Physiologically Speaking

AUGUST 9, 2024

On one side, advocates of low-carbohydrate diets argue that cutting carbs, particularly in the form of sugars, is essential for weight management and metabolic health — pointing the rise of insulin resistance, obesity, and type 2 diabetes as evidence that our carbohydrate-laden diets are wreaking havoc on our bodies.

Physiology 69

Physiology Diet Cholesterol Biomarkers 69

GEMMS

MAY 22, 2024

Much of heart disease is linked to conditions like diabetes, obesity, or chronic kidney disease, and specific mutations in nucleic acids help identify them. Innovative algorithms analyze gene biomarkers to provide predictive insights and personalized patient therapy.

Heart Disease 52

Heart Disease Blood Pressure Technology Innovation 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

For over 50 years, rates of those who are overweight or obese have been rising rapidly. Despite the rise in obesity rates, the growing recognition of it as a global problem and the astronomical sums of money we spend on addressing it, the tide continues to rise. That is until now.

Obesity 77

Obesity Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Chronic Disease 77

Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Obesity is one of the world’s biggest health crisis and only seems to be getting worse. For over 50 years, the rates of obesity have continued to rise worldwide 1. The most recent data on obesity has shown a decline for the first time in a very long time. Between 2020 and 2023, the rates of obesity dropped by about 2% 2.

Obesity 79

Obesity Cancer Dementia Coronary Artery Disease 79

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 12, 2024

More steps are linked to: Less obesity. Less diabetes. 2 [link] 3 Physical activity patterns and biomarkers of cardiovascular disease risk in hunter-gatherers. occupation-related physical activity and their associations with obesity. Higher step counts are a reliable way of hitting this goal. Less obstructive sleep apnea.

Quality of Life 125

Quality of Life Blood Pressure Exercise Chronic Disease 125

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS): Marco Bernardi, MD’s (Italy) presentation on cardiovascular complications in APS among older adults emphasized the challenges of current therapies and the need for safer treatments and new diagnostic biomarkers. REVERSE-FLOW Trial: Prof.

Hypertension 59

Hypertension Cardiovascular Disease Bicuspid/Mitral Arrhythmia 59

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MARCH 8, 2024

Her research focuses on women’s cardiovascular health and cardio-obstetrics, cardiovascular risk prediction using coronary artery calcium scores and biomarkers, lipids, and cardiometabolic diseases. She is one of the first fellowship-trained obesity medicine physicians in the world.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 59

Cardiac Rehabilitation Academic Diabetes Research 59

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

1,12,13 While it is important to treat all known risk factors that contribute to ASCVD including high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and obesity, physicians also need to recognize and treat systemic inflammation in CV disease. An hsCRP test is more sensitive and can find smaller increases in CRP than a standard test can.23

Cardiovascular Disease 111

Cardiovascular Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease 111

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Mark Erfe Outcomes of Sutureless/Rapid Deployment Valves Compared to Traditional Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves The Annals of Thoracic Surgery September 2020 J.

Research 52

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Hunter Mehaffey 1 Aortic Annular Enlargement in the Elderly: Short and Long-Term Outcomes in the United States The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2021 Shinichi Fukuhara 2 Surgical Explant of Transcatheter Aortic Bioprosthesis: Results and Clinical Implications from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Database Analysis Circulation December (..)

Research 52

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital 52

Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 24, 2024

6 [link] Insufficient sleep has been linked to a greater risk for several health conditions including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cognitive decline. 7 8 [link] Short sleep duration may also affect biomarkers related to vascular function. More than one-third of U.S.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Blood Clot COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease 52

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

42% of adults are considered obese , increasing their risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues. Additionally, 10% of the global population suffers from chronic kidney disease , with diabetes and hypertension as significant risk factors. In the U.S.,

CME 103

CME Obesity Heart Failure Biomarkers 103

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the Sunday Times of April 23 rd , 2017, this article appeared, entitled ‘ Kellogg’s smothers health crisis in sugar – The cereals giant is funding studies that undermine official warnings on obesity.’ The study, published in the Journal Obesity Facts relied on evidence from 14 studies. Just to choose a few paragraphs. ‘

Cholesterol 145

Cholesterol Article Research Diet 145