Endocrinology

Researchers report that overweight and obese patients undergoing minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) are not at increased risk for surgical complications.

Middle-aged adults who engage in up to two and a half hours of moderate physical activity aren't at an increased risk of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Clinician-performed ultrasound can identify non-palpable pathologic lateral lymph nodes in a significant percentage of patients with differentiated thyroid cancer who previously underwent radiologist-performed ultrasound, potentially leading to better surgical outcomes.

Study results show patients with the disorder report a sever burden of illness, with high rates of hospital and emergency room visits and significant negative impact on activities of daily living.

Study finds that language is not a major barrier to access to thyroid cancer care for Hispanic patients at a large urban hospital with ample interpretation services and a robust community network.

This resource describes several measures that patients with diabetes can take to prevent or control diabetic neuropathy, including peripheral neuropathy.

Most endocrine abnormalities of anorexia nervosa improve with psychological and nutritional recovery, but the condition can still leave residual effects in patients.

Swedish women who followed a modified Paleolithic diet for two years experienced a nearly 50% decrease in iodine levels, accompanied by an increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone and a decrease in FT3 levels.

Analysis of cancer surveillance, insurance coverage, and household income data indicates that thyroid cancer rates are positively correlated with higher rates of insurance coverage and higher income.

For properly selected patients with small PTC nodules active surveillance is a viable management option associated with a very low rate of short-term progression

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.

Study results indicate that diabetes mellitus is independently associated with the development of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma among patients who have fatty liver disease.

To 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.

Five-day conference showcases up-to-date research and clinical advances in a wide range of thyroid-related diseases and conditions.

Study results show that SIRS on admission and at 72 hours after is associated with a higher incidence of pancreatic necrosis, an important risk factor contributing to death in patients with severe acute pancreatitis.

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.

Researchers assess the relationship between various characteristics of nocturnal hot flashes and sleep disturbances in women with non-metastatic breast cancer.

A team of German researchers has identified differences in metabolic health patterns across an obese population.

Aerobically fit students have greater odds of passing a state accountability math and reading test compared to their aerobically unfit peers, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics.

A review of clinical evidence shows pharmacological agents that inhibit bone loss could slow the progression of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

A study published in the Journal of Urology found morbidly obese patients are more likely to develop uric acid kidney stones and less likely to develop calcium oxalate stones compared to normal weight controls.

Although 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.

Studies 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.

Early diagnosis by primary care physicians and aggressive treatment are essential to slowing the epidemic of kidney and cardiovascular disease.

Following the American Medical Association's formal recognition of obesity as a disease, Boston University researchers attempted to identify better ways to determine health status in obese patients.

Researchers have studied the effects of hormone therapy on the lipid profiles of postmenopausal women.

Study shows patients who switched from treatment with a ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitor maintained virologic suppression, experienced improved lipid profiles, and suffered fewer side effects.

New insurance protections, changes in how AIDS Drug Assistance Program benefits are counted, Medicaid expansion, and other provisions in the law will mean better care for many patients.

The lifestyle medicine discipline offers the potential to strengthen patients' capacities to make healthier choices and foster good health.

Researchers determine that recurrent miscarriage risk is elevated in women who carry the ACE I/D polymorphism.