Endocrinology
Conference Coverage
Gene Expression Classifier Identifies Which 'Indeterminate' Thyroid Nodules are Benign
Major Finding: Among the entire group of 265 indeterminate FNA analyses, 180 were benign and 85 malignant. The gene expression classifier...
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Low-Dose Aspirin Use Spikes Bleeding Risk
Major Finding: The use of low-dose aspirin was associated with a 55% increased risk of major gastrointestinal bleeding and a 54% increased risk of...
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'The Biggest Loser' Highlights Failings of Exercise Guidelines
Major Finding: During the course of the 24-week program, participants increased their daily exercise from 0.3 hours to 3.7 hours/day, with a...
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Childhood Obesity Weighs Heavily on EDs
Commentary
Are Guidelines Needed for Medical Tattoos?
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Tight Glucose Control for Renal Protection Challenged
Major Finding: Intensive glucose control was associated with reduced risk of microalbuminuria (risk ratio, 0.86) and macroalbuminuria (RR, 0.74),...
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Gene Shields Psoriasis Patients from Heart Disease
Major Finding: The prevalence of hypertension among 80 HLA-Cw6-positive psoriasis patients under age 40 was 7.5%, compared with 22% in HLA-Cw6-...
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Linagliptin Found Effective, Safe in African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Conference Coverage
Rural Patients Benefit From Tele-Endocrinology
Major Finding: Hemoglobin A1c, lipid profiles, and thyroid disorders improved in patients who lived in rural areas and participated in...