Endocrinology
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Study Suggests Inappropriate Use of Thyroid Ultrasounds
“It seems to be that we’re detecting smaller and smaller nodules. …Why are people being referred for all these ultrasounds? We looked for the...
From the Journals
‘We Will Rock You’ Into Real-time Diabetes Control
In this animal study, the song induced the release of 70% of available insulin within 5 minutes and 100% within 15 minutes.
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What is the link between cellphones and male fertility?
Observational studies are rare, carried out in small cohorts, and marred by largely conflicting results.
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Already-available drug could help treat type 1 diabetes
DFMO inhibits the polyamine biosynthesis pathway, which plays a role in the inflammatory responses in autoimmune diseases.
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Sleeping beats sitting? What a new study means for your patients
“Our study highlights that replacing sedentary behavior with any other behavior can be beneficial.”
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Does laughter offer better blood glucose control?
Several diabetes educators have reported that humor can encourage and support diabetes management, said Dr. David Greene.
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Low-salt diet cut BP by 6 mm Hg in 1 week: CARDIA-SSBP
“The blood pressure reduction we see here is ... comparable to that produced by one antihypertensive medication,” said Dr. Deepak Gupta.
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Weight-loss drugs improve liver measures, too
Body weight reduction of at least 3% within 8 weeks of beginning treatment with either an SLT-2 or GLP-1 agent was associated independently with...
Case Reports
51-year-old woman • history of Graves disease • general fatigue, palpitations, and hand tremors • Dx?
► History of Graves disease
► General fatigue, palpitations, and hand tremors
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Painless nodules on legs
The location of the nodules and the patient’s history were important diagnostic clues. The punch biopsy confirmed our suspicions.
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AI algorithm aids egg retrieval date during fertility treatment cycles
The predictions derived from this study could improve various aspects of fertility treatments and related procedures.