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20% with cancer on checkpoint inhibitors get thyroid dysfunction
Researchers report more than double the rate of hypothyroidism and more than triple the rate of hyperthyroidism, compared with rates in published...
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Dapagliflozin trial in CKD halted because of high efficacy
An independent data monitoring committee recommended stopping the trial.
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Keep calm: Under 25s with diabetes aren't being hospitalized for COVID-19
But some are concerned that type 1 diabetes diagnoses are being delayed.
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FDA advises stopping SGLT2 inhibitor treatment prior to surgery
The changes affect canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, and ertugliflozin, and were made because surgery may put patients taking SGLT2...
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Treating COVID-19 in patients with diabetes
Most health advisories about COVID-2019 mention diabetes as one of the high-risk categories for the disease.
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COVID-19: Extra caution needed for patients with diabetes
Coexisting heart disease, kidney disease, advanced age, and frailty are likely to further increase the severity of disease.
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Internist reports from COVID-19 front lines near Seattle
KENT, WASHINGTON – Dr. Elisabeth Poorman’s clinic has decided to convert all COVID-19 cases with symptoms into...
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FDA to revise safety evaluation of type 2 diabetes drugs
The draft guidance will replace the requirement that manufacturers conduct cardiovascular outcomes trials to rule out unacceptable cardiovascular...
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Osilodrostat gets FDA go-ahead for Cushing’s disease in adults
The oral cortisol synthesis inhibitor is the first therapy approved by the agency to address the overproduction of cortisol.
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MACE benefits with dapagliflozin improve with disease duration
Findings suggest treatment with the SGLT-2 inhibitor should be initiated early in some high-risk patients.
Applied Evidence
Refining your approach to hypothyroidism treatment
Thyroid hormone supplementation can be complicated by a number of factors. These tips can help to ensure that you provide the best treatment...