| Observational evidence on metformin seems largely unreliable. Randomized evidence shows benefits for preventing diabetes and in some gynaecological and obstetrical settings. However, almost all meta‐analyses are of low or critically low quality according to AMSTAR 2 criteria (European Journal of Clinical Investigation)
Since 2002, AWMSG has acted as a national medicines optimisation committee in Wales. From the outset, pharmacists and clinical pharmacologists have collaborated closely and shared their complementary expertise to make a much greater contribution to the safe, effective, and cost‐effective use of medicines than either group could have achieved by working separately (British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology)
Our results suggested that NKX6.1 expression in β cells was changed in type 2 diabetic subjects, evidenced by significantly increased NKX6.1Nuc-Ins+ and NKX6.1cytIns− cells. This abnormality did not occur more frequently in subjects with a higher risk for T2DM, suggesting that β cell dedifferentiation might be secondary to the pathological changes in T2DM (BMC Endocrine Disorders)
Given the absence of approved therapies for NAFLD-fibrosis, it would be reasonable to initiate specific randomized controlled trials with statins (Metabolism – Clinical and Experimental)
Regulatory authorities using identical trial data made substantially different decisions regarding both safety and efficacy of hypoglycemic drugs. The differences in initial indication wording between Japan and the other authorities suggest that trial data and T2D are interpreted differently in these regions (British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology)
Compared with Whites, Asians may derive greater CV death/HHF benefit from SGLT2is in patients with HFrEF, and MACE benefit from GLP-1RAs in patients with type 2 diabetes (Diabetes Care)
This genetic evidence supports that higher LDL‐c levels reduce lifespan and longevity. In a general population that is not selected for increased cardiovascular risk, there is likely a net lifespan benefit of LDL‐c lowering therapies, particularly for PCSK9 inhibitors, although randomized controlled trials are necessary before modification of clinical practice (British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology)
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