Endocrinology

The Synthroid brand of levothyroxine improved thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels by a significantly greater margin compared with generic versions of the synthetic T4 (LT4) hormones for patients with hypothyroidism.

At AACE 2017, John Bilezikian, MD, discussed the latest FDA approval of Tymlos for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and for women who are at high risk for fracture.

According to Kathleen “Kittie” Wyne, MD, PhD, The Ohio State University, in the identification and treatment of hypothyroidism, people need to be aware that the symptoms associated with hypothyroidism can be non-specific.

At AACE 2017, Kathleen “Kittie” Wyne, MD, PhD, The Ohio State University, discussed new data on hypothyroidism. Although hypothyroidism requires lifelong adherence to therapy, compliance still remains challenging.

More than 25% of the US population over the age of 65 has diabetes.

Over the past few years, there has been much discussion about needed changes in how internists maintain their ABIM certification.

“Treatment of diabetic foot ulcers depends upon the severity of the infection,” said Andrew Boulton, MD, University of Manchester, UK, University of Miami, Florida at AACE 2017.

According to Andrew Boulton, MD, University of Manchester, UK, University of Miami, Florida, the most important take home message for doctors regarding the diabetic foot and reducing amputations, is to remove their patients’ shoes and socks and look at their feet.

Heart failure is diabetes’ most sinister, most overlooked complication

AACE speakers on the challenge of managing patients’ adrenal conditions

At AACE 2017, Shashank Joshi, MD, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai explained his team’s simple diabetes treatment formula: A for A1C, B for blood pressure, C for cholesterol (LDL cholesterol), and D for diet that’s culturally sensitive and adaptable.

Shashank Joshi, MD, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, spoke to MD Magazine about the cultural considerations when attempting to personalize diabetes care.

Somatropin increased HDL-C levels in patients with GHD at 24 months.

A new category of cardiovascular “extreme risk” has LDL-C goals of

In terms of specific endocrine functions, bones favor glucose metabolism and homeostasis and are necessary for memory formation and for muscle function during exercise. Gerard Karsenty, MD, PhD also explained that osteo-calcium is not only necessary to foster this function, but it’s also sufficient, and can improve this function in animals.

More research and education could to prevent inherent risks

Larry Altstiel, MD, PhD, EVP, Chief Medical Officer, vTv Therapeutics also discussed their team’s programs in type 2 diabetes. One is an activator of an enzyme called glucocynase – a master regulator for glucose in the body. According to Altstiel, when glucose is too high, it either shuns it off to energy production or stores it in the form of glycogen. It’s an insulin independent way of how the body controls glucose.

The team approach allows for more eyes on the patient, so more information can be gathered to help pinpoint any barriers to care.