Rachael Beairsto

Editor https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/

Rachael Beairsto is a medical editor with Haymarket Media, Inc, overseeing all things related to hormone health at Endocrinology Advisor. She holds a BS in biology from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to joining Haymarket in 2018, Rachael worked at Ogilvy in a healthcare communications role and at Sanofi in a market research group supporting the marketing of established medications within the biosurgery and renal disease spaces.

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Obesity

Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery Affected by Baseline Diabetes Status

Rachael Beairsto

April 2, 2020

For patients who undergo bariatric surgery, having diabetes may diminish the amount of weight ultimately lost after the procedure.

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General Endocrinology

Phase 3 Trial Results Support Octreotide Capsules as First Oral Acromegaly Treatment

Rachael Beairsto

March 31, 2020

Oral octreotide capsules may be a potential therapeutic alternative to monthly injections for adults with acromegaly.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Elevated Insulin Levels in Childhood Linked to Asthma Risk Independent of BMI

Rachael Beairsto

March 19, 2020

Researchers evaluated the association between blood insulin levels in adolescence and childhood and risk for asthma.

Bone Metabolism

Computer Learning Model Accurately Predicts Osteoporosis From Hand Radiographs

Rachael Beairsto

March 16, 2020

Researchers determined whether a computer learning model could classify hand radiographs with osteoporosis based on the second metacarpal cortical percentage.

Bone Metabolism

Endocrine Society Updates Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Management Guidelines to Include Romosozumab

Rachael Beairsto

February 19, 2020

The Endocrine Society has issued an update to the organization’s 2019 clinical practice guideline on pharmacologic management of osteoporosis to include romosozumab.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Despite Weight Loss, Mental Health Issues Likely to Persist After Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

Rachael Beairsto

January 29, 2020

Although bariatric surgery can effectively treat obesity and related physical comorbidities in adolescents, mental health issues often persist in the years after the procedure.

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Androgen and Reproductive Disorders

ACP Issues Guidelines for Use of Testosterone Therapy in Age-Related Low Testosterone

Rachael Beairsto

January 6, 2020

The American College of Physicians has issued a set of recommendations to clarify the potential benefits and harms of testosterone therapy in men with age-related low testosterone.

Diabetes

ADA 2020 Standards of Care Incorporate CVD Risk Stratification, New Medications

Rachael Beairsto

December 20, 2019

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has published an update to their Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes for 2020.

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Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

AHA Recommends a Focus on Healthy Dietary Choices Over Cholesterol Cutoffs

Rachael Beairsto

December 16, 2019

Guidance focused on dietary patterns may be better to improve healthy eating and promote cardiovascular health, according to the American Heart Association.