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
Study Confirms Benefits of Exercise with Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery has been shown to improve quality of life for overweight and obese patients in a number of ways, including improving insulin sensitivity. Surgery combined with exercise has been shown to produce even greater benefits. A recent study evaluated the link between the two approaches and their effect on overall insulin sensitivity.
Recurrent Thymoma: Surgical Resection Leads to Good Outcomes
December 5th 2014Thymoma is rare and most known for its presence in 15% of patients who have myasthenia gravis. Thymoma tumors can be quite large. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for thymoma, but when thymoma recurs (as it does in 10% to 30% of patients), the best course of action is often unclear.
Amiodarone: Dysrhythmic Drug with Thyroid Effects
December 3rd 2014Clinicians are most likely to prescribe amiodarone when they see patients who have recurrent ventricular dysrhythmias; paroxysmal supraventricular dysrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and flutter; and or need sinus rhythm maintenance after electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation.
Zigzag Calorie Cycling: A Novel Path to Weight Loss
December 3rd 2014Also known as alternate day fasting, "zigzag" caloric cycling calls for the dieter to eat the number of calories required to maintain weight one day, and then 25% of his or her energy needs on the fast day. Studies have shown that individuals who are compliant with this pattern can lose 4% to 8% of their body weight over 8 to 12 weeks.
Age-related Diseases Don't Occur Earlier in HIV-infected Patients
December 1st 2014Despite previous research suggesting HIV patients have an increased likelihood of suffering from a heart attack, kidney failure, or cancer, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health investigators showed the age they encounter these conditions were similar to their uninfected counterparts.
Correcting Short Stature: Long-Term Risks May Include Stroke
November 23rd 2014Early reports from the Safety and Appropriateness of Growth hormone treatments in Europe (SAGhE) project noted increased cardiac and cerebrovascular mortality in adults who were treated for stature problems as children. In addition, other studies have linked stroke risk to short stature in general, hypothesizing that shorter people have increased metabolic risks.
Diabetes and Famine: Some Findings Clinically Applicable
November 23rd 2014Endocrinologists generally see middle-aged people who have developed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) subsequent to overnutrition (or overeating) and weight gain. Most clinicians tend to forget that low caloric intake, or undernutrition, in the prenatal period or during a child's formative years also seems to increase the risk of the T2DM later in life.
Youth Obesity Epidemic Extends Beyond America's Borders
As children get older their waistlines increasingly show signs of getting wider as well and the problem extends far beyond American students. Doctors around the world are working together to find ways to combat the growing problem.
Community Effort Looks to Bolster Women's Health
In urban areas like Los Angeles women, particularly young mothers, may not have the money, time, and resources needed to take care of their own health. A new study has looked to find ways to help keep them healthy and also help the overall good of their families and communities as well.
Energy Drinks Present Dangers to Young Children
With their colorful packaging, energy drinks are a tempting choice for young children who see them as just another option when they are thirsty. For thousands of children, that choice has meant a trip to the doctors or even the emergency room.
Readmission Penalties and Their Affect on Patient Care
As hospitals around the country deal with the newly instituted readmission penalties many are having to look at how they will handle providing the same level of care without some of the money they counted on in the past.
Encouraging an Active Lifestyle in a Sedentary World
Many people could be more active in their daily lives. The question for physicians is: How do you make that happen, especially for children and adolescents? A recent study provides clues about how to help patients maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Taking Lessons From the Second Generation Framingham Heart Study
Many questions have been raised about the potential effects of a mother's pre-pregnancy weight and the impact it has on the health of their children as they get older. Now, analysis of data from a cohort of patients from the Framingham Heart Study has shown that adults whose mothers were overweight or obese prior to pregnancy have an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or stroke.
Guidelines Recommend against Testosterone Therapy in Otherwise Healthy Women
Guidelines from the Endocrine Society report that postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder may benefit from up to 6 months of testosterone replacement therapy but recommend against its use in otherwise healthy women.
Raising Organ Donor Awareness Through Social Media
Although more people than ever are signing up to become an organ donor, the demand for organs still greatly exceeds the number of available donors. Clinicians and advocates have taken a number of measures to raise awareness of organ donation, including the use of social media to help provide education on the topic.
ODYSSEY Alternative Trials Show Promise for Hypercholesterolemia Patients
For patients with a statin intolerance, getting the treatment they need to manage their cholesterol levels can be difficult. A recent study has shown that a new class of drugs known as PCSK9 inhibitors could help effectively manage cholesterol levels in this patient population.
Hypothyroidism and the Brain: Attributing Nuisance Symptoms to a Faulty Thyroid
November 15th 2014Thyroid dysfunction causes many well-recognized changes at the level of the brain, and most are reversible with treatment. Patients who have hypothyroidism often have other neuropsychiatric comorbidities, including affective disorders, depression, cognitive function loss, anxiety, or irritability.