Caloric restriction improves health and survival of rhesus monkeys
The compound has been studied in trials lasting up to 68 weeks, which provides useful medium-term data but leaves questions about effects beyond 2 years of continuous use
When food and waste sit in the small intestine for longer than they should, it creates an environment where bacteria can can overgrow
Amelanotic melanoma can develop anywhere on the body, and as with other types of melanoma, it can experience changes over time, such as increasing in size, changing shape, or developing a bumpy border
Additional CKD treatments are urgently needed to reduce residual risks of disease progression and serious complications. While aldosterone synthase inhibition can lead to moderate elevation of serum potassium, this study suggests there is potential that empaglifozins mechanism of action can mitigate the risk of hyperkalemia when given as a background therapy