Hormone Insight Editorial Team

Can HDL-C and Visceral Fat Predict Fat Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy?

A prediction-model study finds a nomogram of preoperative HDL-C and visceral fat forecasts visceral fat loss after sleeve gastrectomy (AUC 0.88). PICO summary and commentary.

Family-Based Lifestyle Intervention Cost-Effective for CV Risk Reduction in Relatives of Premature CHD Patients: PROLIFIC Trial

Can Sitting Less Improve Metabolic Health?

An RCT finds reducing sitting did not help metabolic flexibility overall, but those cutting at least 30 minutes a day of sitting improved it. PICO summary and commentary.

Can Moxibustion Plus Low-Dose Tadalafil Improve Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Patients?

A three-arm RCT finds moxibustion plus low-dose tadalafil outperforms either alone for diabetic erectile dysfunction, in an unblinded single-centre setting. PICO summary and commentary.

Wuziyuye Decoction Improves Sperm Parameters in Diabetic Asthenospermia: Chinese RCT

An RCT finds Wuziyuye Decoction improves sperm motility and concentration over L-carnitine in diabetic men, but without improving pregnancy rates. PICO summary and commentary.

Does Prenatal DHA Dosage Affect Infant Attention?

A dose-comparison follow-up finds prenatal DHA 800 mg/day improves infant visual learning over 200 mg/day, though effects are domain-specific. PICO summary and commentary.

Traditional Chinese Herbal Formula (Wuziyuye) for Sperm Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes: RCT

Moxibustion Combined with Low-Dose Tadalafil for Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction: Three-Arm RCT

Reducing Daily Sitting Time by One Hour Improves Metabolic Flexibility in Metabolic Syndrome

How Does Mobile Tech Affect Views on Type 2 Diabetes?

A small RCT finds a diabetes self-management app increased patients' perceived disease threat, highlighting digital health's psychological effects. PICO summary and commentary.