Branded Levothyroxine Bests Generic for Hypothyroidism
The Synthroid brand of levothyroxine improved thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels by a significantly greater margin compared with generic versions of the synthetic T4 (LT4) hormones for patients with hypothyroidism.
Misunderstandings in Identifying and Treating Hypothyroidism
According to Kathleen “Kittie†Wyne, MD, PhD, The Ohio State University, in the identification and treatment of hypothyroidism, people need to be aware that the symptoms associated with hypothyroidism can be non-specific.
Hypothyroidism: Assessing Rates of Adherence to Levothyroxine
At AACE 2017, Kathleen “Kittie†Wyne, MD, PhD, The Ohio State University, discussed new data on hypothyroidism. Although hypothyroidism requires lifelong adherence to therapy, compliance still remains challenging.
Improving Quality of Care with Electronic Glycemic Management Systems
At AACE 2017, Jagdeesh Ullal, MD, MS, Eastern Virginia Medical School discussed data from his team’s study that assessed the efficacy of an electronic glycemic management system (eGlycemic Management) management in controlling blood sugars in the hospital setting.
Diabetes: Never Fail to Examine The Foot
According to Andrew Boulton, MD, University of Manchester, UK, University of Miami, Florida, the most important take home message for doctors regarding the diabetic foot and reducing amputations, is to remove their patients’ shoes and socks and look at their feet.
Diabetes Care: The Challenges of Fasting and Feasting
At AACE 2017, Shashank Joshi, MD, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai explained his team’s simple diabetes treatment formula: A for A1C, B for blood pressure, C for cholesterol (LDL cholesterol), and D for diet that’s culturally sensitive and adaptable.
Ambulatory and Endocrine Functions of the Bone
In terms of specific endocrine functions, bones favor glucose metabolism and homeostasis and are necessary for memory formation and for muscle function during exercise. Gerard Karsenty, MD, PhD also explained that osteo-calcium is not only necessary to foster this function, but it’s also sufficient, and can improve this function in animals.
Q&A With Jeffrey Mechanick From Mount Sinai: Taking a Transcultural Approach to Endocrinology
In a global community it can be just as important for doctors to remember where their patients come from as where they are now. Understanding different cultures can help provide care to all segments of the population.
Patients with chronic critical illness face a litany of health issues after their treatment needing care for these conditions. While pamidronate has been used in the past a new study looked at whether the treatment affects areas like bone absorption and overall mortality and ventilator liberation.
Q&A With Claresa Levetan From Chestnut Hill Hospital: Diabetes Care Past Present and Future
A considerable amount of progress has been made in treating diabetes this year both for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The approval of new medications and potential devices in the future have made for a bright outlook for patients.
Doctors Play 'Huge Role' in Diabetes Education Process
When doctors diagnose patients with diabetes they are only at the beginning stages of treatment which will last patients for many years if not the rest of their lives. How they handle that process is just as important as the process itself.