Examining Racial Differences in Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery
Researchers found a significantly higher rate of short-term complications and resource utilization for black patients compared with white patients after bariatric surgery.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Genetic Predisposition to High Testosterone Levels Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease
Men with genetic predisposition to high endogenous testosterone levels might be at greater risk for thromboembolism and heart failure.
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Increase Risk for Alzheimer Disease
Long-term use of systemic hormone replacement therapy may slightly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer disease.
Zoledronate, Teriparatide Do Not Negatively Affect Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
Treatment with zoledronate or teriparatide for a year did not affect intima-media thickness of the carotid arteries in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
Insulin Resistance Does Not Increase Fracture Risk in Patients Without Diabetes
There is no association between insulin resistance and fracture risk in older adults without diabetes.
Increased Ankle-Brachial Index May Identify Patients With T1D at Risk for Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction
High ankle-brachial index, a marker of arterial stiffness, may be used to assess the risk for cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in type 1 diabetes.
Prevalence of Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in Girls With Central Precocious Puberty
Among girls with true central precocious puberty referred to a tertiary center in Israel, nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia was diagnosed in almost 5% of patients.
Beneficial Effects of Intrauterine Docosahexaenoic Acid Exposure on Childhood BP
Docosahexaenoic acid supplements given to mothers during pregnancy may lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure associated with overweight and obesity in their children.
CT Angiography May Be Preferable to Functional Stress Testing for Evaluation of Chest Pain in Diabetes
In patients with diabetes and stable chest pain, CT angiography may the preferred modality to evaluate them for possible coronary artery disease.
Familial Hypercholesterolemia Criteria Only Identify a Minor Fraction of Individuals With Familial Premature MI
In patients with familial premature myocardial infarction, applying clinical and mutation criteria for familial hypercholesterolemia only identified a minor fraction of individuals with the disorder.
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