<ѻý>More Data Link Obesity to Better Survival for Cancer Patients on Immunotherapyѻý> Higher BMI also associated with improvements in functional outcomes in this setting Jul 04, 2024
<ѻý>Semaglutide May Be Linked to Condition That Causes Blindnessѻý> Association with optic neuropathy in observational data needs further study to assess causality Jul 03, 2024
<ѻý>House Panel OKs Bills on Obesity Drug and Breakthrough Device Coverage in Medicareѻý> Meanwhile, CMS proposed rule on the device coverage, issued a year ago, awaits a final version Jul 01, 2024
<ѻý>CAH Drug Under Review; Gender-Affirming Surgery in Kids; CGMs for Non-Diabeticsѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world Jul 01, 2024
<ѻý>Many Kids Benefit From GLP-1s. What Happens When They Have to Stop Taking Them?ѻý> Prepare patients early for a time when medication is no longer an option Jul 01, 2024
<ѻý>Adolescent Obesity Tied to Parents' BMI at the Same Ageѻý> Moderate association between parental and offspring BMI at age 17 Jun 28, 2024
<ѻý>First GLP-1 Generic Launched; 5:2 Intermittent Fasting Win; WHO's Ozempic Warningѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world Jun 25, 2024
<ѻý>Major Heart Events Down With Metabolic Surgery for Apnea Patients With Obesityѻý> All-cause mortality also lower compared with nonsurgical controls Jun 24, 2024
<ѻý>Novel GLP-1/Glucagon Drug Promising for Weight Lossѻý> Phase II data support testing pemvidutide for comorbid obesity and liver conditions Jun 24, 2024
<ѻý>Novel Triple-Hormone Agonist Boosts Beta-Cell Function in T2Dѻý> Insulin sensitivity also improved in people with obesity free of diabetes Jun 23, 2024
<ѻý>Tirzepatide May Help Treat Sleep Apnea in People With Obesityѻý> Zepbound met primary and secondary endpoints, with or without CPAP Jun 21, 2024
<ѻý>Certain Clinical Factors Tied to Poor Response to Biologics for Psoriasisѻý> Previous exposure to biologics, higher BMI, smoking all negatively linked to response Jun 18, 2024
<ѻý>Farxiga OK'd for Kids; Semaglutide Price Hearing; Maintaining GLP-1 Weight Lossѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world Jun 18, 2024
<ѻý>USPSTF Recommends Behavioral Interventions for Kids With High BMIѻý> Final recommendations did not include weight-loss drugs Jun 18, 2024
<ѻý>For Teens With Severe Obesity, Financial Incentives Work for Weight Lossѻý> Randomized trial proves benefit of adding gift card incentives to dietary measures Jun 17, 2024
<ѻý>Two OTC CGMs Cleared; USPSTF Draft Recs for Osteoporosis; Generic Ozempic in Testingѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world Jun 11, 2024
<ѻý>Missing Doc Found Dead; Trump's False Insulin Claim; CDC's Bird Flu Studyѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Jun 10, 2024
<ѻý>Bariatric Surgery Linked With Lower Mortality vs GLP-1 Drugs in Study, but ...ѻý> Analysis of patients with obesity and diabetes only looked at first-generation GLP-1 agonists Jun 07, 2024
<ѻý>Search for Missing Doctor; Energy Drinks and Sudden Death; Unusual Pandemic Cancersѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Jun 07, 2024
<ѻý>ENDO 2024 Roundup: Teen GLP-1 Coverage; Novel CAH Drug; Hot Flash Risksѻý> More research from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting Jun 05, 2024
<ѻý>Chinese Herbs for Diabetes Prevention; Long-Term Tepezza Data; Novel Cushing's Txѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world Jun 03, 2024
<ѻý>Semaglutide May Boost Taste Sensitivityѻý> Other taste-related changes also potentially seen with the GLP-1 agent in proof-of-concept study Jun 02, 2024
<ѻý>Tirzepatide Sheds Pounds in Chinese Adults With BMI as Low as 24ѻý> Percentage weight loss is in line with pivotal trial results using standard obesity thresholds May 31, 2024
<ѻý>How Many Ditch GLP-1 Drugs? More Weekly Insulin Data; Ozempic for Alcohol Use?ѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world May 28, 2024
<ѻý>High Price of Popular Diabetes Drugs Deprives Low-Income People of Effective Optionsѻý> "I'm having to jump through hoops to live," says one patient May 26, 2024
<ѻý>GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trialsѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma May 25, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Nutrition Experts Call on Congress to Advance 'Food Is Medicine' Movementѻý> Produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals improve quality of life, cut costs, they say May 22, 2024
<ѻý>GLP-1 Agonist Scripts Jumped 600% for Teens, Young Adults Since 2020ѻý> Females accounted for most of the prescription fills May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Insufficient Sleep May Influence Cognition in Teens With Overweight and Obesityѻý> Restricted sleep did not have same effects on adolescents with less weight May 21, 2024
<ѻý>Endoscopic Ablation Reduces 'Hunger Hormone,' Yields Weight Loss in Early Trialѻý> First-in-human study targets ghrelin production with mucosal ablation as obesity treatment May 21, 2024
<ѻý>South Park Takes on Wegovy; Decapitated Doc's Killer Sentenced; Deadliest Superbugsѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 17, 2024
<ѻý>Obesity Mystery Solved: The Reversible Cause You Never Knewѻý> Can you guess what caused this patient's extreme weight gain? May 16, 2024
<ѻý>Smartphone-Based Lifestyle Interventions Result in Modest, Sustained Weight Lossѻý> Interventions important for patients with no access to medical or surgical treatments May 15, 2024
<ѻý>Obesity, Low Body Mass Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Adolescentsѻý> Psychosomatic concerns also increased significantly from 2002 to 2018 May 15, 2024
<ѻý>Wegovy Perks Sustained for Years; Most Have 'CKM Syndrome'; New Adrenal Guidelinesѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world May 14, 2024
<ѻý>Slow Responders to Zepbound Achieve Meaningful Weight Loss Eventuallyѻý> It can take 20 weeks to titrate to highest dose, researcher points out May 10, 2024
<ѻý>Ozempic Price Cut; Hypoparathyroidism Tx Fast Tracked; Halle Berry's Menopause Billѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world May 07, 2024
<ѻý>Some Patients Suffered Psychiatric Issues After Ozempic Initiationѻý> Two case reports detailed suicidal ideation, mania in weeks following semaglutide initiation May 05, 2024
<ѻý>FTC Challenges 'Bogus' Patents on Ozempic and Other Drugsѻý> Patents block competition and inflate prescription drug cost, says FTC chair May 01, 2024
<ѻý>Hypothalamic Obesity Tx; Weekly Insulin Under Review; Ozempic Price Investigationѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world Apr 30, 2024