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EndoBreak: Lexicon Rides a Wave of Good News; Obesity Rates Decline

— News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Last Updated September 12, 2016
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After significant results for a Phase 3 trial for the T1D treatment sotagliflozin, shares of (Nasdaq: LXRX) rallied a and even after the market cratered on in a generally "black Friday" mood, Lexicon was up by 17% at the closing bell. (Fox Business)

Why are overweight women at increased risk for ischemic stroke, but not hemorrhagic stroke? "One possible explanation is that BMI increases ischemic stroke risk and decreases hemorrhagic stroke risk through associated changes in lipid levels," l , lead author of a study published in told 51˶.

For the first time in years, with a drop seen in Minnesota, Montana, New York, and Ohio, while only Kansas and Kentucky increased. (TIME)

Results from a recent mouse study found an compound protected the kidneys and for both early and advanced stage diabetes. (Journal of the American Society of Nephrology)

: a study found regular exercise in people with cardiovascular disease or at risk for CVD, including being obese or having diabetes, had lower healthcare costs of over $2,500 compared to those who didn't exercise. (Journal of the American Heart Association)

Most people -- 75% -- don't know obesity is a risk factor for cancer, . (Cancer Research UK)

Researchers are urging practitioners to for infertility, recurrent IVF failure, and miscarriage, citing it can lead myriad of birth defects and pregnancy complications. (Human Reproduction)

The recent, public workshop, "" was a win when the FDA finally by taking into consideration factors such as patient-reported outcomes, hypoglycemia, and time-in-range when approving new diabetes medications. (Healthline)

Sinha et al reported that individuals who had better recovery including quicker discharge rates post-operative when they experienced "aggressive preoperative optimization." (Obesity Surgery)

"Glycemic index values appear to be an unreliable indicator even under highly standardized conditions, and are unlikely to be useful in guiding food choices," said lead study author Nirupa Matthan, PhD, in a recent press release on how to 20% within the same person. (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)

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    Kristen Monaco is a senior staff writer, focusing on endocrinology, psychiatry, and nephrology news. Based out of the New York City office, she’s worked at the company since 2015.