<ѻý>The Man Behind 'Died Suddenly'; Rethinking Menopause Tx; Long COVID While Blackѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>Phthalates Exposure Tied to Higher Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in White Womenѻý> But possible selection bias may have negated this risk in women of color, researchers say Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>No Visual Acuity Benefit With Early Anti-VEGF for Diabetic Retinopathyѻý> "May not be worth the risk and inconvenience to the patient," researcher says Feb 07, 2023
<ѻý>Can High-Dose Vitamin D Prevent Diabetes?ѻý> While three trials found no net benefit, combining them yielded significant risk reduction Feb 06, 2023
<ѻý>Hormone Infusion Shows Promise for Low Sexual Desireѻý> Pair of trials demonstrated efficacy in hypoactive sexual desire disorder Feb 03, 2023
<ѻý>Extended BMI Charts Help Address the Pediatric Obesity Crisisѻý> They provide an important tool for screening and managing patients Jan 28, 2023
<ѻý>ED Screening Program Picks Up Lots of Undiagnosed Diabetes Casesѻý> EHR alerts at Chicago ED flagged about three in 10 at-risk patients for HbA1c testing Jan 26, 2023
<ѻý>Over 1 Million Medicare Beneficiaries Will Pocket Savings From Insulin Capѻý> Report uses 2020 claims data to estimate potential effects of IRA's $35 monthly insulin cap Jan 24, 2023
<ѻý>It's Complicated: Hollywood Elites Didn't Use Up Everyone's Diabetes Medsѻý> A "perfect storm" of factors led to GLP-1 agonist shortages Jan 24, 2023
<ѻý>Diabetes Patients Also Struggle to Access GLP-1 Agonistsѻý> Patients are making substitutions, crossing state lines, stopping care because of shortages Jan 24, 2023
<ѻý>Diabetes Drug for Cats Now Approved in Humans Tooѻý> Oral SGLT2 inhibitor bexagliflozin indicated for adults with type 2 diabetes Jan 23, 2023
<ѻý>Gender-Affirming Hormones Boost Mental Health for Transgender Youthѻý> Gains seen in appearance congruence paired with drops in depression and anxiety, study showed Jan 18, 2023
<ѻý>Sodium Nitrite in Food, Water Tied to Type 2 Diabetes Riskѻý> Observational study serves up "new piece of evidence" for debate over additives Jan 17, 2023
<ѻý>Rybelsus Now OK'd in First Line; Menopause Before Transition; Novel T2D Drug Flopsѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world Jan 17, 2023
<ѻý>Higher BMI May Blunt Effects of Vitamin D Supplementationѻý> In VITAL study, lower increases in total 25-OHD levels seen for those with greater body weight Jan 17, 2023
<ѻý>How Many Times Do You Need to Get Out of Your Chair in an Otherwise Sedentary Day?ѻý> Trial tested walking break doses to counter ill effects of prolonged sitting Jan 12, 2023
<ѻý>Type 2 Diabetes Patients Can Also Benefit From Fully Closed-Loop Systemѻý> Users spent twice as much time in target glucose range vs standard insulin therapy, study showed Jan 11, 2023
<ѻý>Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Risk of Esophageal, Gastric Cancersѻý> Cohort study provides "reassurance of the protective clinical benefits of weight loss surgery" Jan 11, 2023
<ѻý>Dementia Accompanying Cardiometabolic Disease: Does It Come Down to Genetics?ѻý> Twin study suggests special monitoring in some individuals Dec 29, 2022
<ѻý>Wegovy OK'd for Teens With Obesityѻý> New indication for popular weight-loss injectable Dec 29, 2022
<ѻý>Competitor Poised to Take on Obesity Treatment Giant Wegovy in 2023ѻý> Both Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk scramble to rectify supply shortages Dec 28, 2022
<ѻý>New Hypercalcemia Guideline; Untreated Hyperparathyroidism Risky; PFAS Phase-Outѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world Dec 27, 2022
<ѻý>The Year SGLT2 Inhibitors Became Full-Fledged Heart Failure Drugsѻý> Treatment no longer limited by ejection fraction Dec 27, 2022
<ѻý>5-ARIs Not Linked to Risk of Dementia Over the Long Termѻý> However, finasteride and dutasteride were associated with an increased risk of depression Dec 22, 2022
<ѻý>Glycemic Control With Insulin Barely Budged Over the Past 30 Yearsѻý> Rates of hyperglycemia also remained elevated for racial and ethnic minorities Dec 20, 2022
<ѻý>Metformin Protective Against Joint Replacement in Type 2 Diabetesѻý> Daily users saw lower risks for total knee, hip replacements Dec 19, 2022
<ѻý>One Doc's Win for Trans Youth Healthcare in Texasѻý> A Dallas endocrinologist can continue to provide hormone therapy and puberty blockers Dec 16, 2022
<ѻý>Fecal Transplant Failed to Boost Effects of Bariatric Surgeryѻý> No impact on weight loss or metabolism compared with placebo, small study found Dec 16, 2022
<ѻý>Childhood Obesity Crisis Leads CDC to Expand BMI Chartsѻý> Charts now extend to a BMI of 60 Dec 15, 2022
<ѻý>Don't Mix Alcohol With Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Study Suggestsѻý> Risk of alcohol use disorder-related hospitalizations higher with this procedure vs others Dec 14, 2022
<ѻý>Weight Loss Advice From GPs Falls Flat for Patients With Obesityѻý> Consultations typically involved superficial diet and exercise suggestions Dec 13, 2022
<ѻý>Innovation Is Critical to Stop Disparities in Diabetes Careѻý> We must explore how new technologies can help Dec 10, 2022
<ѻý>Fewer Hospitalizations With Farxiga; New Obesity Drug; Sotagliflozin Still in Limboѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world Dec 06, 2022
<ѻý>Double Embryo Transfer for IVF Linked to Higher Risk of Neonatal Deathѻý> But absolute risk remains low versus single embryo transfer Dec 05, 2022
<ѻý>Adding Gut Health Supplement Helped Kids With Obesity Lose More Weightѻý> Small trial saw metabolic benefits with daily butyrate added to standard of care Dec 05, 2022
<ѻý>Sweeten the Pot With Financial Incentives to Boost Weight Lossѻý> More people with obesity lost weight when cash incentives were added to practical resources Dec 05, 2022
<ѻý>A Dangerous Chilling Effect in Gender-Affirming Careѻý> Gender-affirming facilities must continue offering information and resources, despite threats Dec 03, 2022
<ѻý>Higher BMI a Risk Factor for Long COVID Symptomsѻý> Female sex was another independent risk factor, U.K. study showed Nov 30, 2022