Endocrinology
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Early start to puberty increases likelihood of depression in girls
Maturation is happening earlier and earlier, and it may be causing psychopathology.
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ACP osteoporosis treatment guideline debated
DENVER – An endocrinologist and a primary care physician debate the merits of the American College of Physicians osteoporosis treatment guideline...
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In hypoparathyroidism, phosphate, calcium levels may matter
A case-control study showed higher risks of complications in hypoparathyroidism with phosphate and calcium-phosphate levels above the median.
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Romosozumab reduces fracture risk out to 36 months, with no signs of cardiovascular problems
Taking romosozumab followed by denosumab led to fewer fractures and greater bone density increases than did placebo followed by denosumab.
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Teriparatide reduces fractures over risedronate in all subgroups with osteoporosis
DENVER – “I don’t think it’s a question of if, but when to use an anabolic therapy,” Dr. Fahrleitner-Pammer said.
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Preferred osteoporosis treatment order with teriparatide, denosumab reaffirmed
DENVER – The findings reinforce the use of an anabolic agent followed by an antiresorptive agent, rather than the other way around.
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Know the best specific signs for polycystic ovary syndrome
Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are “the best specific signs for PCOS.”
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PBC linked to increased risk of bone fracture
Multiple factors underlie the osteopenic bone disease in PBC.
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Incidental hip CT scans could serve as osteoporosis screen
DENVER – Bone mineral density and femoral strength calculated from CT scans that had been taken for another purpose performed better than did DXA...
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Study finds low risk for jaw osteonecrosis with denosumab for postmenopausal osteoporosis
An analysis of a 7-year, open-label extension study of denosumab in women found a 0.05% overall rate of jaw osteonecrosis and a 0.7% rate...
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What’s in a name?
For some, a PCOS diagnosis might hurt more than it helps.