Endocrinology Symptoms & Conditions | Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders

No Decrease in Pregnancy Rates After Radioactive Iodine Therapy

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

January 26, 2021

The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible effects of radioactive iodine therapy on ovarian function and fertility in women.

Adrenal

11-Hydroxytestosterone Stratifies Patients With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

January 26, 2021

The goal of this study was to evaluate 11-oxyandrogens in discriminating good vs poor disease control in 21OHD in the setting of discrepant 17OHP and A4.

Androgen and Reproductive Disorders

Women With Endometriosis Are at Increased Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

January 26, 2021

Researchers determined the association between endometriosis and the subsequent development of rheumatoid arthritis.

Practice Management

Perception of Not Returning to Full Health Common After COVID-19

January 26, 2021

More than 60 percent of patients with COVID-19 feel that they have not returned to full health at a median 75 days after diagnosis.

Bone Metabolism

Risks After Denosumab Discontinuation Linked to Age and Prior Therapy

By

Lauren Biscaldi

January 22, 2021

Researchers sought to identify potential vertebral fracture and bone loss risk factors after discontinuation of denosumab therapy and initiation of other therapy.

Diabetes

Six Novel Biomarkers Aid in Type 2 Diabetes Predictions in At-Risk Patients

By

Lauren Biscaldi

January 22, 2021

Researchers sought to identify the most predictive set of biomarkers for T2D and validate them in an independent cohort study.

General Endocrinology

Brensocatib in Bronchiectasis Patients: A Phase 2 Trial

By

Bradley van Paridon

January 22, 2021

Investigators examined whether brensocatib reduces incidence of exacerbations of bronchiectasis, reduces rate of exacerbations, or changes the concentration of active neutrophil in the sputum from baseline.