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An MRI image of sclerosing mesenteritis

<乌鸦传媒>Diabetic Man With Sclerosing Mesenteritis Experiences Glycemic Control With Steroids

Case authors report an unexpected paradoxical effect

AACE over a computer rendering of a woman with her pituitary and thyroid glands highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Risk With Gender-Affirming Tx; Burden of Thyroid Eye Disease; T1D Care Gaps

More notable research from the AACE 2021 virtual meeting

AACE over a computer rendering of a woman with her pituitary and thyroid glands highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Slow and Steady With Osilodrostat Best in Cushing's Disease

Gradual dose escalation had fewer adverse events, same therapeutic benefit, as quicker increases

A blue gloved hand holds a test tube of blood labeled Testosterone - Test over a form with results showing low testosterone.

<乌鸦传媒>Low Testosterone Could Be Bad News in COVID-19

In small study, men with low levels were more likely to have severe illness

A young transgender male waking up from anesthesia after surgery

<乌鸦传媒>Gender Surgery Tied to Mental Health Gains for Transgender People

Psychological distress and substance use decreased with affirming surgeries

ENDOBREAK centered between 8 illustrated body organs.

<乌鸦传媒>Tepezza Restock Coming; Osteoporotic Fractures Broken Down by State

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

A test tube labeled Aldosterone - Test over a test sheet where Aldosterone and Renin are checked off with red pen

<乌鸦传媒>Alarmingly Low Rate of Primary Aldosteronism Detected, Treated

Canadian cohort study of 1.1 million adults with hypertension

ENDO over a computer rendering of a woman in silhouette with her thyroid and pituitary glands highlighted

<乌鸦传媒>ENDO 2021 Roundup: Jatenzo Liver Data, Adrenal Insufficiency, and More

Other noteworthy research presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting

ENDO over a computer rendering of a woman in silhouette with her thyroid and pituitary glands highlighted

<乌鸦传媒>Transgender Youth at Risk for Poorer Heart Health

Association could be attributed to gender-affirming hormone therapy, researcher says

A black and white photo of a bodybuilder injecting steroids into his hip

<乌鸦传媒>Testicular Dysfunction May Persist Long After Anabolic Steroid Use

"Need to treat not just as problem of testosterone deficiency but as a body-image disorder"

ENDOBREAK centered between 8 illustrated body organs.

<乌鸦传媒>GIP/GLP-1 RA Phase III Success; USPSTF Looking for Input

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

A box of cyproterone acetate tablets over a computer rendering of a brain tumor

<乌鸦传媒>Brain Tumor Risk Upped With Synthetic Progestogen

Absolute risk still low, however, and product not currently approved in U.S.

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 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 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

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 preteen boy and girl give each other the side-eye

<乌鸦传媒>When Do Sex Differences in Testosterone Levels Appear?

Study used NHANES data to calculate trajectories over ages 6 to 20

A box of metformin tablets

<乌鸦传媒>Diabetes Drug May Benefit Long-Term Steroid Users

Metformin improved metabolic profile in patients with chronic inflammatory disease

A mature woman in her kitchen experiencing back pain

<乌鸦传媒>Postmenopausal Low Back Pain: Is Lack of Vitamin D the Problem?

Finding "speaks to the importance of avoiding severe vitamin D deficiency states"

A medical illustration of an intramuscular injection

<乌鸦传媒>Male Hypogonadism Guidelines: Opt for IM Testosterone

Recommendation based on cost compared with transdermal therapy

The chemical structure of levoketoconazole above the word levoketoconazole over a pile of white tablets

<乌鸦传媒>New Drug Alternative for Cushing's Syndrome?

Levoketoconazole proved effective, but not clearly superior

Portrait of a transgender woman.

<乌鸦传媒>Hormones Tied to Increased Breast Cancer Risk for Trans Women

Overall risk still lower than cisgender women, however, and small overall

The letters AACE over a pic of the Los Angeles convention center.

<乌鸦传媒>Improvements in Excess Cortisol Activity With Relacorilant

Phase II study of selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator found dose-dependent effect

Close up of a woman itching her arm.

<乌鸦传媒>Itchy Skin Threatens CKD Patients' Quality of Life

More severe cases seen in those with higher stages of chronic kidney disease

<乌鸦传媒>ENDO 2019 Roundup: Opioids, Obesity, and More

Other noteworthy research presented at The Endocrine Society annual meeting

<乌鸦传媒>Suppressed Testicular Function 'Mostly Reversible' After Steroid Abuse

But process can take upwards of 9 months

<乌鸦传媒>Early Success With Another Male Birth Control Pill

11β-MNTDC passes phase I trial, but side effects may be an issue

<乌鸦传媒>Hormone Tx May Not Compromise Fertility in Transgender Men

Fertility potential preserved even after 1 year of testosterone therapy

<乌鸦传媒>Transgender Medicine Advances but Gaps Remain

More progress to come with advocacy, says expert

<乌鸦传媒>Rethink Due for Stopping Transgender Hormone Tx Before Surgery?

Review found little evidence linking hormones to surgical complications

<乌鸦传媒>AACE 2018 Potpourri

Additional noteworthy research presented at AACE meeting

<乌鸦传媒>Carvedilol Helps Protect Heart During PPGL Surgery

Med offers superior blocking for cardiac complications in pheochromocytoma

<乌鸦传媒>Hypogonadal Men See Better Heart Health on Testosterone Tx

Fewer deaths due to MACE seen over 10 years versus controls

<乌鸦传媒>Asthma: As-Needed ICS/LABA Prevents Exacerbations

But lower steroid dosage comes at cost of reduced symptom control

<乌鸦传媒>Hydrocortisone Granules on Par, Given Straight or With Food

May be helpful option for administering meds to pediatric patients, researcher says

<乌鸦传媒>EndoBreak: After Menopause, Take the Stairs; Don't Try Kratom For T2D

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

<乌鸦传媒>A Role for Budesonide in Autoimmune Hepatitis?

Effective second-line treatment after prednisolone failure

<乌鸦传媒>Researchers: Bariatric Surgery Screening Should Include Sexual Orientation

LGBT status may predict lower rates of post-surgical follow-up

<乌鸦传媒>NAMS: 'Take the Fear Out' of Hormone Therapy

JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, breaks down the highlights of NAMS updated position statement

<乌鸦传媒>Diabetes Targets Hard to Meet in Transgender Population

Hormone therapy tied to increased modifiable risks

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