Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
07/30/2025
Kate Young
A large cohort study of adolescents found that higher restricted normalized isotropic (RNI) values—an MRI-based marker of brain microstructure—were associated with greater weight gain over 2 years,...
07/30/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
07/28/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Recent studies show distinct metabolic disruptions in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, plaque progression in adults post–COVID-19, and surprising pneumococcal risk patterns. ...
07/28/2025
ENDO 2025 Conference Coverage
ENDO 2025 Conference Coverage
07/14/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A global analysis reveals growing diabetes burden linked to alcohol consumption, with projections pointing to continued increases without targeted intervention. This study was presented at the Endocrine...
07/14/2025
RESEARCH SUMMARY
RESEARCH SUMMARY
07/12/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A retrospective cohort study highlights the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists to reduce BMI and support glycemic control in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes and obesity without...
07/12/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
07/04/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A Norwegian cohort study found that walking more than 100 minutes per day was associated with a 23% reduced risk of chronic low back pain, with volume showing a stronger effect than intensity.
07/04/2025
ADA's Scientific Sessions Coverage
ADA's Scientific Sessions Coverage
06/24/2025
Tugce Akcan, MD
In this expert interview, Tugce Akcan, MD, discusses a novel approach to type 1 diabetes care using OpenAPS and GLP-1 receptor agonists to eliminate the need for prandial insulin boluses and improve patient...
06/24/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/20/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A real-world study of a fasting mimicking diet program showed improved glycemic control, medication reduction, and weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes, with high engagement and satisfaction rates....
06/20/2025
ASMBS Conference Coverage
ASMBS Conference Coverage
06/19/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Presented at the 2025 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting, June 15-19 in Washington, D.C., this study examined symptom outcomes following hiatal hernia repair in patients who...
06/19/2025
ASMBS Conference Coverage
ASMBS Conference Coverage
06/13/2025
Kate Young
Patients undergoing robotic-assisted sleeve gastrectomy reported higher post-operative pain scores and required more intra-operative opioids compared to those receiving laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy,...
06/13/2025
ASMBS Conference Coverage
ASMBS Conference Coverage
06/13/2025
Kate Young
A 3-port robotic sleeve gastrectomy technique demonstrated shorter operative times, reduced post-operative pain, and lower material costs compared with a traditional 4-port approach in patients with high...
06/13/2025