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<乌鸦传媒 class='mpt-top_cat_title_description'>News, opinions and meeting coverage in endocrinology.

A kidney transplant scar healing after surgery with peritoneal dialysis tubing protruding from the belly.

<乌鸦传媒>Is it OK to Cut Back on Prednisone After Kidney Transplant?

15-year follow-up data support the use of early steroid cessation

A skinny Asian woman lies on the couch with her hand on her stomach and eyes closed

<乌鸦传媒>Underweight Tied to GI Distress

But which comes first?

A mature man standing in front of his medicine cabinet touching a prescription bottle

<乌鸦传媒>Opioids Concerningly Common for Diabetic Nerve Pain

But overall prescriptions for pain meds have tapered off over the years

The symbol for potassium over a close up of a young woman鈥檚 face with acne

<乌鸦传媒>High Potassium No Threat With Spironolactone

Despite guidelines, many still monitoring K levels in young women with acne, researchers find

ENDOBREAK centered between 8 illustrated body organs.

<乌鸦传媒>Ozempic Seeking High Dose OK; Thyroid Cancer Overdiagnosed in Kids?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

A transgender man points to his forehead which has red spots on it.

<乌鸦传媒>Masculinizing Hormone Therapy Tied to Acne in Transmen

Acne also linked with depression and anxiety; Accutane may be treatment option

A close up of an overweight woman鈥檚 arm receiving an injection from a female doctor

<乌鸦传媒>Monoclonal Antibody Induces Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes

Phase II trial reported decreased fat, increased lean mass

A close up of a woman鈥檚 neck which has a scar from thyroid surgery

<乌鸦传媒>Few Qualifying Medicare Patients Undergo Parathyroidectomy

Less than a third with primary hyperparathyroidism had definitive operation

A RECALL ALERT stamp over a bottle of Metformin Extended Release tablets

<乌鸦传媒>Metformin Recalls Ballooned in 2020

Last addition to the list in November brought number to 254 products recalled

A young boy stands in front of a wall with height measurement marks and has his hand up to show how tall he鈥檇 like to be

<乌鸦传媒>Growth Hormones in Childhood Tied to Heart Problems Later On

Women, those who were small for gestational age at highest risk

A computer rendering of a transparent human body depicting a tumor on the esophagus

<乌鸦传媒>Young-Onset Esophageal Cancer Rapidly Increasing

Physicians should be on the alert for younger patients with dysphagia, researchers urge

SABCS over a photo of women holding pink breast cancer ribbons

<乌鸦传媒>Add-On HDAC Inhibitor No Help in Breast Cancer

PFS, OS similar to endocrine therapy alone for advanced HR+ disease

A close up young diabetic man using a lancet pen to measure his glucose level

<乌鸦传媒>Longer Diabetes Duration Means More Complications Later On

Early prevention efforts key for young people, researchers urged

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<乌鸦传媒>New GLP-1 Agonist Succeeds in Phase III; PFAS Chemicals & COVID-19

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

An obese Mexican-American woman making fruit salad in the kitchen as another woman and child look on.

<乌鸦传媒>Over 73% of U.S. Adults Overweight or Obese

Obesity rate up by half since 1999-2000, NHANES data indicate; nearly 10% severely obese

Liraglutide (Saxenda) over a photo of an overweight teen male above FDA APPROVED

<乌鸦传媒>Saxenda OK'd for Teens with Obesity

Liraglutide label now includes adolescents as young as 12

<乌鸦传媒>Renewed Concerns About Finasteride and Mental Health

Database study links popular alopecia treatment with increased risks of suicidality, depression

A box, bottle, and blister pack of Vascepa (icosapent ethyl)

<乌鸦传媒>Will Vascepa Train Roll Past Negative Omega-3 Results?

STRENGTH, OMEMI temper enthusiasm but may not change much

A close up of a man鈥檚 foot with his big toe swollen from gout

<乌鸦传媒>Lifestyle Mods May Head Off Gout

Four addressable factors appear key

A man kneels before a smiling woman in a wheelchair holding a pregnancy test

<乌鸦传媒>Pregnancies, Later Menopause Tied to Progressive MS Onset Age

Pregnancies may have a dose effect on delaying progressive MS

<乌鸦传媒>Controversial Diabetes Clinic Owner to Pay Doc $8M in Damages

Decision in 9-year lawsuit paves way for injunction against diabetes clinics

AHA over a computer rendering of a human heart

<乌鸦传媒>COVID's Heart Complications Modest in Large Registry

Obese and minority groups at higher risk, though, analyses affirm

AHA over a computer rendering of a human heart

<乌鸦传媒>AHA: Highlighting Effective 'Real-World' Heart Tx Strategies

Studies on overcoming GDMT underuse, improving self-care education, creating new settings for care delivery

AHA over a computer rendering of a human heart

<乌鸦传媒>Sotagliflozin Prevents Heart Events in Acute HF, Chronic Kidney Disease

Two trials show some tantalizing signals for HFpEF and stroke

AASLD over a computer rendering of a liver

<乌鸦传媒>Trial Finds Semaglutide Resolves NASH in Many Obese Adults

But "unexpected" lack of improvement in fibrosis stage vs placebo

The YouTube video thumbnail for this video with Rohin Francis

<乌鸦传媒>Ranking the Best Human Organs

Which organ is the greatest? Which is tripe?

A box of Propecia tablets over a photo of a man鈥檚 balding head

<乌鸦传媒>Watch for Suicidality in Men on Propecia

Analysis found high number of psychological-related reports

AHA over a computer rendering of a human heart

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Group Takes Aim at Structural Racism

AHA advocates for policies to root out economic, health disparities

ObesityWeek over a photo of an obese man鈥檚 shirt front stretching to the limit

<乌鸦传媒>IBT Plus Semaglutide Slashed Pounds, CVD Risk

Patients lost 16% of body weight after 68 weeks in phase III trial

A photo of a transgender female

<乌鸦传媒>Transgender Adults Often Forced to Seek Unlicensed Hormone Therapy

Many are uninsured, others have claims denied, study shows

An obese male child holds his belly

<乌鸦传媒>MC4 Agonist Cuts Body Weight, Hunger in Genetically-Driven Obesity

Trial success raises questions about broader application

AP Cardiology over a computer rendering of a heart beat

<乌鸦传媒>Bariatric Surgery in Heart Failure

Andrew Perry, MD, delves into its role with Radha Gopalan, MD

A microscope image of a fertilized ovum on a pipette

<乌鸦传媒>IVF Babies With Birth Defects Also Show Increased Cancer Risk

Absolute risk is small, but findings should prompt further research

ACG over a computer rendering of the gastrointestinal tract

<乌鸦传媒>New-Onset Diabetes and Pancreas Cysts a Risky Mix

Study provides support for assessing diabetes markers in pancreatic cyst surveillance

IDWeek over a computer rendering of a blue-gloved hand blocking various viruses

<乌鸦传媒>Watch for Weight Gain When Switching Tenofovir HIV Regimens

Could TDF act as weight suppressant?

ASN over a computer rendering of a kidney cross section

<乌鸦传媒>Finerenone Cuts Kidney, Heart Risks in CKD and T2D

Patients saw less hyperkalemia than with spironolactone but still some

A computer rendering of a uterus in a stainless steel surgical tray with scalpel and scissors

<乌鸦传媒>More Hospitals Offering Uterus Transplant

More transplant programs opening outside of clinical trials, but questions about cost and access remain

A woman poses for a selfie before and after her weight loss

<乌鸦传媒>Bariatric Surgery Boosts Life Expectancy, Long-Term Data Show

Gain of 3 years in Swedish study

TCT over a computer rendering of trans-aortic valve replacement

<乌鸦传媒>Is PCI the Answer to Vulnerable Plaques That Don't Limit Flow?

Some success with BVS placement in PROSPECT ABSORB

A box of Synthroid (Levothyroxine sodium) tablets on a pharmacy shelf

<乌鸦传媒>Generic Levothyroxine vs Brand Name: Which Is More Effective?

Study looked at patients with mild thyroid dysfunction

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