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Higher BMI variability linked to adverse cardiovascular disease events

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Higher body mass index (BMI) variability is associated with adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online March 21 in JAMA Network Open.

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Patients with BMI Over 32 Respond Less to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for OSA

HCPLive

A new study found patients with a BMI of 32 to 35 have lower odds of responding to the hypoglossal nerve stimulation for OSA compared to patients with a lower BMI.

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High BMI and Longevity; Infective Endocarditis in Young Whites; Damar Hamlin Update

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- A higher body mass index (BMI) and lower waist circumference were causally associated with longevity for people older than 80, according to a Mendelian randomization study. European Heart Journal) Disrupted deep sleep, captured.

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NOAC vs. Warfarin for AF Across BMI and Body Weight

American College of Cardiology

What is the efficacy and safety of non–vitamin-K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) across the spectrum of body mass index (BMI) and body weight (BW)?

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BMI variability and cardiovascular outcomes within clinical trial and real-world environments in type 2 diabetes: an IMI2 SOPHIA study

Cardiovascular Diabetology

BMI variability has been associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with type 2 diabetes, however comparison between clinical studies and real-world observational evidence has been la.

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Comparative study on the predictive value of TG/HDL-C, TyG and TyG-BMI indices for 5-year mortality in critically ill patients with chronic heart failure: a retrospective study

Cardiovascular Diabetology

The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index, TyG-body mass index (TyG-BMI), and triglyceride-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-C) are substitute indicators for insulin resistance (IR). This study aimed to.

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Tirzepatide Sheds Pounds in Chinese Adults With BMI as Low as 24

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(MedPage Today) -- Tirzepatide (Zepbound) was effective at reducing body weight in Chinese adults with lower cutoffs for overweight or obesity, the SURMOUNT-CN trial reported. In the study of 210 adults without diabetes, participants on tirzepatide.

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