Endocrinology
From the Journals
The Uneven Surge in Diabetes in the United States
The overall prevalence of diabetes increased by 18.6% from 2012 to 2022, with the highest prevalence observed among non-Hispanic Black individuals...
Expert Interview
Abnormal TSH: Forget it or Fret it?
Medications and the presence of a minor infection can affect TSH values.
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Study Identifies Early Puberty As Risk Factor for HS in Children
Precocious puberty was associated with more than a twofold higher risk for HS, in a case control study.
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Does Bariatric Surgery Also Improve Thyroid Function?
“The relationship between obesity and [thyroid hormone] is bidirectional, indicating that addressing underlying thyroid disturbance could...
Commentary
Stones, Bones, Groans, and Moans: Could This Be Primary Hyperparathyroidism?
The classic symptoms include osteoporosis and bone tumors. People can get nephrocalcinosis and kidney stones.
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SGLT2 Inhibitor Reduces Risk for Neurodegenerative Diseases in T2D
Those receiving SGLT2i treatment had a 21% reduced risk for all-cause dementia and a 22% reduced risk for all-cause dementia and Parkinson’s...
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Long-Term Exposure to Road Traffic Noise and Air Pollution Linked to Infertility
“As many Western countries are facing declining birth rates and increasing maternal age at the birth of a first child, knowledge on environmental...
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Beyond Weight Loss, Limited Bariatric Surgery Benefits in Older Adults
“The findings from this study suggest a limited role of bariatric surgery in older patients for the prevention of obesity-related cancer or...
Conference Coverage
A Simple Blood Test May Predict Cancer Risk in T2D
Can the markers of inflammation IL-6, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) be predictive...
Conference Coverage
Night Owls May Be at Greater Risk for T2D, Beyond Lifestyle
Those with a late chronotype had 0.7 higher BMI, 1.9-cm larger waist circumference, 7 cm2 more visceral fat, and 14% more liver fat.
Feature
Will Tirzepatide Vials Help Patients? Endos Weigh in
“The one message from all of this is that patients need to know what they’re getting into,” said Dr. Anne Peters.