Morgan E. Meissner

In this systematic review, the study authors evaluated the current evidence on orthogeriatric care for older patients with hip fracture.

Researchers evaluated the effect of denosumab on bone mineral density loss in patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.

Researchers determined the effects of zoledronic acid on knee cartilage volume loss in knee osteoarthritis and bone marrow lesions.

COVID-19 is associated with hyperglycemic emergencies, particularly in patients with existing type 2 diabetes and of African ethnicity.

Review authors summarized preliminary research on COVID-19 and past research on SARS-CoV-1 regarding their relationship with endocrine dysfunction.

The safety and efficacy of romosozumab for osteoporosis treatment in postmenopausal women are not significantly affected by reduced kidney function.

Researchers assessed the impact of primary hand osteoarthritis on bone mass, microstructure, and biomechanics in the affected skeletal regions.

Elevated lipoprotein(a) levels was not found to be caused by FH, but may help with clinical recognition of genetic FH.

Combination therapy with insulin sensitizers may be superior to monotherapy for improvement of hyperandrogenemia and menstrual recovery in polycystic ovary syndrome.

Increased vascular resistance in cervical arteries is associated with worse retinal microcirculation and may be linked to the development of retinopathy.

The risk for peripheral artery disease events was found to be associated with levels of lipoprotein(a) in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome.

Diabetic neuropathic pain is associated with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and lower quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Use of combined hormonal contraceptives is associated with reduced efficacy of weight-loss interventions after initial weight loss.

Researchers explored the clinical significance of high density lipoprotein in patients with and without osteoporosis with rheumatoid arthritis.

The ACE and AACE released a 2020 update to their clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Hyperglycemic patients treated with insulin infusion to maintain tight glucose control were at lower risk for severe disease in COVID-19.

Fracture and mortality risk are not significantly different between periods of ongoing bisphosphonate treatment and bisphosphonate holidays.

Careful consideration should be taken before using hydroxychloroquine in patients with diabetes, particularly in the context of COVID-19.

Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia were found to be at increased risk for long-term mortality and cardiovascular events after acute myocardial infarction.

The reduction in left ventricular mass observed in patients with stable coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes treated with empagliflozin may not result of an effect of this drug on diastolic function.

Researchers examined factors associated with returning to the use of assisted reproductive therapy for a second child and cycle-specific and cumulative live birth rates.

Obesity in early adulthood is associated with increased risk for venous thromboembolism later in life, especially pulmonary embolism.

In this case report, the researchers identified a novel mutation associated with a diagnosis of hypophosphatemic kidney stones and osteoporosis.

Organic nitrates did not affect bone density or turnover in postmenopausal women with osteopenia in a randomized controlled trial.

In national patient registries, cardiovascular disease risk and diabetes management varied by geographic region in the United States.

Hypothyroid symptoms and tiredness in patients with high-burden subclinical hypothyroidism are not improved with levothyroxine treatment.

Gains in bone mineral density associated with bisphosphonate treatment in patients with osteoporosis are reduced with decreasing kidney function.

Researchers examined the association between maternal autoimmune disorders and the risk for Kawasaki disease in offspring.

Metabolic syndrome factors and modifiable lifestyle habits are associated with prevalence of diabetic polyneuropathy and neuropathic pain.

Higher incidence of thyroid cancer in World Trade Center-exposed emergency workers is likely due to greater detection of asymptomatic thyroid cancer.