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Neutrophils release more cytokines in DM, HFpEF patients
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), neutrophils seem to secrete more cytokines, contributing to low-grade chronic inflammation, a recent study reports.

Growth hormone reduces liver fat, fibro-inflammation in obese/overweight adults with NAFLD
In adults with overweight/obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), daily administration of growth hormone (GH) reduced hepatic steatosis and improved markers of hepatic inflammation and fibrosis, a study has shown.

Empagliflozin shows promise for chronic SIAD-induced hyponatremia
The sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor empagliflozin showed potential as a treatment alternative for hyponatremia due to chronic syndrome of inadequate antidiuresis (SIAD), according to a trial presented at ENDO 2022.

Obese/overweight patients incur 10 percent long-term weight loss with lifestyle management, medication
Individuals who are overweight or obese can achieve an approximately 10 percent weight loss over 3–5 years with the use of anti-obesity medications in addition to lifestyle management, according to a retrospective study presented at ENDO 2022.





