Endocrinology

The expanded Indication now includes children of all ages with achondroplasia, the most common form of skeletal dysplasia leading to disproportionate short stature.

The approval was announced by Zydus Life Sciences Limited in a press release on October 20, 2023.

Exposure to maternal diabetes during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of depression and anxiety in offspring later in life, according to a new study.

An analysis of more 13,000 children with type 1 diabetes suggests puberty onset in children with type 1 diabetes is occurring earlier now than it had been at the turn of the century.

In the PROTECT trial, teplizumab preserved β-cell function in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes patients, slowing the decline of C-peptide levels, but key secondary endpoints, such as time in range and HbA1c, showed numerical trends without statistical significance.

Despite access to care and health insurance, Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black individuals with diabetes experience poorer glycemic control compared to non-Hispanic White counterparts, revealing persistent racial disparities in healthcare.

Presented at Obesity Week 2023, SURMOUNT-3 provides new insight into the effects of tirzepatide in patients with overweight or obesity.

This endocrine case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a man in his 50s with bilateral ankle and foot pain/swelling. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

Dhiren Patel, PharmD, and Bob Busch, MD, interview Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, an obesity medicine specialist, to examine the cardiovascular (CV) impact of obesity and delve into the potential benefits of newer weight loss medications in mitigating CV risk and heart failure.

On October 10, 2023, Novo Nordisk announced they would be stopping the FLOW trial, which examined the effects of semaglutide 1.0 mg on kidney outcomes in type 2 diabetes, due to early efficacy based on an interim analysis of the trial.

In this episode of MEDcast, the expert panelists examine some underutilized therapies in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and explore their potential as effective treatment choices for many patients.

New results from the AiDAPT trial show hybrid closed-loop therapy significantly improves maternal glycemic control during pregnancy complicated by T1D.

GLP-1 agonists for weight loss increased the risk of pancreatitis, gastroparesis, and bowel obstruction compared with the use of bupropion-naltrexone.

Compared to placebo, patients using once-daily oral HU6 100 mg, HU6 300 mg, and HU6 450 mg experienced significant changes in liver fat, volume, and whole-body adiposity after 61 days of treatment.

Annualized costs for the 24-month study period were highest among patients with both NASH and T2D, highlighting the incremental cost of adding an additional diagnosis for comorbid NASH or T2D.

Phase 1/2 trial data shows all patients with T1D treated with VX-880 achieved improved glycemic control and a reduction or elimination of external insulin needs.

Our endocrinology month in review for September 2023 spotlights news related to semaglutide and a pair of articles offering a deep dive into comorbidities in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

A new study from Sweden is calling attention to disproportionate increases in psychotropic medication use among young people with type 1 diabetes relative to their counterparts without type 1 diabetes.

The use of SGLT2 inhibitors was associated with similar or lower risks of fractures as incretin-based drugs, even in the high-risk patient population.

A new study suggests implementation of a low-cost clinical decision support tool reduces hypoglycemia risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes.

In this episode of MEDcast, the expert panelists examine some underutilized therapies in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and explore their potential as effective treatment choices for many patients.

A study from UCLA suggests a pharmacist-led intervention contributed to improved HbA1c in Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes management, underlining its potential to enhance outcomes in underserved populations.

The FDA warns semaglutide (Ozempic) users of increased ileus risk and hypoglycemia with insulin secretagogues.

A 20-year analysis reveals over 25% of US adults have cardiac, renal, or metabolic conditions, with disparities in age and race.

Announced by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, topline results show olezarsen met the study's primary endpoint with a statistically significant reduction in triglyceride levels versus placebo.

According to the analysis, high-performing primary care practices use similar strategies to manage change and quality improvement in care for people with diabetes.

A network meta-analysis suggests tirzepatide may be more effective than semaglutide in reducing HbA1c and body weight in type 2 diabetes but may increase gastrointestinal adverse events, especially at higher doses.

Sarah Wheeler, PharmD, and John Bucheit, PharmD, provide perspective on contemporary trends in screening and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes.

An analysis of patient data from a health system in southern California suggests both type 1 and type 2 diabetes rates rose among younger populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic youth most significantly.

Elevated serum endotrophin levels, but not urinary endotrophin levels, predict increased risk of kidney complications and mortality in type 1 diabetes.