Endocrinology

An analysis of data from more than 130 women suggests hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were associated with cardiac remodeling and risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.

Our latest case report from Dr. Brady Pregerson features a woman in her 50s presenting with cough, tactile fever, and shortness of breath. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

Helen R. Murphy, MD, explains that physicians who take a proactive approach to diabetes management in women planning to become pregnant can make meaningful reductions in risk.

Data from a 20-year follow-up of gender diverse individuals indicate transgender men receiving testosterone therapy were at an 11% increased risk of developing erythrocytosis.

An analysis of more than 2k mother-child pairs indicates assessments of maternal cardiovascular health could shed light on the potential for poor cardiovascular health among their children at ages 10-14 years.

Our latest case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a 62 y/o male with a history of obesity, CAD, anxiety, and COPD presenting with SOB after stating cefalexin. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

This episode of the Endocrine Outlook podcast features an interview on dietary interventions and the role of nutrition in obesity management with Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP, of the University of Pennsylvania.

An analysis of data from the UK Biobank cohort is adding to the understanding of HbA1c and neurological health, suggesting patients with prediabetes were at an increased risk of cognitive decline and vascular dementia.

An analysis of data from the TRUST trial supports guideline recommendations against levothyroxine for reducing depressive symptoms in older adults with subclinical hypothyroidism.

The new study underscores the importance of annual urine analysis to catch signs of diabetic nephropathy.

An analysis of data from an ethnically diverse cohort of more than 120k patients indicates Chinese adults were more susceptible to obesity-related health complications, such as hypertension, than other racial/ethnic groups.

An analysis of more than 200 children indicates type 1 diabetes was linked to persistent differences in total IQ and white matter volume among children with type 1 diabetes.

Tubeless subcutaneous insulin injection devices are easier to use, but new data suggest they can also improve A1C outcomes.

A new report published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests obesity was linked to 30-53% of all new cases of diabetes within the United States.

A trial from LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Lab indicates a health coach-led intervention in primary care settings was associated with improvements in fasting blood glucose and HDL-C cholesterol.

A randomized, cross-over trial of more than 60 overweight individuals indicates a low-fat vegan diet was more effective than a Mediterranean diet for inducing weight loss and lowering cholesterol levels.

An analysis of the ARIC study suggests older patients with prediabetes were more likely to regress to normoglycemia than progress to diabetes during the follow-up period.

More than 25% of adults in the US older than 65 have diabetes.

An analysis of 5-year outcomes data from the Teen-LABS study indicates bariatric surgery was in teens 13-15 years old resulted in similar outcomes as surgery among those 16-19 years old.

The adverse effects of corticosteroids have underscored a need to eliminate the drug from treatment regimens.