Weight-Adjusted Waist Index Predicts Mortality in Asthma
The weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) is a relatively new indicator of obesity that shows promise in predicting mortality among individuals with asthma.
The weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) is a relatively new indicator of obesity that shows promise in predicting mortality among individuals with asthma.
1. Biguanides and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors show no differences in major cardiac or cerebrovascular events, diabetic complications, or death in the Japanese population. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) The initial pharmacologic intervention for type...
1. Sulfonylurea, insulin therapy, and metformin resulted in a significant relative risk reduction for all-cause mortality and myocardial infarction. 2. There were no significant differences in the risk for stroke or microvascular disease between groups. Evidence...
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The Biden administration said Thursday that it has signed deals with drug companies that will lower the prices on 10 of the most popular and expensive drugs used by American seniors.Taxpayers should save $6 billion...
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Even individuals with a high genetic risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) benefit from a low-cost, group-based intervention focused on healthy diet and physical activity, according to a study recently published online in...
The weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) is a relatively new indicator of obesity that shows promise in predicting mortality among individuals with asthma.
1. Biguanides and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors show no differences in major cardiac or cerebrovascular events, diabetic complications, or death in the Japanese population. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) The initial pharmacologic intervention for type...
1. Sulfonylurea, insulin therapy, and metformin resulted in a significant relative risk reduction for all-cause mortality and myocardial infarction. 2. There were no significant differences in the risk for stroke or microvascular disease between groups. Evidence...
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The Biden administration said Thursday that it has signed deals with drug companies that will lower the prices on 10 of the most popular and expensive drugs used by American seniors.Taxpayers should save $6 billion...
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Even individuals with a high genetic risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) benefit from a low-cost, group-based intervention focused on healthy diet and physical activity, according to a study recently published online in...
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