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.
All articles by Cindy Lampner, MSLIS
Assessing the Evidence of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Diabetes
The substantial burden of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes has led to the exploration of various cardiovascular disease prevention strategies, including the use of aspirin.
Idiopathic Short Stature: Expert Perspectives
Guidelines from The Endocrine Society, updated in 2017, advocate a shared decision-making approach regarding growth hormone therapy and advise against routine treatment for all children with idiopathic short stature.
Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Controversies in Testing and Treatment
Divergent recommendations in guidelines from the USPSTF and the ATA/AACE contribute to the controversy surrounding whether to test and treat for subclinical hypothyroidism.
Low Vitamin D May Raise Headache Risk in Men
Middle-aged men with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations had a markedly higher risk of frequent headache.
Addison’s Disease: New Guideline Details Diagnosis and Treatment
The first-ever guideline from Endocrine Society on Addison’s disease details specifics of diagnostic tests and glucocorticoid therapy.
