Increased Cosecretion of Cortisol Linked to Impaired Glucose Metabolism in Primary Aldosteronism
Autonomous cortisol secretion is common in patients with primary aldosteronism and is associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Gestational Age, Birth Weight Cutoff Values May Improve Diagnosis of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Adjusting threshold levels of 17-OHP to reflect gestational age and birth weight might be a safe and efficient strategy to improve screening for CAH in newborns.
Bempedoic Acid Improves Lipid Control When Added to Statin Therapy
Bempedoic acid, an investigational ATP citrate lyase inhibitor, might safely lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels when added to statin therapy.
Men Have Greater BMD Increase Than Women After Surgical Treatment for Hyperparathyroidism
A greater increase in bone mineral density at the femoral neck may be seen after parathyroidectomy for sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism in men compared with women.
Easily Calmed Infants of Mothers With Gestational Diabetes May Be at Risk for Childhood Obesity
The risk for obesity at age 2 to 5 years was increased in easily calmed infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes.
Structured Weight Management Program Leads to Sustained Remission of T2D
More than a third of patients with type 2 diabetes participating in the Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) had remission of diabetes.
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.
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.
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