Efficacy of Daily vs Weekly Levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism
Researchers examined the safety and efficacy of daily vs weekly levothyroxine therapy for hypothyroidism in young and middle aged adults.
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TSH Lab Results With Brand vs Generic Levothyroxine
Synthroid was associated with an 11% lower likelihood of having out-of-range TSH lab values vs generic levothyroxine.
Case Study: Adverse Cerebrovascular Event With Testosterone Use
A 28-year-old male patient, otherwise in good health, presented with acute onset vertigo, nausea, and vomiting resulting from exogenous testosterone use.
Does Vitamin D Supplementation Affect Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Researchers noted a significant increase in serum vitamin D and significant reductions in TSH following 3 months of vitamin D supplementation.
Effect of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on BMI in HIV
Patients on HAART may require additional metabolic monitoring for cardiovascular issues.
Case Study: How Can Dietary Supplement Use Lead to Thyroid Disease?
A patient presented with intentional 10-pound weight loss, suppressed thyroid-stimulating hormone, and increased FT4 and TT3 levels.
Liraglutide Plus Metformin Leads to Remission in New-Onset T2D
The combined treatment regimen of metformin and liraglutide led to complete remission in 74% of patients with new onset type 2 diabetes.
Lower HbA1c Reached With Combined Empagliflozin/Linagliptin vs Monotherapy
More patients receiving empagliflozin and linagliptin combination therapy were able to reach HbA1c goals compared with those patients receiving monotherapy.
Tesamorelin May Reduce Insulin Resistance in HIV With Lipodystrophy
Patients with HIV and abdominal fat who received tesamorelin experienced positive changes in fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin A1c.
Silent Thyroiditis Risk Increased With Lithium Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
Physicians need to be aware of silent thyroiditis as a rare but serious side effect of lithium therapy.
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