Endocrinology

An analysis of 22k prostate cancer patients over a 15-year period suggests less than 1-in-4 undergo bone mineral density testing after androgen deprivation therapy.

A study presented at UEG Week 2020 suggests a minimally-invasive, outpatient procedure combined with GLP-1 RA therapy could help diabetics eliminate the need for insulin therapy.

An analysis of Explorys data presented at UEG Week 2020 suggests bariatric surgery in obese diabetics could reduce risk of pancreatic cancer.

A meta-analysis published in JAMA Cardiology details reductions in cardiovascular and kidney outcomes associated with SGLT2 inhibitor use in diabetes patients.

An analysis of data from DiRECT suggests diabetes remission was linked to restoration of pancreas size and function.

An analysis of the Look AHEAD Study suggests improved blood sugar control was linked to improved executive function and neurologic health among patients with type 2 diabetes.

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An analysis of data from 4 decades offers insight into the impact of treatment advances and changes in risk factor management on incidence of hip fracture.

Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD, MPH, of Brigham and Women's discusses the barriers to preventing optimal prescribing practices for SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP-1 receptor agonist therapies.

An analysis of nationally representative data suggests 35.6% of diabetic patients reported not receiving a yearly influenza vaccination.

Results of a study of more than 330 patients suggest use of sitagliptin could improve outcomes in patients with diabetes and COVID-19.

Study suggests generic levothyroxine achieved similar rates of patients with thyrotropin levels in the ideal range as brand name levothyroxine.

An analysis of nearly 300k offspring suggests those exposed to diabetes in the womb were at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease events and risk factors in young adulthood.

Ongoing trials are essential to confirming semalutide’s role in decreasing risk of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

An analysis of data from 5 major databases suggests NRTIs could reduce incidence of type 2 diabetes.

An analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative is offering clinicians a look into the impact of menopause symptoms on cardiovascular health in older women.

A study presented at EASD 2020 examines the impact of increased exercise capacity on risk of all-cause mortality among more than 4k patients with type 2 diabetes.

Analysis of information from more than 1000 patients in Australia sheds light on the potential association between metformin use and slower cognitive decline in older individuals.

Data from a group of type 1 diabetics from a diabetes center in Italy suggests time off work and in lockdown could have been helped some patients improve glycemic control.

Research presented at EASD 2020 provides an updated estimate of the life years lost as a result of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, respectively, among patients in the UK.

A study from EASD 2020 found type 1 diabetes was associated with a 33% increase in risk of falls while type 2 diabetes was associated with a 19% increase in risk.

A study from EASD 2020 suggests patients with RA could be at a nearly 25% increase in risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Results of the study offer clinicians greater insight and could improve decision-making in regards to treatment choices for hypothyroidism.

A study from e-ECE 2020 suggests thyroid inflammation could put patients at greater risk for developing an anxiety disorder.

New research suggests children treated with high-doses of oral glucocorticoids could be at a greater risk of diabetes, hypertension, and venous thromboembolism.

Data from the WHI indicates adverse pregnancy outcomes were associated with increased risk of ASCVD later in life.

Analysis of data from a European aging study suggests feeling lonely was linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes in older adults.

An analysis of more than 1100 children suggests those born to mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus were at increased risk of accelerated aging.

New research suggests children born to mothers with PCOS could be at an increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder later in life.

Paul Thompson, MD, offers perspective on the effects of tamoxifen on triglyceride levels.