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Finally, national consensus on obesity and CVD
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (877+ words) New guidance reframes obesity as a chronic disease and outlines practical pathways for long-term cardiovascular care. The National Heart Foundation has released Australia's first clinical consensus statement on obesity and cardiovascular disease. Roughly two thirds of Australian adults are living…...
Clinical Utility of the Triglyceride-Glucose Index in Identifying Poor Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cost-Effective Audit
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (290+ words) Background: Poor glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2 DM) is common and leads to serious complications. The triglyceride-glucose (Ty G) index is a simple and low-cost marker that may help identify poor glycemic control using routine tests. Objective: This study aimed to…...
Steroid-Responsive Encephalopathy Associated With Autoimmune Thyroiditis Presenting As Acute Psychosis: A Diagnostic Pitfall
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (198+ words) Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT) is a rare autoimmune encephalopathy characterized by heterogeneous neuropsychiatric manifestations. We describe the case of a 59-year-old woman with a history of anxiety and severe alcohol use disorder who presented with acute psychosis,…...
PCOS to PMOS " what's in a name?
20+ hour, 27+ min ago (91+ words) So PCOS has been renamed PMOS " polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Members of the consortium announced in a paper published in The Lancet on Tuesday, drawing on a years" long process....
'I was told I ate too much, the new PMOS name is a dose of reality for doctors"
10+ hour, 42+ min ago (993+ words) After 14 years, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been rebranded - but we speak to those suffering with the condition and the reason they are sceptical over the change While a new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has finally been announced,…...
Lorna's Long-Misdiagnosed Illness Finally Has a Name - indonesiakini
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (199+ words) A New Chapter for a Misunderstood Condition After nearly a century of misdiagnosis, a condition that affects an estimated 500, 000 Australian women is set for a significant name change. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which has long been associated with the ovaries…...
CU Anschutz researcher joins global push to rename PCOS to PMOS in a win for women's health care
19+ hour, 36+ min ago (629+ words) AURORA, Colo. " For 14 years, Grace Hamilton searched for answers. An active woman who enjoyed snowboarding and hiking, she knew something was wrong. "I was experiencing, like, hair loss and weight gain and, like, really intense acne, really intense mood swings,…...
Why perimenopause may be the best time to act on heart disease risk - AOL
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1082+ words) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women globally. A woman's heart disease risk increases after menopause. A new study found that, during perimenopause, women are twice as likely to have a low cardiovascular health score, especially when…...
PCOS to PMOS: All you need to know about the new name and why
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (758+ words) Picture to illustrate PCOS. Picture source: Open source government. For decades, millions of women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome said the name never fully reflected what they were experiencing. Now, after years of global debate among researchers and patient advocates,…...
"More comprehensive and accurate" From PCOS to PMOS, why the rebrand matters
21+ hour, 56+ min ago (361+ words) The Jerusalem Post "More comprehensive and accurate" From PCOS to PMOS, why the rebrand matters Advocates say the rebrand centers metabolic and reproductive symptoms, promising earlier screening and clearer insurance coverage pathways. A global consortium of physicians and researchers has…...