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Managing Bisphosphonate Drug Holidays in Patients With Osteoporosis
Ongoing treatment with bisphosphonate therapy may not be needed to prevent future fractures in certain patients due to the sustained effect of the drug.
Common Interferences in Thyroid Immunoassays
Despite the benefits of using immunoassays in clinical laboratories, various types of interference can lead to inaccurate results that cloud clinical decision-making.
Mentoring Women in the #MeToo Era: Expert Roundtable
Despite record numbers of women working in medicine, instances of gender discrimination and sexual harassment continue to proliferate.
Psychosocial Risks Associated With Central Precocious Puberty
In addition to the risk that children with CPP will not reach their adult height potential, a range of studies have noted a high risk for psychological, social, and behavioral problems in this population.
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The Effects of Alcohol on The Body's Major Systems
Varying degrees of alcohol consumption affect every major organ system.
The Diagnostic Work-Up of Thyroid Nodules: Ruling out Papillary Thyroid Cancer
The American Thyroid Association recently published updated evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing and managing adults with thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid ...
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Therapeutic Effect of Long-Chain PUFA Omega 3 Supplementation in Obese Children
Investigators sought to determine whether supplementation of LCPUFA‐ω3 for 3 months would reduce insulin resistance and weight in adolescents with obesity.
Risk for Congenital Heart Defects in Offspring of Moms With Obesity
Although congenital heart defects are more frequent in offspring of mothers with overweight or obesity, the relationship between maternal overweight and obesity and risk for complex and specific heart defects is not well defined.
Mood Disorder and Obesity Associated With Poorer Health Outcomes
The co-occurrence of obesity and mood disorders increases the risk for physical comorbidities, poor mental health and psychological well-being, and less healthy behaviors.
Latest in General Endocrinology
Higher Rates of Comorbidities Among Holocaust Survivors
Holocaust survivors in Israel have higher rates of comorbidities but lower mortality compared with a control population.
Health Risks Associated With Androgenic Anabolic Steroid Use in Men
Men who use androgenic anabolic steroids have an increased mortality risk, a notable increase in hospitalizations, and higher prevalence of certain disorders compared with the general population.
Endocrine Therapy Does Not Impair Neuropsychological Performance
For early-stage breast cancer survivors, endocrine therapy (ET) appears to have no effect on neuropsychological performance or impairment over six years of follow-up.
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- Primary Characteristics of PCOS Predictive of Obstetric Complications
- Gender-Affirming Hormonal Treatment and Long-Term Bone Safety
- Maternal Thyroid Function in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Risk for Disease
- Head-to-Head Comparison of Professional vs Personal CGM Systems in T1D
- Dual vs Triple Therapy for Metformin Treatment Intensification in Type 2 Diabetes
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia: An Underdiagnosed Disease Gets a Second Look
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Does Not Recommend Routine Supplements for Chronic Disease Prevention
- Insulin Analogs vs Regular Human Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes
- FDA Committee Votes on Oral T1D Treatment Sotagliflozin
- Elevated Plasma Agouti-Related Protein May Be a Marker for Cushing Disease
- Therapeutic Effect of Long-Chain PUFA Omega 3 Supplementation in Obese Children
- Poor Health Outcomes Associated With Fear of Crime, Violence Among College Students of Color
- Safety of PCSK9 Inhibitors After Heart Transplantation Examined