Endocrinology
Conference Coverage
No signal for CV, breast effects with bioidentical vaginal estrogen for dyspareunia
Low-dose vaginal softgel is approved for treating moderate to severe dyspareunia associated with menopause.
Conference Coverage
Bisphosphonate holiday may help to reduce atypical femur fracture risk
Higher pretreatment bone mineral density appears to increase AFF risk as well.
From the Journals
Endocrine Society updates guidelines for congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Guidelines
New secondary fracture–prevention recommendations carry simple messages
Taking interventional action and communication between patients as well as other providers are integral elements of the recommendations.
From the Journals
No falls, fractures, or bone density benefits from vitamin D supplements
Vitamin D supplementation does not appear to reduce the risk of falls or fracture or to improve bone mineral density.
Conference Coverage
Secondary fractures in older men spike soon after first, but exercise may help
Conference Coverage
Zoledronate reduces fracture risk in elderly women with osteopenia
Women with osteopenia who received intravenous zoledronate had a significantly lower risk of fractures.
Applied Evidence
Obesity: When to consider surgery
Bariatric surgery is underutilized despite an obesity epidemic. Here, 3 patients pursue a surgical option when they can't reach their target...
From the Journals
One-step gestational diabetes screening doesn’t improve outcomes
Revised protocol increased diagnoses, but also increased insulin use and pregnancy outcomes including labor induction and neonatal hyperglycemia...
Conference Coverage
Restrictions on EMT glucagon administration should be lifted
“Increasing the availability of glucagon in the prehospital setting will likely result in reduced cost burden and adverse consequences of severe...
Conference Coverage
The VADT at 15 years: No legacy effect of intensive glucose control in T2DM
Final VADT follow-up study results show no legacy effect for CV or renal outcomes at 15 years in the intensive glucose therapy arm.