Case Study: Management of Residual Disease After Surgery for Acromegaly
A woman presents with elevated IGF-1 levels after transsphenoidal resection of pituitary tumor. What is the best approach to treatment in this case?
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Cannabis May Be Effective for Endometriosis-Related Symptoms and Pain
In an online survey, women reported that cannabis was effective in reducing pain and other symptoms related to endometriosis.
Reduced Risk for HF Hospitalization With Empagliflozin vs Other Antidiabetic Agents
Treatment with empagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, was associated with reduced risk of hospitalization for heart failure when compared with use of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonists.
Less Weight Regain With Addition of Coaching to EHR-Based Weight-Loss Intervention
An electronic health record based weight maintenance intervention coupled with coaching is associated with less weight regain compared with EHR-based care alone.
AHA: Many With Atherosclerotic CVD Not Meeting LDL-C Goals
A high proportion of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) do not achieve recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Systematic Review of Nonpharmacologic Osteoporosis Treatment Guidelines
Researchers performed a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines to identify nonpharmacologic recommendations for osteoporosis treatment.
Shorter Sleep Duration Associated With Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
Epidemiologic data indicate that shorter sleep duration (≤5 hours per night) is associated with lower bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
FDA Panel Votes on Vascepa for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
The FDA’s Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee voted in favor (16-0) to recommend the approval of Vascepa (icosapent ethyl capsules; Amarin) to reduce residual cardiovascular (CV) risk in patients with statin-managed low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, but persistent elevated triglycerides.
High TSH, Low FT4 Within Reference Ranges Linked to Cardiometabolic Risk in Youth
In children, low-normal thyroid function test results, even within reference ranges, may indicate increased cardiometabolic risk.
More Americans Attempting to Lose Weight, Study Finds
From 1999 to 2016, there were trends for increases in measured body mass index and weight among adults in the United States, and there was an increase in the proportion of adults attempting to lose weight.
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