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Waist Circumference Surpasses Cardiometabolic Indices in Identifying Hypogonadism in Klinefelter Syndrome

This study finds that waist circumference is a better and more practical tool than traditional cardiometabolic indices for detecting hypogonadism in men with Klinefelter Syndrome, enhancing clinical assessment beyond age alone.

Oct 19, 2026
Cardiology

Beyond BMI: How Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Hip Ratio Enhance Cardiovascular Risk Prediction

This analysis reveals that waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio improve cardiovascular risk classification beyond BMI, identifying individuals with hidden risk and refining prognostic assessments across multiple cardiovascular outcome

Aug 13, 2026
Cardiology

Semaglutide’s Cardioprotection in SELECT: Beyond Weight Loss — Waist Reduction Explains a Third of the Benefit

In the SELECT trial, weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg reduced major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight/obesity without diabetes. Benefits were largely independent of baseline adiposity and weight loss; waist circumference redu

Nov 11, 2025
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Revisiting Obesity Classification: Insights from a Population-Based Survey in Peru Using New Clinical Frameworks

This review examines a landmark Peruvian study applying new obesity definitions that incorporate clinical dysfunction and adiposity measures beyond BMI, revealing substantial underdiagnosis with traditional approaches and ethnic variation i

Oct 19, 2025
Family Medicine & Nutrition

Waist Size Proves Key to Assessing Liver Health

Waist circumference is a superior predictor of metabolic liver diseases, outperforming BMI and other body metrics in assessing MASLD, MASH, and liver stiffness risks.

Aug 6, 2025

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