A New Hope for Stronger Bones in Older Women with Diabetes  

Original Article: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1210/clinem/dgae700/7815469?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false

How Pyridoxamine May Protect Bone Health

In a study of older postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes (T2D), researchers explored pyridoxamine, a vitamin B6 metabolite, as a potential treatment for improving bone health. Pyridoxamine targets advanced glycation … [Read More]

Decline in Bariatric Surgery as GLP-1 Medications Rise  

Original Article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2825349

GLP-1 Medications Gaining Popularity

New medications called Glucagon Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (known as GLP-1 RAs such as Semaglutide and Liraglutide), have grown increasingly popular for people with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity. These medications are used … [Read More]

Gaps in Obesity Care: A Call for Better Education

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/knowledge-gaps-about-obesity-medicine-seen-primary-care-2024a1000k9c

Limited Knowledge Among Providers

A study at a Boston safety-net hospital revealed significant knowledge gaps in obesity care among primary care providers. Out of 96 surveyed, many lacked confidence in prescribing anti-obesity medications (AOMs), especially non-GLP-1 options. … [Read More]

Fighting Cancer with Digital Twins and AI

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/building-ai-army-digital-twins-fight-cancer-2024a1000khq

What Are Digital Twins?

Digital twins are advanced computer programs that simulate a real person using detailed data, such as genetics, cancer type, and treatment history. These virtual copies can predict disease progression, test treatments, and help … [Read More]

Can Weight-Loss Medications Help Reduce Alcohol Use?

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/do-patients-anti-obesity-drugs-decrease-alcohol-use-2024a1000kf9

Emerging Connections Between Weight Loss and Alcohol Reduction

Exciting new research suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists—medications such as semaglutide and liraglutide, which are increasingly popular for obesity treatment—might also help to reduce alcohol consumption. Around half of … [Read More]

Physical Activity and Dementia: Benefits of the “Weekend Warrior” in Mexico City

Original Articles: – https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/being-weekend-warrior-linked-lower-dementia-risk-2024a1000k28https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2024/09/26/bjsports-2024-108460

Rising Dementia Rates and Importance of Physical Activity

Dementia cases are expected to grow significantly worldwide, especially in Latin America, where the increase could reach 200%. Identifying ways to reduce dementia risk is crucial, and … [Read More]