News & Updates

Show Multimedia Only

New predictive model may be suitable for predicting RMR in Singaporeans

08 May 2023 by

A new equation developed by a team of researchers to accurately predict resting metabolic rate (RMR) in Singaporeans outperformed the Harris-Benedict equation (HBE).

08 May 2023

Longer time spent in any physical activity tied to lower T2DM risk

07 May 2023

The longer the duration individuals engage in any type of physical activity intensity, the lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), regardless of age, sex, body mass index (BMI), or sedentary time, according to a recent study.

07 May 2023

Exercise plus liraglutide improves glucose tolerance, beta cell function

05 May 2023 by

Liraglutide therapy combined with aerobic exercise results in better glucose tolerance, beta cell function, and glucagon responses after losing weight, a study has shown.

05 May 2023

Lower phase angle linked to CKD progression in T2DM

04 May 2023 by

A Singapore study has found a previously overlooked connection between bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)-derived lower phase angle and chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, mediated by matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

04 May 2023

Using visual acuity to guide diabetic macular oedema treatment

04 May 2023 by

Diabetic macular oedema (DME) patients with visual acuity (VA) of 20/50 or worse are likely to experience superior clinically relevant VA outcomes at 1 year and over 2 years using aflibercept vs bevacizumab or ranibizumab, according to an analysis of Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research (DRCR) Network’s Protocol T data presented at the 38^th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO 2023) Congress.

04 May 2023

Even a single high-intensity resistance training session benefits endothelial function in T2DM

02 May 2023

Endothelial function in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) appears to improve after only a single session of high-intensity resistance training, as shown in the results of a systematic review.

02 May 2023

Maternal depression during pregnancy may put babies at risk of type 1 diabetes

01 May 2023

Children born to mothers who had depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy appear to have a heightened risk of developing type 1 diabetes, as shown in a study.

01 May 2023

Comorbidities fewer prior to onset of giant cell arteritis

29 Apr 2023

Patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) have a lower prevalence of diabetes mellitus as well as median fasting blood glucose (FBG) and body mass index (BMI) up to 5 years prior to diagnosis, according to a study, indicating the influence of metabolic factors on the risk of GCA.