Endocrinology
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Collaboration Tackles Steroid-Induced Adrenal Insufficiency
Even low-dose glucocorticoid use can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, severe infections, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, and...
Commentary
Nocturnal Hot Flashes and Alzheimer’s Risk
Study results provide further evidence to support the possibility that agents that reduce nighttime hot flashes (including hormone therapy) may...
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Testosterone/CVD Risk Debate Revived by New Meta-Analysis
High testosterone concentrations at baseline were not linked with increased mortality from cardiovascular disease or from all causes but very low...
Commentary
Is Red Meat Healthy? Multiverse Analysis Has Lessons Beyond Meat
A specification curve analysis of a dataset provides a much broader picture; in the case of red meat, you see some significant results, but the...
Conference Coverage
Managing Obesity Can Lead to Sarcopenia: A ‘Hidden’ Problem
Exercise and nutrition are two key components in the prevention and management of sarcopenic obesity.
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Pancreatic Fat Is the Main Driver for Exocrine and Endocrine Pancreatic Diseases
Changes in the pancreas due to excessive fat within the organ upped risk for pancreatitis, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer, study finds.
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Microbiome Alterations Linked to Growth Hormone Deficiency
Those with growth hormone deficiency had alterations in microbial populations that have been linked to longevity, as well as a microbial and...
Commentary
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Which Drug for Which Patient?
Many GLP-1 agonists are available in a diabetes version and a chronic weight management or obesity version.
Commentary
Are Carbs Really the Enemy?
How did we get to blaming carbs as the enemy in the war against obesity?
Conference Coverage
Temporary Gut Liner Lowers Weight, A1c
Two years after the liner’s removal, 80% of patients continued to show significant improvement, while 20% returned to baseline.
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Sugar Substitutes Satisfy Appetite, Blunt Insulin Response
Composite appetite scores were comparable between the sucrose, stevia rebaudioside M, and neotame groups.