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PFAS exposure may limit improvements in blood sugar after bariatric surgery

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By Zara Abrams
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A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before bariatric surgery had smaller improvements in blood sugar over five years, including fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), which measures average blood sugar levels over the past 6090 days. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.
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PFAS exposure may limit improvements in blood sugar after bariatric surgery

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By Zara Abrams, Sadie Harley, Robert Egan Verified
| Medical Xpress Verified
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before bariatric surgery had smaller improvements in blood sugar over five years, including fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), which measures average blood sugar levels over the past 60–90 days.
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Major review highlights latest evidence on real-time test for blood clotting in childbirth emergencies

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By Zara Abrams, Gaby Clark Verified, Andrew Zinin Verified
| Medical Xpress Verified
Postpartum hemorrhage, severe bleeding after childbirth, is a leading cause of maternal mortality around the world. But many of these deaths can be prevented—and a real-time blood-monitoring technology called viscoelastic testing (VET) could play a crucial role. Though used in parts of Europe, VET is not yet a standard part of maternity care in the United States.
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