a hallmark of various metabolic disorders, represents a diminished responsiveness of target tissues to the actions of insulin, resulting in impaired glucose uptake, dyslipidaemia and endothelial dysfunction.1,2 Worldwide, the prevalence of IR among adults ranges from 15.5% to 46.5%.3–5 ...
In this episode, Nicky speaks with Prof. Georgina Ellison-Hughes from King’s College London about the groundbreaking field of senolytics and their potential to advance the treatment of age-related diseases. From understanding the science behind cellular senescence to how senolytic drugs work and what early clinical trials reveal, this episode explores an exciting frontier in longevity medicine.
Welcome to the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology, which features a diverse selection of editorials, reviews and original research articles that highlight both the progress and the ongoing challenges in translating pathophysiological insight into patient-centred care. We begin with ...
Gestational diabetes (GD) is a heterogeneous disorder that arises when pancreatic insulin secretion fails to compensate for the insulin resistance of pregnancy. A disbalance in either component, insufficient secretion or excessive resistance, can lead to GD and reflects its variable ...
In this episode of Visionary Voices, we welcome Associate Professor Grace Vincent from CQUniversity’s Appleton Institute. A leading expert on sleep and shift work, Grace explores how disrupted sleep affects physician health in both the short and long term, as well as its impact on safety and performance. We also discuss what this means for patient outcomes and share practical strategies to manage sleep loss.
The metabolic syndrome (MetS) construct, while valuable for middle-aged populations, shows critical limitations when applied to older adults. Traditional criteria emphasizing waist circumference, blood pressure, lipids and glucose fail to capture the complex interplay between ageing physiology and metabolic dysfunction.1,2 ...
This activity explores the utility of continuous glucose monitoring in helping to identify those with or without diabetes who are at risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
Watch experts discuss the risk assessment and management of heart failure in diabetes, with insights into epidemiology, screening and treatment strategies.
Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.
Experts discuss optimization of multidisciplinary care of alpha-mannosidosis along the patient’s lifespan.
Watch a leading expert discuss the need for personalised obesity treatment including current evidence for cardiovascular outcomes.
touchENDOCRINOLOGY was delighted to speak with Editorial Board member Dr Deep Dutta, a senior endocrinologist at the CEDAR Superspecialty Clinics, New Delhi, India. Throughout this interview, he summarizes the key messages from his late-breaking abstract session ‘Ailing Heart, Broken Vessels’, presented at the 60th European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) annual meeting in Madrid, Spain.
Hypertension affects up to 40% of the adult population worldwide,1 and according to the World Health Organization’s 2021 estimates, globally 1.28 billion adults between 18 and 79 years are affected.2 Of these, 85% have essential hypertension3 and the remainder have secondary hypertension, which is potentially ...
Dr. Carolina Solis-Herrera (Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA) and Chief of Endocrinology Division) provides an overview of their presentation: Empagliflozin Improves Cardiopulmonary Function and VE/VCO2 in Patients with T2D and ...
The CLEAR Outcomes trial was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial involving patients who were “statin-intolerant” and had, or were at high risk for, cardiovascular disease. The patients were assigned to receive oral bempedoic acid, 180 mg daily, or placebo. Dr. Steven ...
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