Endocrinology

The new clinical practice guidelines on the management of hyperthyroidism that are soon to be released jointly by the ATA and the AACE are a work in progress.

Patients who achieve target LDL-cholesterol levels on statin therapy may still be at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Are you a PC? Then you may be excited to know that Microsoft Office 2010 is set to hit the shelves this June, bringing with it a slew of enhanced programs and new apps to keep you better connected, productive, and creative.

The pros and cons of using the hemoglobin A1C test to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes was the subject of a lively debate at the AACE Meeting.

The benefits of intensive glycemic control on microvascular and neuropathic complications remain clear and well established in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Couples, wherever they live in the world, are interested in having children who are healthy. Unfortunately all of us carry potentially lethal gene mutations.

There are new treatments being investigated for the management of osteoporosis. All show promise, but most still lack definitive data from phase III trials.

Reforming the healthcare system in the United States is about much more than providing basic coverage for all its citizens.

Hyperglycemia among noncritically ill medical and surgical patients is a huge problem in hospitals throughout the United States.

A variety of rapid and reliable tests now exist to diagnose and facilitate the management of pheochromocytoma and primary aldosteronism, but more are needed.

Whether you're traveling to a medical conference or planning your next vacation, these 10 travel apps for your iPhone are sure to come in handy.

A new study from the Center for Studying Health System Change analyzes the positive and negative affects that EMR implementation can have on physician-patient interaction.

The AACE highlighted a number of studies on a wide range of endocrinology topics from adrenal disorders to metabolic bone disease.

The AACE highlighted a number of studies on a wide range of endocrinology topics from adrenal disorders to metabolic bone disease.

In a preliminary study, Attiva, increased the post-meal feeling of satiety and reduced hunger between meals.

The efficacy of liraglutide,is not impacted in subjects with type 1 diabetes who develop anti-liraglutide antibodies.

Colesevelam HCL is effective not only in lowering LDL-cholesterol but in reducing glycemic levels in people with prediabetes.

Here you will find links to information about the general session presentations, satellite symposia, and poster presentations scheduled for the meeting.

Conference attendees who are looking for places to eat and things to do while in Boston, here is a listed of suggestions.

New research released today at the AACE Meeting indicates another reason to avoid fast food; it may also be lacking in appropriate amounts of iodine.

CGMs can be helpful in managing patients with type 2 diabetes or any diabetes patient in the hospital setting, according to several experts.

The varying impact of insulin resistance on different tissues in the human body may lead to a better understanding of metabolic syndrome.

I thought I lost a patient a few weeks ago. No, he didn't die, but after his office visit, I had the distinct impression that he might not come back. My job is to take care of my patients' health. But sometimes I'm just the messenger.

Dr. Edward Pullen examines the ways in which Earth Day and going green can relate to medicine.

While hyperglycemia is a risk factor for microvascular complications, most patients die of macrovascular disease, which is strongly influenced by dyslipidemia.

Thyroid cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States, especially in women, according to Bryan Haugen, MD.

Is there middle ground when healthcare errors are made?

There is a new drug treatment strategy coming down the pipeline for diabetes, one that targets the kidney.

By inactivating the immune system's natural killer T cells, which migrate to wound sites and impede the healing process, researchers were able to accelerate wound closure.

Some health care IT industry heavyweights have gone so far as to suggest that the iPad will be greatly utilized in the healthcare setting and revolutionize the way we do business. While I do think the iPad is incredibly shiny and is great computer replacement for your grandma, I think it's a bit of an exaggeration to suggest that it will ever be fully adopted by healthcare IT shops.