Can Early Use of Closed-Loop System in T1D Save Pancreas Function? Trial compared hybrid closed-loop system to standard insulin therapy for teens Sep 07, 2022
ICER Dumps on Wegovy Cost-Effectiveness; Kerendia Label Update; Synthetic Embryos? News and commentary from the endocrinology world Sep 07, 2022
Prescribing of Newer Diabetes Drugs Not Up to Snuff in Black Patients? Study among veterans suggests disparities in prescription rates for these type 2 diabetes drugs Sep 06, 2022
Hormone Treatment Improves Cognition in Down Syndrome Pulsatile GnRH therapy boosted brain connectivity in pilot study Sep 02, 2022
New MiniMed Hybrid Closed Loop System Boosts Glucose Control in T1D System was superior to multiple daily injections plus intermittently scanned CGM Sep 02, 2022
Low Testosterone Linked to Hospitalization for COVID Future studies should look into testosterone therapy as a prevention strategy, study author says Sep 02, 2022
Raw Veggie Weight Loss Pill Success; Exercise Boosts Brains; Kushner's 2nd Surgery News and commentary from the endocrinology world Aug 31, 2022
Conception With ART Linked to Childhood Cancers Taiwanese study finds increased risk mainly due to leukemia and hepatic cancers Aug 31, 2022
Racial Differences in Bariatric Surgery Safety Persist Minority groups saw more weight loss with one procedure, but also more complications Aug 31, 2022
Children's National Latest Target of Transgender Care Attacks Harassment began after "sting" operation focused on youth hysterectomies Aug 30, 2022
FDA Data Link Diabetes Drug Class to Gallbladder Disease FAERS analysis turns up dozens of cases of acute cholecystitis tied to GLP-1 receptor agonists Aug 30, 2022
How Have Glucagon Costs Changed in Recent Years? Wholesale costs spiked from 2010 to 2020, but out-of-pocket prices remained mostly stable Aug 30, 2022
Algorithm to Avoid Unneeded Antibiotics Whiffs for Kids' Diarrhea Randomized trial in lower-income countries finds no significant drop in overall prescriptions Aug 29, 2022
Mass Cardiovascular Testing May Add Years for Some Men Mixed results after the DANCAVAS program from Denmark Aug 27, 2022
Is 'Juliet' Unwittingly Poisoned in Today's Environment? Examining the dangers of endocrine disrupting chemicals Aug 27, 2022
The Burden of Obesity Is Not Carried Equally Misconceptions are hurting the fight for health equity in communities of color Aug 26, 2022
Fertility Preservation Not Linked to Mortality or Relapse in Breast Cancer Rates comparable to unexposed patients in Swedish study Aug 25, 2022
Step Therapy Succeeds for Diabetic Macular Edema No difference in visual acuity at 2 years with bevacizumab-first or upfront-aflibercept strategy Aug 24, 2022
Combining Common Diabetic Nerve Pain Drugs Helped Provide More Relief No specific combination stood out among the crowd Aug 24, 2022
T2D Pandemic Spike; Omnipod 5 Cleared for Ages 2 and Up; Glyphosate Seizures? News and commentary from the endocrinology world Aug 24, 2022
Virtual Closed-Loop System Training Bolsters Time in Range for Kids With T1D Improvements noted over 3 weeks with virtual educational camp Aug 24, 2022
AAP Stands by Policy on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth Small group of pediatricians who called for evidence review charge they're being sidelined Aug 23, 2022
COVID Clotting Risk; Monkeypox Guidelines; Cutoffs for Gestational Diabetes Also in TTHealthWatch: effect of remote ischemic conditioning in stroke Aug 20, 2022 podcast
Do We Need to Worry About Low Serum Urate? Study may have found answer to long-standing question Aug 19, 2022
Universal Hip Screening in Babies Associated With Overtreatment Late detection of hip dysplasia and need for surgery not helped by universal screening Aug 18, 2022
Sleeve Gastrectomy Gets Big Boost After Medicare Coverage Took Effect Geographic variations were observed, with the highest increase seen in New Jersey Aug 18, 2022
Can Lower Gestational Diabetes Cutoff Improve Outcomes in Kids? About 9% of babies born large for gestational age regardless of the approach to diagnosis Aug 17, 2022
Three Repurposed Drugs Flop for Thwarting Severe COVID High-risk patients saw no benefits from metformin, ivermectin, or fluvoxamine Aug 17, 2022
Early Success for TED Drug; New Adrenalectomy Guidelines; Weight Loss Drug Coup News and commentary from the endocrinology world Aug 17, 2022
Long COVID and Variants; New Cancer and Diabetes Blood Marker Also in TTHealthWatch: treatment of asymptomatic kidney stones Aug 13, 2022 podcast
More Hip Fractures Seen in Women With This Diet Study compared vegetarian, pescatarian, and meat eaters Aug 11, 2022
Januvia's Nitrosamine Contamination; COVID & Type 1 Diabetes; Vegans Who Lift News and commentary from the endocrinology world Aug 10, 2022
Aldosterone Linked to Kidney Failure Risk, Irrespective of Diabetes Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism could be effective for more patients, study suggests Aug 08, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act Gets Thumbs Up From Most Healthcare Groups Includes provisions for Medicare drug price negotiation, continuation of ACA premium subsidies Aug 08, 2022
Restricting Eating to Certain Hours Bolsters Weight Loss Trial participants lost an additional 5 lb versus those who didn't restrict their eating time Aug 08, 2022
CDC: More Clots, Kidney Failure in Kids After COVID Post-COVID symptoms run the gamut for kids and teens Aug 05, 2022
Blood Protein May Help Predict Diabetes, Death From Cancer Prostasin commonly found in epithelial cells of organs Aug 04, 2022
New Oral Testosterone OK'd; Jarlsberg for Osteoporosis; Menopausal Women Lighting Up News and commentary from the endocrinology world Aug 03, 2022
Here's How Abortion Laws Could Impact IVF Some state laws may specify that life begins at fertilization. What does that mean for embryos? Aug 02, 2022
Minimally Invasive Bariatric Procedure Effective for Milder Obesity Big weight loss seen in patients with mild and moderate levels of obesity Aug 02, 2022