Endocrinology

An analysis of the Women's Health Study indicates women with type 2 diabetes were at a 10-times greater risk of developing premature coronary heart disease than their counterparts without diabetes.

A matched cohort study of more than 10k patients suggests undergoing gastric bypass surgery was associated with a 38% reduction in risk of developing diabetic retinopathy among obese patients with diabetes.

An analysis of survey results from more than 1000 patients with diabetes from 30 countries indicates patients may be more open to remote digital monitoring than previously thought.

A phase 2 study suggests treating the common diabetes comorbidity may be capable with the monoclonal antibody.

Analysis of data from more than 20,000 patients at a University of Alabama hospital indicates taking metformin before contracting COVID-19 was linked to a 60% reduction in odds of mortality.

An analysis of data from the UK Biobank cohort offers an overview of the risk reduction for cardiovascular disease derived from various levels and measurements of physical activity.

Results of a phase 3b trial suggest testosterone treatment could prevent the development of diabetes in men with low serum testosterone levels.

An analysis of children from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children is providing insight into the potential for increased risk of mental health disorders among patients with high insulin levels or high BMI trajectory as a child.

The SOLOIST-WHF trial indicates that SGLT2 inhibition may lead to an overall reduction in cardiovascular-related deaths and hospitalizations.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 trials suggest adhering to a low carbohydrate diet for a 6-month period could facilitate remission of diabetes and lead to reductions in body weight.

A new study finds benefit to hemoglobin A1c reductions made following conception.

An analysis of data from questionnaires sent to more than 400 patients from a diabetes clinic in Europe gives insight into the impact of lockdown measures on body weight, HbA1c control, and perceived levels of stress and anxiety.

The study finds that individuals with mothers who had pregestational diabetes had a 2.3-fold increased risk of MS compared to those with non-diabetic mothers.

A phase 2 trial from investigators in the UK suggests use of denosumab, a human monoclonal antibody, could drastically reduce the rate of revision procedures after hip replacements.

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is providing insight into the effects of saccharin use on the development of diabetes and glucose absorption in healthy patients.

An analysis of data from more than 1.2 million Korean women offers insight into how reproductive factors might impact fracture risk among postmenopausal women.

An analysis of patients from 52 clinical sites details an apparent increase in risk of being hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis after contracting COVID-19 among Black patients compared to White patients.

If approved, the treatment would be the first SGLT2 inhibitor for patients with chronic kidney disease.

An analysis of OCT and OCTA scans from 129 diabetics suggests structural and vascular abnormalities of the retina can help predict cognitive decline in patients with type 1 diabetes.

An analysis of 34k patients over more than a decade indicates living alone after a hip fracture was associated with a 37% increase in mortality risk among men and a 23% increase in risk among women.

In the face of the greatest pandemic in more than a century, the pharmaceutical industry has stepped up and is rescuing the world from COVID-19.

Dr. Melissa Young, a practicing endocrinologist, offers her perspective on E/M changes set to take effect in January 2021.

Check out the latest emergency department minute quiz from Brady Pregerson, MD. This case report features a woman presenting to the ED complaining of anxiety, palpitations, and diaphoresis.

This article features the top 5 stories in Endocrinology Network's coverage of women's health during 2020.

The first approved generic product for injection glucagon is also indicated for diagnostic use, when appropriate.

This article features the top 5 stories in Endocrinology Network's coverage of diabetes management in 2020.

Check out our latest Emergency Department Minute Quiz, which features a man in his 30s with an ankle injury and swollen hands.

Dr. Melissa Young, an endocrinologist, reflects on her experiences during 2020 as part of the My Year in COVID-19 feature series.

Dr. Gregory Weiss offers perspective on a recent guideline update from the American Heart Association outlining strategies to best manage risk of cardiovascular disease in women entering menopause.

Results of the INVESTED trial are shedding light on cardiovascular and pulmonary outcomes among patients with high-risk cardiovascular disease receiving standard-dose vs high-dose influenza vaccines.