Endocrinology

Beta-cells, long thought to arise from stem cells in the pancreatic ducts, arise in large numbers from an unexpected source: glucagon-producing alpha cells.

The goal when evaluating patients for CVD risk is to know what signs to look for and to devise an evidence-based, individualized treatment plan.

When the scales tip in favor of testosterone, aggressive behavior wins out. When cortisol levels are high, you're going to walk away.

New evidence supports many current approaches to diabetes management, but also challenges the efficacy of several common practices.

Aptamer-based proteomics array technology from Somalogic, Inc. could enable diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and mesothelioma at earlier stages.

Asians born in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan are at double and triple the risk of developing diabetes compared to other Asians and whites.

Hormone Foundation fact sheets refute adrenal fatigue and Wilsons temperature syndrome, "diseases" that call for treatment with potentially harmful supplements

Researchers at the UC, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance.

Following the DASH diet can reduce blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol, and decrease 10-year-risk of heart attack.

As national healthcare reform stresses the importance of adhering to the standard of care and demonstrating tangible results from health interventions, physicians working in underserved communities with high rates of diabetes must seek out innovative ways to educate and engage patients.

A phase 2b double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, involving topical gel candidate ARC-4558 for adults with painful diabetic neuropathy produced effective results in relieving the pain.

A pioneering surgical technique enables more than 90% of patients with Charcot foot to walk normally again by securing their bones to a device called a circular external fixator.

This recent comment from a patient during an exam led Dr. Pullen to reflect on the many things that physicians do during an office visit that may seem odd to patients.

Found in grapes, blueberries, peanuts and other plants, resveratrol may help treat age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinopathy of prematurity by stopping angiogensis.

For each study measure, there was a graded increase in the risk of diabetes with increasing quantiles of adiposity. Participants in the highest category of adiposity had an approximately 2- to 6-fold increased risk compared with those in the lowest category.

The discovery could lead to new treatment options for this infection of the lungs, brain, and sinuses.

The pros and cons of using the hemoglobin A1C test to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes was the subject of a lively debate at the AACE Meeting.

In a preliminary study, Attiva, increased the post-meal feeling of satiety and reduced hunger between meals.

New research released today at the AACE Meeting indicates another reason to avoid fast food; it may also be lacking in appropriate amounts of iodine.

I thought I lost a patient a few weeks ago. No, he didn't die, but after his office visit, I had the distinct impression that he might not come back. My job is to take care of my patients' health. But sometimes I'm just the messenger.

By inactivating the immune system's natural killer T cells, which migrate to wound sites and impede the healing process, researchers were able to accelerate wound closure.

People with diabetes who undergo cancer surgery are more likely to die in the month following their operations than those without diabetes, but researchers don't know why.

The boom of social networking should make it easier for physicians and patients to communicate with one another. But reimbursement, liability, and privacy concerns are getting in the way. How can these obstacles be overcome? Read on.