Metabolic

Inflammaging, defined as the persistent, low-grade sterile inflammation accompanying aging, represents a central driver of age-related pathology, including cardiovascular dysfunction, neurodegeneration, metabolic disorders, and frailty. This review discusses the most recent advances in understanding its mechanistic basis, encompassing cellular senescence, the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), mitochondrial dysfunction, immune cell senescence, innate immune hyperactivation, defect

Breast cancer (BC) management has transitioned from histological classification to molecular subtyping, yet therapeutic resistance and intratumor heterogeneity remain critical clinical challenges. This review examines the emerging paradigm shift toward integrating mitochondrial metabolism into the precision medicine framework. We detail the complex mitonuclear crosstalk where nuclear genetic alterations, such as Breast Cancer 1 (BRCA1) deficiency and TP53 mutations, fundamentally reprogram mitoc

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its progressive form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), are leading causes of chronic liver disease worldwide. Despite the rising clinical burden, there are currently no approved pharmacologic therapies. Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist with established metabolic and weight-loss benefits, is being evaluated for potential disease-modifying effects in NAFLD/NASH. To assess the efficacy and tolerability of subcutaneous semagluti

Background/Objectives: Doxorubicin (DOX) is an effective chemotherapeutic agent, but its clinical use is limited by dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. Emerging evidence suggests that epigenetic dysregulation, particularly altered DNA methylation, contributes to DOX-induced cardiac injury. Metformin has been reported to exert cardiometabolic and epigenetic regulatory effects. This study investigated genome-wide DNA methylation changes induced by chronic metformin exposure and their effects on doxorub

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) provide cardiovascular and metabolic benefits, and emerging data suggest neurocognitive effects. We conducted a 24-month prospective observational study of 72 adults (≥ 50 years) with T2DM and MCI treated with semaglutide (subcutaneous [SC] or oral) and assessed at baseline (T0) and every 6 months (T1-T4). Outcomes included an

Obesity and cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD) are tightly intertwined global epidemics, with excess adiposity now recognized as a major, modifiable driver of atherosclerotic events, heart failure, and mortality. Despite advances in cardiometabolic care, residual CV risk remains high in people with obesity, underscoring the need for therapies that both reduce body weight and directly modify CV risk. Semaglutide, a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), has emerged as a pi

To compare sleeve gastrectomy, semaglutide therapy, and the Diet, Exercise, Accompany and Refresh (DEAR) weight management programme for weight control, metabolic improvement, and oncological outcomes in patients with endometrial cancer receiving fertility-sparing treatment. In this prospective observational study, 53 patients received sleeve gastrectomy (n = 10), semaglutide therapy (n = 23), or the DEAR programme (n = 20) after multidisciplinary assessment and shared decision-making. Anthropom

Background: Obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease that often proves resistant to lifestyle measures alone. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), are reshaping treatment, yet prospective real-world data remain limited. Objective: To prospectively assess the effects of once-weekly Semaglutide on weight, body composition, and metabolic health in obesity. Methods: An exploratory observational study of 37 patients initiating Semaglutide (mean age 31 years; 11 children and adolescen

Individuals with schizophrenia have markedly increased cardiometabolic morbidity, largely attributable to antipsychotic-induced weight gain, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia, particularly with clozapine- and olanzapine-based regimens. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in antipsychotic-treated patients with schizophrenia. PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were

We report a 20-year-old female who presented with acute abdominal pain and vomiting, with a background of diabetes mellitus and severe hypertriglyceridemia since the age of 16 years. Clinical examination revealed a marked paucity of subcutaneous adipose tissue throughout the body. Laboratory investigations confirmed severe insulin resistance with HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) of 8.5%, massive hypertriglyceridemia (1257 mg/dL), and preserved C-peptide levels (3.75 ng/mL). The clinical phenotype and

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is by far the most prevalent metabolic disease affecting women during their reproductive life. Obesity is a frequently associated manifestation of polycystic ovary syndrome. Central body fat accumulation has been associated with the production of a variety of cytokines associated with low-grade inflammation in polycystic ovary syndrome. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of metformin and cabergoline, each alone and in combination, on several immune markers

Gut-liver axis dysfunction drives metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), but effective therapeutic strategies remain limited. Bletilla striata oligosaccharides (BSO) have immunomodulatory potential, yet their role in MAFLD via the gut-liver axis is unclear. This study aimed to investigate whether and how BSO ameliorates MAFLD by modulating gut microbiota, intestinal barrier function, and hepatic inflammation. MAFLD was induced in mice by 8-week high-fat diet followed by 12-week BSO (1

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic risks. Lifestyle intervention is first-line therapy, but drug therapy is often necessary. Common treatments include metformin, myoinositol, and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. The comparative metabolic efficacy of these treatments remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs)

Optimizing murine models for studying Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and fibrosis is crucial for understanding disease mechanisms and evaluating therapies. In this study, we characterized diet-induced male murine models of MASH and liver fibrosis using an AI-digital pathology (DP) pipeline for zone-specific analysis and spatial (co)-localization of key MASH features within the liver microarchitecture, providing insights beyond standard histology. Model characterization i

To evaluate whether oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)-derived metabolic abnormalities and maternal characteristics predict metformin failure in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This retrospective cohort study included women with singleton pregnancies and gestational diabetes mellitus treated with metformin at a tertiary center (2018-2023). Gestational diabetes mellitus was diagnosed using the American Diabetes Association (ADA) two-step approach, consisting of an initial 50-g glu

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS, formerly polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS]), hereinafter referred to as PMOS/PCOS, is the most prevalent endocrine metabolic disorder among women of reproductive age. It is characterized by a self-perpetuating cycle in which hyperandrogenemia (central in several, but not all, phenotypes) acts as the primary driver, exacerbating reproductive dysfunction, metabolic disturbances, and psychological distress. Anti-androgen therapy remains an important tr

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are associated with euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euDKA), typically occurring after ≥2 weeks of therapy in the setting of intercurrent illness or surgical stress. The risk of early-onset euDKA in treatment-naive patients-those without prior glucose-lowering therapy or established metabolic stability-remains poorly characterized. We describe a case of severe euDKA occurring within 4 days of SGLT2 inhibitor initiation, precipitated solely by me

To critically integrate epidemiological, mechanistic, and clinical evidence linking systemic blood pressure dysregulation and diabetes mellitus with glaucomatous optic nerve injury, while distinguishing biological plausibility and association from demonstrated causality. PubMed/MEDLINE was searched from database inception through 30 June 2026 using three prespecified blocks covering blood pressure exposures, diabetes and candidate antidiabetic therapies, and glaucoma subtypes. Backward citation

Chronic kidney disease is a central node of the cardio-kidney-metabolic continuum and carries substantial residual cardiovascular and kidney risk. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have reproducibly reduced kidney disease progression and heart failure risk in CKD outcomes trials, whereas GLP-1RAs have established cardiovascular benefit across cardiometabolic populations. The FLOW trial (Evaluate Renal Function With Semaglutide Once Weekly) established hard kidney-outcome evidenc

To summarize and compare current pharmacologic treatment options for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). PubMed was searched for English-language articles published from January 1, 2000, to May 1, 2026. Search terms included MASLD, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), pioglitazone, semaglutide, liraglutide, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, dapagliflozin, empa