Body mass index did not impact the safety and efficacy of etrasimod in patients with ulcerative colitis, according to 2 studies.

In a US retrospective study of data on veterans with compensated cirrhosis, more than half progressed to complications after approximately 5 years.

TyG index, specifically the TyG-WWI index, was associated with risk of mortality among individuals with MASLD with prediabetes or diabetes.

Bariatric and metabolic surgery was associated with improved physical health-related quality of life among individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

According to a recent study, tirzepatide and semaglutide offer long-term health benefits but are not cost-effective.

For patients with chronic liver disease, statin use is associated with reduced risk for hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatic decompensation.

As the number of cases in the Texas measles outbreak continues to climb, Oklahoma is now reporting four cases.

According to a recent study, water aerobics improves body weight and waist circumference for adults with overweight or obesity.

In patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, there is increased risk for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Adequate breastfeeding and avoidance of sugary beverages in early life may reduce risk for preadolescent obesity in infants.

GLP-1 RA use is associated with better graft and patient survival among kidney transplant recipients with diabetes.

A score using clinical factors can predict the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia in adults under 45 years undergoing colonoscopy.