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.
October 21st 2024
Novo Nordisk will present more detailed data in 2025 and plans to file for an expanded label for Rybelsus for this population.
HCPLive Endocrinology's flagship diabetes podcast, hosted by Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP
Most Athlete-Endorsed Foods Directed to Young Adults Are Unhealthy
A high prevalence of food and beverage brand endorsements from professional athletes is directed toward American young people, and the majority of these advertisements are for unhealthy food and beverages.
Expert Tips for Managing Patients with Gender Dysphoria
October 16th 2013To help primary care providers manage patients with gender concerns, a researcher from Columbia University has assembled a comprehensive review of important information on the topic, including possible causes, age of typical awareness, and societal issues.
Heart Association Highlights Risks of Severe Obesity in Children
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a scientific statement on severe obesity in children and adolescents highlighting the health risks, challenges, and limitations of treatment for this issue.
Cost of Insulin Pens Justified with Better Safety, Improved Health in Elderly Diabetics
October 2nd 2013Although pen devices are perceived to be more costly than vialed insulin, new study results indicate that elderly diabetic patients are more likely to accept pen devices and adhere to therapy, which decreases long-term complications and associated healthcare costs.
Assessing the Risks of Environmental Chemical Exposures and Their Effect on Health
September 22nd 2013Studies have shown that plasticizers such as BPA and phthalates and other potential endocrine disruptive chemicals can have harmful effects and may be contributing to several ongoing public health concerns.
Patients with Undiagnosed Diabetes Have Worse Short-Term Cardiac Outcomes
August 9th 2013Patients who are unaware that they have diabetes may have less contact with healthcare professionals, receive less aggressive treatment, or have a poorer understanding of the disease and the actions required to treat it - all of which may be responsible for their increased risk of morbidity and mortality.
Binge Eaters with Bipolar Disorder More Likely to Develop Other Psychiatric Illnesses
Research findings from a group of Midwest-based investigators suggest bipolar disorder (BD) is linked to different illness burdens in binge eaters compared to obese patients who do not experience compulsive episodes of uncontrollable overeating.