Optimizing Diagnosis and Management of PCOS in Pediatric Patients
Symptoms of PCOS typically manifest during the early pubertal years, though diagnosing this condition in adolescence remains a clinical challenge.
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Easing the Burden of Chronic Pituitary Disease
Evidence suggests that even after optimal treatment with surgical and pharmacologic interventions, health-related quality of life remains impaired in patients with pituitary disease.
Recommendations for Secondary Fracture Prevention in Elderly Patients
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research developed 13 clinical recommendations (7 primary and 6 secondary) to address the undertreatment of osteoporosis-related fractures and prevent secondary fracture among persons aged ≥65 years with hip or vertebral fractures.
Addressing Hypertriglyceridemia and Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes
There is growing evidence that the addition of triglyceride-lowering medication and lifestyle changes may be valuable in diabetes management.
Challenges in Standardizing T-Cell Biomarkers in T1D: A Clinical Update
Replicable T-cell biomarkers would enable clinicians to predict disease progression and develop and monitor therapies in type 1 diabetes.
Fighting a Silent Killer: Identifying Chronic Kidney Disease at Stage 1
The benefits of early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are significant, as patients in whom CKD is diagnosed in the early stages have the chance to make lifestyle changes, learn how to manage their disease, and extend their lives while avoiding or postponing the need for dialysis or transplant.
What Role Does Bariatric Surgery Play in Altering the Gut Microbiome?
Researchers are still elucidating how weight loss after bariatric surgery affects the gut microbiome and overall health.
Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk Management After Liver Transplantation
Significant improvements to the management of metabolic syndrome after liver transplantation must be made to reduce the risk for CV events and mortality.
Do Your Patients Consult Google First? An Expert Interview
A 2013 Pew Research Center and Internet Life Project report found that 59% of US adults said that they turned to the Internet regarding a health problem during the past year.
Clinician Roundtable: Does Marijuana Affect Fertility?
Rates of marijuana use are especially high among men and women of reproductive age. How should physicians advise patients who are trying to conceive about marijuana?
Diabetes, Ramadan, and Driving: Ensuring Patient Safety While Respecting Religious Autonomy
For many Muslims, fasting is an important part of individual and community life. Healthcare professionals should adopt a patient-centered approach to diabetes care during Ramadan.
ACP Policy Statement on Disclosures, Conflicts for Clinical Guideline Development
The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.
AACE Publishes Position Statement for Transcultural Diabetes Care
The AACE has produced a position statement addressing population-specific challenges and practical steps for clinicians with regard to diabetes care for African Americans, Latinx/Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
Key Recommendations for Diabetes Technology: ADA 2019 Standards of Care
A review published in the Annals of Internal Medicine outlines the 2019 ADA guidelines for self-monitoring of blood glucose and the use of continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin delivery systems.
Metabolic Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Rheumatic Diseases
Bariatric surgery can impact rheumatic diseases, apart from it being an effective weight loss option for people with obesity and severe associated comorbidities.
Dyslipidemia Treatment in the Elderly: A Pharmacologic Overview
Investigators evaluated various drug therapies for dyslipidemia in elderly patients.
Bone Health Essentials: Follow-Up After Breast and Prostate Cancer
Improved survival of patients with prostate and breast cancer has come at a cost. Clinicians need to be vigilant with preventive care for patients with these cancers to maintain their dental and bone health.
The “Good Cholesterol” Myth of HDL
Although high-density lipoprotein cholesterol has been deemed the “good cholesterol,” this label may be misleading and outdated given that there is little evidence to support a causal relationship with CVD risk reduction.
TEMPO: A Breakthrough Registry for Rare Genetic Disorders of Obesity
Results of an epidemiologic analysis indicated that approximately 12,800 individuals in the United States may have biallelic mutations in key proteins along the MC4R pathway.
Improving Physician Comfort With Treating Transgender Patients
Estimates indicate that ~1.4 million people self-identify as transgender in the United States, which is double the initial estimate is made by the Williams Institute in 2011.
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