Endocrinology

It's been a busy week in the world of public and private health care. Here's everything you need to know to stay connected.

Two recent studies raise questions about diagnosis and treatment. Where do you stand on the debate?

High-amylose maize starch with chemical add-ons prevented diabtes in susceptible mice in an Australian study.

Plus a "Better Care Reconciliation Act" wrap up and 2 bonus approvals from across the pond.

The drug reduced cardiovascular risk in people with prior heart attack and inflammatory atherosclerosis.

Novo Nordisk seeks broad primary prevention claim, EMDAC recommends drug for patients with established CV.

Human antibody may substantially reduce need for insulin in patients with T1D.

ODYSSEY DM-DYSLIPIDEMIA is 1 of 2 studies on alirocumab presented at ADA Scientific Sessions.

Boys who are overweight as children but normalize as young adults have the same risk of type 2 diabetes as men who were never overweight.

More than 3,000 original research presentations will be offered in a robust 5-day program.

Glioma is less common among diabetes patients.

Researcher calls it "some of the most exciting research in my career."

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.

At AACE 2017, John Bilezikian, MD, discussed the latest FDA approval of Tymlos for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and for women who are at high risk for fracture.

More than 25% of the US population over the age of 65 has diabetes.

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.

The team approach allows for more eyes on the patient, so more information can be gathered to help pinpoint any barriers to care.