The HCPLive endocrinology page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on endocrine system conditions. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for diabetes, hormonal disease, and more.
September 18th 2024
The FDA has approved the Eversense 365, the world’s first 1-year continuous glucose monitor, with US availability expected in late 2024.
September 7th 2024
HCPLive Endocrinology's flagship diabetes podcast, hosted by Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP
Delirium, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and ENT Symptoms: Your Dx?
May 16th 2014This patient presents to the ED with delirium resulting from diabetic ketoacidosis. She also has a variety of ENT complaints, including recent bloody nasal discharge and confusion. Read the details of this case and see if you can make the diagnosis.
Continuous Intraperitoneal Insulin Demonstrates Long-term Effectiveness in Type 1 Diabetes
May 14th 2014Despite intensive subcutaneous insulin therapy, a relatively small group of type 1 diabetics fails to reach adequate glycemic control, has frequent hypoglycemic episodes, or develops insulin resistance.
Recognizing MRSA Infection Risk in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
May 13th 2014Since nearly half of all Staphylococcus aureus infections harbor difficult-to-cure methicillin-resistant (MRSA) isolates, identifying MRSA risk factors could improve infection prevention and treatment, as well as reduce resistance patterns.
Is it Possible to Predict Weight Loss in Obese Older Adults?
May 12th 2014Since obesity is more likely to occur as patients age, researchers from the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at University College London recently set out to determine whether they could predict which obese older adults would be more likely to lose weight successfully.
Diabetic Myonecrosis Presenting with Bilateral Knee Effusion
May 9th 2014A 50-year-old African American woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension was admitted with constant bilateral knee and thigh pain and swelling of both knees. Bilateral knee effusions were present. The diagnosis was diabetic myonecrosis. Which statement about this condition is false?
Why Vitamins and Supplements Remain Popular Despite Botched Health Claims
May 8th 2014Patients find it very attractive to self-select a variety of vitamins and supplements that promise to improve their immune system and combat obesity without any dangers or dependence on healthcare professionals, but these claims are just not true.
ADHD Drug Also Produces Promising Results in Adults with Binge Eating Disorder
May 7th 2014Adult patients with binge eating disorder who were treated for 12 weeks with lisdexamfetamine dimesylate reported having 4 fewer binge days per week, and also experienced improvements in weight and triglyceride levels.
Low Exposure to Testosterone in the Womb May Increase Men's Health Risks in Adulthood
New research may explain how and why low in utero testosterone exposure reduces testosterone levels in adult men and increases their consequent risks of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Controversy Over Childhood Obesity Statistics
April 21st 2014Researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine are contesting a February 2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that indicated childhood obesity is stabilizing and has dropped 43% among 2- to 5-year-olds.
Do You Support the New Cholesterol Guidelines and Risk Calculator?
April 17th 2014In this edition of Clinical Forum, we asked Cardiology Review editorial board members and an invited guest to comment on the controversial new cholesterol guidelines and risk calculator issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) in November 2013.