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Researchers have found a genetic mutation for hypothyroidism that applies to 1/5000 people and that can lead to increased weight gain. Claims that it is a genetic link to obesity requires some jumping of the hoops.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 25, 2024 Source:Researchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity’ that applies to some people Reference: SMIM1 absence is associated with reduced energy expenditure and excess weight
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Polycystic ovary syndrome seems to respond to the malaria drug artemisinin. Small study but more to come.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 14, 2024 Source:Polycystic ovary syndrome could be treated with a malaria drug
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Observational study looked at the relationship between the vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes) of menopause symptoms and migraine history and how it may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease for certain groups
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 17, 2024 Source:How menopause symptoms may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
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GLP-1 receptor agonist lixisenatide may help slow the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 10, 2024 Source:Ozempic-like drug may help slow the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms Reference:Trial of Lixisenatide in Early Parkinson’s Disease
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Small pilot study shows ketogenic diet reduces medication-related metabolic syndrome changes for people being treated for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 4, 2024 Source:Pilot study shows ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness Reference:Ketogenic Diet Intervention on Metabolic and Psychiatric Health in Bipolar and Schizophrenia: A Pilot Trial
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Initial small studies show that the use of Semaglutide (Ozempic) may help reduce alcohol consumption.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 4, 2023 Source:Ozempic Could Also Help You Drink Less Alcohol
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Male fertility is declining worldwide. Study makes recommendations to tackle problem
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 16, 2023 Source:Male fertility is declining worldwide. Study makes recommendations to tackle problem Reference:Frequency, morbidity and equity — the case for increased research on male fertility
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Testosterone replacement study in men who had preexisting or a high risk of cardiovascular disease and who reported symptoms of hypogonadism (low testosterone) did not have any increased incidence of major adverse cardiac events compared to placebo.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 4, 2023 [display_podcast] Source:Popular ‘low T’ treatment is safe for men with heart disease, but doctors warn it’s no youth serum Reference:Cardiovascular Safety of Testosterone-Replacement Therapy
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One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby according to review of 11 international studies.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 22, 2023 [display_podcast] Source:One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby