Brain Aminopeptidase A Inhibitor Effectively Reduces BP in Patients With Obesity
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of firibastat to lower blood pressure in a diverse high-risk population of patients with hypertension.
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Eylea Approved for the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Eylea (aflibercept; Regeneron) for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
FDA Approves New Combination Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes
The FDA has approved Qternmet XR (AstraZeneca) as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Levels of Lipoprotein(a) Reduction Needed to Reduce Heart Disease May Have Been Overestimated
Investigators used Mendelian randomization analysis to determine the amount of lipoprotein(a) reduction needed to match the effect on coronary heart disease outcomes that lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol has.
Monogenic Short Stature and the Promise of Identifying Genetic Etiologies: An Expert Interview
Endocrinology Advisor spoke with Dr Andrew Dauber about the possible benefits of genetic testing for diagnosing short stature.
High Prevalence of Diabetes in Patients With Primary Aldosteronism
Prevalence of diabetes is higher in patients with primary aldosteronism and was found to be related to suspected subclinical hypercortisolism.
Once-Weekly Exenatide Treatment Does Not Increase Risk for Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
Treatment with once-weekly exenatide 2 mg does not increase serum calcitonin concentrations or the risk for medullary thyroid carcinoma.
Genetic Variants in DENND1A May Affect Reproductive, Metabolic Profiles in PCOS
Researchers identified rare genetic variants in the DENND1A gene that may contribute to the distinctive hormonal traits of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Oral Infections in Childhood Associated With Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Adulthood
Oral infections in childhood are associated with subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in adulthood.
Abdominal Obesity Associated With Increased Risk for Ischemic Stroke
Increased waist-to-hip ratio is associated with a higher risk for ischemic stroke and may predict stroke risk more accurately than measures of body mass index.
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