Endocrinology
Conference Coverage
Hypogonadism after testicular cancer treatment can have lifelong impact
CHICAGO – Men with low testosterone in a cohort study of 491 testicular cancer survivors were more likely to be taking medications for...
Conference Coverage
Bedside CGM boosts glucose control in hospital
Early results from pilot study impress researchers.
From the Journals
Sjögren’s syndrome most common extrahepatic PBC manifestation
Up to 73% of PBC patients also have Sjögren’s syndrome.
Feature
USPSTF discourages postmenopausal hormone therapy for prevention
The recommendations do not apply to women using hormone therapy to manage their menopause symptoms.
Conference Coverage
Non-cow’s milk associated with lower childhood height
From the Journals
USPSTF: No thyroid cancer screening for asymptomatic adults
The harms of screening asymptomatic adults for thyroid cancer outweigh the benefits, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Conference Coverage
New evidence bisphosphonates may prevent OA
LAS VEGAS – A favorable signal is seen in the Osteoarthritis Initiative.
Conference Coverage
Cushing’s appears to begin its cardiovascular effects during childhood
ORLANDO – Cushing’s disease may begin to exert its harmful cardiovascular effects quite early, a small pediatric study has found.Children as young...
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For girls with Turner syndrome, experimental fertility preservation may offer the hope of a baby of their own
Fertility preservation techniques pioneered in young cancer patients may someday allow some women with Turner syndrome to give birth to their own...
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Postmenopausal hot flashes cut by 93% with novel nonhormonal treatment
The investigational neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist fezolinetant successfully and safely reduced hot flushes in postmenopausal women.
News from the FDA/CDC
Just the FRAX: National fracture risks estimated
A risk-estimating algorithm puts 10-year probability of major osteoporotic fracture at 5.3% in adults aged 40 years and over.