The HCPLive endocrinology page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on endocrine system conditions. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for diabetes, hormonal disease, and more.
December 6th 2023
A trial comparing baricitinib against placebo in people with new-onset type 1 diabetes suggests use could contribute to the preservation of β-cell function.
Bexagliflozin (Brenzavvy) Receives FDA Approval for Type 2 Diabetes in Adults
January 23rd 2023Announced on January 23, the US FDA's approval of bexagliflozin (Brenzavvy) was awarded to TheracosBio and indicates the SGLT2 inhibitor for use as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Noninvasive CT Scan Could Identify Primary Aldosteronism Patients Eligible for Adrenalectomy
January 17th 2023Comparing MTO scanning against adrenal vein sampling, investigators in the UK found the noninvasive diagnostic option could improve the identification of primary aldosteronism and candidates for adrenalectomy.
Anti-VEGF Use for Diabetic Eye Diseases Increased 200% in Last Decade
January 16th 2023An analysis of a commercial claims database offers insight into the increase in vision-threatening eye disease among people with diabetes aged younger than 65 years from 2009-2018, with results also detailing trends in anti-VEGF therapy during the same period.
Diabetes Dialogue: The Prospect of a Bionic Pancreas, with Steven Russell, MD, PhD
January 14th 2023In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue, hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, are joined by Steven Russell, MD, PhD, the chief medical officer of Beta Bionics, for a discussion around his journey to becoming CMO as well as a deep dive into the iLet Bionic Pancreas and its potential in diabetes management.
FDA Updates Label for Oral Semaglutide, Making Agent a First-Line Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
January 13th 2023Announced by Novo Nordisk on January 12, the label update from the FDA removes a previous indication stating oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) should not be used as an initial therapy, which clears the way for the agent to be used as a first-line therapy in type 2 diabetes.
Rates of Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes Expected to Balloon in US by 2060
January 12th 2023Using data from the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth study, a new analysis suggests rates of type 1 diabetes in youth may increase by 65% between now and 2060, while rates of type 2 diabetes could increase more than 600% during that same period if left unchecked.
Analysis of T1D Prevention Trials Sheds Light on Pitfalls, Factors Linked to Low Screening
January 11th 2023An analysis of data from type 1 diabetes prevention trials is shedding new light on factors associated with increased and decreased likelihood of screening for type 1 diabetes among participants considered eligible for each trial.
Presence of Diabetes Linked to Greater Likelihood of Frozen Shoulder
January 10th 2023Eight studies provided evidence to suggest the relationship between diabetes and the onset of frozen shoulder, but more high-quality cohort studies may be necessary to better understand the nature of the relationship.
Endocrine Case Report: Antibiotics Not Working
January 3rd 2023A patient in their mid-50s with a history of diabetes who had already been on antibiotics for 4 days for cellulitis diagnosed in your emergency department, but had not improved, and then, yesterday, noticed an ankle wound. What additional testing should be considered for this patient?
Diabetes Dialogue: 2022 Year in Review
December 27th 2022To commemorate the inaugural year and the success of Diabetes Dialogue in 2022, our editorial team has compiled a list of the 5 most popular episodes from the past year. Further in this article, we offer readers a look into each of our hosts top picks for episodes during 2022.