Endocrinology

A new drug was given tentative approval by the US Food and Drug Administration to help patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

New research finds that people with atrial fibrillation (AF) who undergo radiofrequency ablation and maintain sinus rhythm are less likely than those who opt against the procedure to die of heart attack or heart failure.

Fixed-dose tablet is the first sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor plus metformin combo product to receive approval in the US.

Although variouis contraceptives are available for women whose baseline health is good, women who have chronic medical conditions have unique concerns.

Just 6% of individuals with pancreatic cancer live 5 years after diagnosis, and almost half of newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer presents as new-onset diabetes mellitus.

Despite hesitation from patients and other barriers in the healthcare industry, clinicians should encourage patients with type 2 diabetes to switch to insulin much earlier in the disease.

The Endocrine Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists have released a list of 5 unnecessary tests and procedures as part of the Choosing Wisely project.

In just a few short years the number of doctors and hospitals using electronic health records has grown dramatically, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.

The term pre-diabetes has limited clinical value as a majority of patients who fall into the category do not go on to develop type 2 diabetes, according to researchers.

New research disputes a widely publicized study that linked testosterone replacement therapy with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality.

Patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy can have higher nocturnal blood pressure, according to a study published in Diabetes Care.

Often physicians compare the condition of obese and overweight children to their parents and siblings as an explanation for their weight.

Researchers examine whether patients with hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia saw improved health outcomes after Massachusetts Health Reform was implemented in 2006.

As life expectancies for cystic fibrosis patients have increased, so have possible long-term complications such as diabetes.

As nearly half of the baby boomer generation joins the group of people with erectile dysfunction, patients with the condition are becoming more vocal about living with the condition and their desire to overcome it.

Despite these improvements in medical technology, diabetic nephropathy remains unpredictable and life-threatening. Identifying high-risk patients at an early stage could help clinicians take appropriate steps to reduce risk.

The US Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of Jardiance (empagliflozin) to treat adults with type 2 diabetes.

New research shows that testosterone therapy does not significantly improve erectile function or lessen mild to moderate aging male symptoms in obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The frequency of migraine headaches is greater among perimenopausal and early menopausal women than their premenopausal counterparts.

Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center may have discovered a protein that could help in the battle against excessive weight gain.

Clinicians must anticipate changes in kidney function during acute illness and surgical procedures, as well as frequently reassess metformin use in older patients, since kidney function declines predictably with age.

During the first open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act, more than 10 million Americans gained health insurance coverage.

Despite the debilitating symptoms associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, an alarming proportion of primary care providers mistreat or overlook the disease in their patients

Crops raised in a method that meets the organic standard contain more antioxidants than traditionally grown crops. Nevertheless, it remains unproven whether diets with higher antioxidant concentrations provide improved health outcomes.

Prior studies have reached contradictory conclusions about how strongly low levels of total testosterone correlate with high levels of metabolic syndrome.

A wearable device for managing diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration.

In a recent study, mice that were fed diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids had healthier knee joints than those that consumed high levels of saturated fats and omega-6 fatty acids.

Agent Orange exposure several decades earlier may increase morbidity from various diseases, some of which have rarely been explored in previous epidemiologic studies.

Though physicians routinely weigh therapeutic benefits against risks, several clinical ethics issues are unique to thyroid disease management.

Disproven medical theories and practices can be slow to change, and nowhere is this truer than in the field of clinical nutrition.