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Monday, November 17, 2014

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Rheumatoid arthritis patients' BMI linked to ability to stay in remission

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 03:47 PM PST

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who were significantly underweight or overweight were the least likely to remain in remission in a recent study. This study presents evidence that BMI is among the modifiable risk factors for poor RA outcomes.

Fat Around the Heart May Cause Irregular Heartbeat

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 01:28 PM PST

The layer of fat that surrounds the heart may be a better predictor of atrial fibrillation than body mass index, the most common measure of obesity, a study has found.

New retrospective data showed empagliflozin reduced A1C, body weight and markers of abdominal fat in adults with type ...

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 01:00 PM PST

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. and INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Empagliflozin tablets reduced hemoglobin A1C (a measure of average blood sugar over the past two to three months), body weight and several ...

Very Low or High BMI Makes it More Difficult for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients to Remain in Remission

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 07:28 AM PST

Hospital for Special Surgery researchers found that body mass index (BMI) plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis patients' ability to achieve a sustained remission. Those who were significantly underweight or overweight/obese were the least likely to remain in remission.

Study finds link between body weight change and hip fracture risk among Singapore Chinese

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 06:56 AM PST

While a low body mass index (BMI) of less than 20 kg/m2 has been shown to be an independent risk factor for hip fractures, far less is known about the relationship of body weight changes on hip fracture risk.

Study: Rheumatoid arthritis patients' BMI linked to ability to stay in remission

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 06:30 AM PST

( Hospital for Special Surgery ) Hospital for Special Surgery researchers found that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who were significantly underweight or overweight were the least likely to remain in remission. Study presents evidence that BMI is among the modifiable risk factors for poor RA outcomes.

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