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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.
Ketogenic Diet for the Management of T2D and Associated Long-Term Complications
With obesity reaching epidemic proportions, and its known association with many metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and atherosclerosis, it is worthwhile to look at nutritional approaches to managing these chronic conditions.
Bone-Derived Factors in the Treatment of Diabetes
A growing body of research highlights the important role of bone in glucose metabolism.
Investigating the Link Between Atrial Fibrillation and Type 2 Diabetes
Compared with the general population, patients with type 2 diabetes are at a 35% to 60% greater risk for atrial fibrillation.
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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 ...
Latest in Obesity
Are Clinician Efforts to Improve Parental Awareness of Child Obesity Worthwhile?
Higher body mass index z scores in children strongly predicted parental perception that their child was overweight 2 years later, reflecting an awareness of already rising BMI.
Obesity Subtype May Determine Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery
There are distinct subgroups or subtypes of obesity and some of these groups, including adults with disordered eating, may derive more benefit from bariatric surgery than others.
Metabolically Healthy Obese Children, Adolescents at Higher Risk for CVD
Children and adolescents with metabolically healthy obesity had higher carotid intima-media thickness compared with metabolically healthy individuals who were a normal weight.
Latest in General Endocrinology
Growth Hormone Replacement Associated With Increased Irisin Levels
Growth hormone replacement can raise irisin levels in children with growth hormone deficiency.
Normal Height Velocity Maintained With Reduced Growth Hormone Dose
Normal height velocity can be maintained in prepubertal children during the catch-up growth period by reducing growth hormone dosage by 50%.
An Update on the Acromegaly Treatment Landscape
With greater awareness, better therapeutics, and more precise imaging and biochemical assays, patients with acromegaly can be diagnosed and treated earlier and are oftentimes cured.
Endocrinology Advisor Articles
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- Hypothyroidism Treatment No Longer Available
- Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Personal Care Products Linked to Early Puberty
- Serious Adverse Events Linked to SGLT2 Inhibitors
- Parental Perception of Child Weight Status Predicted by Child BMI z Scores
- Elevated Triglyceride Levels Affect Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
- ADA Issues Position Statement on Comprehensive Care for Pediatric T2D
- Type 1 Diabetes Confers Extra Risk for Autoimmune Diseases
- Multiple Daily Injections vs Insulin Pump Therapy in Pregnant Women With T1D
- Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Personal Care Products Linked to Early Puberty
- A Risk Prediction Tool for Hip Fracture in Type 2 Diabetes
- Reduced Fertility in Obese Women May Be Related to Dysfunctional Insulin Pathway
- Prenatal Exposure to Famine Increases Risk for Early Menopause
- Most Insured Patients Not Using Online Portals
- Omegaven Available for Pediatric Parenteral Nutrition-Associated Cholestasis