Endocrinology

Each month, our editorial staff compiles a month in review highlighting the most popular content from the past month. January's month in review features new guidelines, a story on women's health, and more.

Announced on Jan. 28, the Omnipod 5 AID becomes the first tubeless automated insulin delivery system with the ability to integrate with the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose Monitoring System and a compatible smartphone to automatically adjust insulin and protect against glycemic events

There was not an association between sleep duration and metabolic diseases found in men.

Criteria and types of health care professionals who may screen patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease.

Recommendations for establishing relationships and talking with patients about primary and secondary prevention against cardiovascular events.

An analysis of data from more than 135k patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes indicates the age-adjusted rate of chronic kidney disease was greater in type 1 diabetes and also sheds light on the rising rate of obesity in type 1 diabetes.

The latest endocrine case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a man in his mid-70’s with a recent UTI brought to the hospital with a glucose of 30 mg/dL and reports of generalized weakness. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

New data suggests higher concentrations of NT-proBNP in early pregnancy could help predict women at a lower risk for developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and future hypertension.

A comparative effectiveness study of Medicare claims data suggests gastric bypass surgery was associated with a greater rate of discontinuation of medications for obesity-related comorbidities than sleeve gastrectomy.

Out-of-pocket costs for noninsulin medications were 84.4% to 95.2% lower in Medicaid than in Marketplace plans, while out-of-pocket costs for insulin were 76.7% to 94.7% lower.

A systematic review and meta-analysis provide insight into the risks of precocious puberty and early menarche based on consumption of a soy-based infant diet.

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis provide a deep dive into the effectiveness of pelvic ultrasonography as a complementary tool to GnRH testing for differentiating between precocious puberty and premature thelarche.

The standard of care for managing high cholesterol levels.

The value of interdisciplinary research and multidisciplinary care of patients at high risk for cardiovascular events.

With the aim of confronting racism and inequities in care and within the workforce, the Endocrine Society released a statement addressing racism within endocrinology on January 13.

An analysis of data from 1860 mother-child pairs suggests presence of abnormal maternal thyroid hormone levels could help in the prediction of behavioral and emotional health problems in male offspring at 4 years of age.

The estimated prevalence of diabetes increased from 10.9% in 2013 to 12.4% in 2018, without a significant improvement seen in adequate treatment.

Announced on December 30, the approval of levoketoconazole (Recorlev), a cortisol synthesis inhibitor, is for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolemia in adult patients with Cushing’s syndrome for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative.

Data show Asian, Black, and Hispanic patients and those with lower income were less likely to receive treatment with GLP-1 RAs.

Endocrinology Network has compiled a list of the 5 most popular stories of the past year to celebrate the end of 2021.

To celebrate the end of 2021, Endocrinology Network has created a list of the top FDA approvals from the past year based on popularity and relevance to current standards of care.

Dr. Shapiro discusses the implantable VC-02 device success in producing C-peptide in patients with type 1 diabetes and what is coming next.

Each month, our editorial staff compiles a month in review highlighting the most popular content from the past month. December's month in review features new guidelines, stories on the effect of delayed visits, and more.

A high-potential drug for type 1 diabetes may not have received regulation this year, but it sparked vital conversation among experts.

Karen O. Klein, MD, leads a discussion of the Vargas Trujillo et al study on the importance of individualizing treatment decisions in girls with CPP, including factors that influence the decision to begin and cease treatment.

Karen O. Klein, MD, reviews data and study results from the Vargas Trujillo et al study on the importance of individualizing treatment decisions in girls with CPP.

Karen O. Klein, MD, provides an overview of CPP (central precocious puberty) as well as a review of the study design and baseline characteristics from the Vargas Trujillo et al study on the importance of individualizing treatment decisions in girls with CPP.

A new trial from Wake Forest University underlines the importance of messaging and individualized approaches to achieve weight loss among older patients with obesity.

Dr. Jellinger discusses the lipid section of the DCRM guidelines, the role of combination therapies in lowering LDL and what is coming next for the field of diabetes in 2022.

An umbrella review of meta-analyses of RCTs examining intermittent fasting for weight loss provide a comprehensive overview of the effects of the approach on various health outcome measures in patients with overweight or obesity.