Endocrinology

This endocrine case report from Brady Pregerson, KMD, features a woman in her mid-30s with a history of cerebral astrocytoma status post radiation therapy presenting with generalized weakness, a gradual onset generalized headache, and excessive thirst. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

In this episode of MEDcast, Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini interview Dr. Ken Fujioka, an endocrine specialist, to discuss practice guidelines on obesity treatment and the evolution of anti-obesity medications over the last decade.

Data from the COVID-OUT trial suggests use of metformin could reduce a person's risk of developing long COVID by more than 50% relative to placebo therapy, with results also providing insight into the apparent lack of benefit with ivermectin and fluvoxamine.

The ongoing shortage of GLP-1 receptor agonists, namely semaglutide, has prompted the US Food and Drug Administration to issue a warning to patients and providers related to use of compounded semaglutide.

12-month adherence to GLP1-RA or SGLT2i therapies was highest among individuals with T2D and/or heart failure with a low prescription co-payment.

Each month, our editorial staff compiles a recap of the top news in endocrinology from the past month. Our May 2023 month in review features new FDA approvals, important phase 2 data, and in-depth clinician perspective.

As a follow-up to an episode earlier this year and the FDA clearances of the technology that forms the iLet Bionic Pancreas, hosts sat down in the MJH Life Sciences studio for a special edition recording to explore the implications of the clearance, dispel misconceptions surrounding the system, and hypothesize about the future of this technology in people with diabetes.

An analysis of data from the ARIC study is offering new insight into the impact of age at diabetes onset on the risk of developing dementia later in life.

New data on trends among 22 million UK citizens examined the burden and rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases, as well as environmental factors and co-occurence of other conditions.

An analysis of more than 800,000 person-years of follow-up data from people in the United Kingdom with type 1 diabetes offers an overview of cancer incidence and mortality among this cohort.

A cross-sectional analysis of Medicare and commercial insurer spending suggests the in-state biosimilar production plan could be substantial in savings even after insulin cost rebates.

An analysis of NHANES data from 2009-2020 suggest approximately 75% of people with diabetes in the US were not at the American Diabetes Association-recommended HbA1c target of less than 7%.

An analysis of data from the TEDDY study suggests increased levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity could reduce risk of progression to type 1 diabetes in multiple islet autoantibody-positive children.

An analysis of more than 1.8 million mother-offspring pairs offers new insight into a potential association between exposure to maternal depression/anxiety during pregnancy and risk of type 1 diabetes in offspring during adolescence.

An analysis of more than 4000 people from a university hospital in Japan details the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on glycemic control and lipid profiles among people with diabetes.

Each month, our editorial staff compiles a recap of the top news in endocrinology from the past month. Our April 2023 month in review features top new studies, FDA approvals, and an overview of news surrounding Abbott readers.

Our latest case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, featuresa woman in her mid-60s with a history of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis treated with levothyroxine presenting to the hospital with 4-5 days of pain, swelling and redness on her left thumb.

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini emphasize the need for early detection of diabetic kidney disease through the monitoring of cardiometabolic risk factors.

George Bakris, MD, shares best practices for co-management and providing comprehensive care for patients with diabetic kidney disease.

Dr George Bakris reviews the clinical trial data for finerenone and provides insights on treatment selection, including the potential benefits of combination therapy with finerenone and SGLT2 inhibitors, in managing diabetic kidney disease.

Dr George Bakris elaborates on the risk factors, monitoring, treatment objectives, and the impact of diet and exercise in preventing the progression of diabetic kidney disease.

The serum glycated hemoglobin levels and the incidence of thyroid cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes in patients with type 2 diabetes were significantly higher in the observation group when compared with the control group.

On April 21, 2023, Medtronic announced the long-awaited US approval of their MiniMed 780G System with Smart Guard Technology and the Guardian 4 Sensor, which has been available in Europe for nearly 3 years.

In patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome and metabolic syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea was associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events in women, but not in men.

Many effective anti-obesity medications could be manufactured and sold profitably for a low price, with estimated minimum prices up to 20-fold cheaper than current prices in some countries.

A new study leveraging data from 184 countries based on 11 dietary factors provides an overview of the diet attributable burden of type 2 diabetes in the world today.

A new analysis suggests an association between elevated heart rate and increased risk of developing new-onset T2D, but the effects were largely restricted to younger individuals.

Compared with individuals with normal glycemic status, a recent analysis found AMD risk increased with higher glycemic status and longer duration of diabetes.

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini summarize the key takeaways on screening for pediatric and adult-onset type 1 diabetes and strategies to improve screening.

An expert pediatric endocrinologist discusses best practices for referring patients to a specialist in type 1 diabetes, as well as the potential of new therapies in delaying the progression of the disease.