Amit Akirov, MD, Author at Endocrinology Advisor

Evaluating Bone Microarchitecture and Strength in Women With HIV

By

Amit Akirov, MD

July 13, 2020

Bone microarchitecture and strength are reduced in women living with HIV, and tenofovir treatment may contribute to bone deficits.

General Endocrinology

Role of Allopregnanolone in Menstrually Related and Postmenopausal Migraine

By

Amit Akirov, MD

July 9, 2020

Serum allopregnanolone levels are lower in women with either menstrually related or postmenopausal migraine compared with women without headache.

Bone Metabolism

Fractures More Common During Prodromal Period of Parkinson Disease

By

Amit Akirov, MD

July 9, 2020

Researchers examined the association between fractures and Parkinson disease during the prodromal period.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Effects of Puberty and the Menstrual Cycle on Migraine in Girls

By

Amit Akirov, MD

July 7, 2020

Migraine attacks were more frequent in post-pubertal compared to pre-pubertal girls, with no observed difference in headache characteristics between the groups.

Androgen and Reproductive Disorders

New Data Suggest 2 Distinct Subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Amit Akirov, MD

July 2, 2020

A genetic analysis of nearly 900 women with polycystic ovary syndrome identified 2 distinct subtypes of the disease with unique genetic variants.

Adrenal

Medication Misuse: Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome and Misuse of Adrenal Supplements

By

Amit Akirov, MD

July 1, 2020

Off-label use of glucocorticoids and over-the-counter supplements is common for adrenal fatigue, a condition characterized by a constellation of nonspecific symptoms.

Bone Metabolism

Low Physical Function, Lean Body Mass Predict Accelerated Bone Loss After Hip Fracture

By

Amit Akirov, MD

June 30, 2020

Lower physical function and lean body mass are associated with increased risk for accelerated bone loss in older patients with previous hip fracture.

Diabetes

Recommendations for Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in COVID-19

By

Amit Akirov, MD

June 29, 2020

A clinical perspective article details the recommended approach to manage diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.