Treating Older Adults With Diabetes: An Endocrine Society Guideline
The Endocrine Society has released new guidelines for clinicians treating older adults with diabetes.
ENDO 2019
Greater Improvements in Genetic Rickets With Burosumab vs Conventional Therapy
Burosumab was found to be superior to conventional therapy of oral phosphate and active vitamin D in children with X-linked hypophosphatemia.
Hypoglycemia Often Unrecognized by Older Adults With T1D
Blood sugar levels of older adults with type 1 diabetes are in the hypoglycemic range for more than an hour a day, and blood sugar levels of those with impaired hypoglycemia awareness may be in hypoglycemic range even longer.
CPAP May Improve Calorie Restriction Weight Loss in Adults With Obesity, OSA
In obese patients with OSA, higher weight reduction was achieved in those who participated in a calorie restricted weight loss program and who received CPAP treatment.
Novel Androgen May Be a Potential Candidate for Male Hormonal Contraceptive
11β-MNTDC is a modified testosterone with androgenic and progestational activity that is being developed as a potential male contraceptive.
Managing Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Guideline
Multiple pharmacologic therapies have been shown to reduce fracture rates in postmenopausal women with acceptable safety profiles
Ovarian Reserve Well Preserved in Transgender Men After 1 Year of Testosterone Therapy
Investigators examined markers of ovarian reserve during testosterone therapy in transgender men.
HbA1c Test Significantly Underestimates Diabetes Prevalence
Investigators examined glucose tolerance defined by hemoglobin A1c to the oral glucose tolerance test.
Weight Loss Associated With Improvements in Migraine in Obese Individuals
Individuals with migraine who are obese may have reduced migraine frequency, lower pain intensity, shorter attack duration, and improved disability after losing weight.
Does Levothyroxine Increase Live-Birth Rates in Euthyroid Women With Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies?
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies are associated with an increased risk for miscarriage and preterm birth, even when thyroid function is normal.
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