Key session presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress 2024, 7-11th September 2024, Vienna, Austria.

Key session presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress 2024, 7-11th September 2024, Vienna, Austria.

A large-scale Korean study spanning 12 yrs has linked migraines to a higher risk of developing open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Among over 1.1 million individuals, researchers found that migraine patients were 23.8% more likely to suffer with OAG than those without migraines, regardless of the presence of aura. Younger migraine sufferers (under 40) exhibited an even higher risk (57.6% greater hazard) for OAG than older pat...

In a study of 6,912 obese adolescents, treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1R) was linked to a 33% reduction in suicidal ideation or attempts compared to those on lifestyle interventions without GLP1R. Over a follow-up of up to 3 years, the incidence of suicidal thoughts was 1.45% in the GLP1R group vs. 2.26% in the control group, indicating a favorable psychiatric safety profile for GLP1R.

Nearly 1 in 5 adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) exhibited hypertensive blood pressure (≥130/80 mmHg), according to new data analyzing 224,418 females. Among those with PCOS, 18.2% had hypertensive BP compared to just 7.1% without the condition. Adolescents with PCOS faced a 25% higher adjusted odds of hypertensive BP, highlighting the need for regular BP monitoring in this population.

In a recent study of 303 adults living with HIV (PWH), 89% reported experiencing stigma, which was linked to decreased cognitive performance over two years. Specifically, higher stigma scores correlated with poorer attention, processing speed, and overall cognition. Even after accounting for demographic factors, the link remained strong, indicating that stigma might have been a precursor to cognitive impairment.