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Early-onset obesity tied to greater waist circumference, fasting insulin
Participants with early-onset obesity in the SURMOUNT clinical trials show a mixed profile of metabolic health at baseline despite a relatively young biological age. They exhibit concerning features, such as higher waist circumference and fasting insulin, as well as favourable features, including lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) and HbA1c compared with the late-onset group.
Early-onset obesity tied to greater waist circumference, fasting insulin
09 Sep 2025
Apixaban recommended for thromboprophylaxis in ovarian cancer patients on chemo
Data presented at ESMO Gyn 2025 support apixaban as a prophylactic agent for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in women with epithelial ovarian cancer who are undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy consisting of carboplatin and paclitaxel.
Apixaban recommended for thromboprophylaxis in ovarian cancer patients on chemo
09 Sep 2025
Second cancers may develop in women with early invasive breast cancer
Women treated for early invasive breast cancer have a slightly higher risk of a second primary cancer than those in the general population, reveals a study. Such risk is greater among younger women.
