Endocrinology
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Long-Term Calcium and Vitamin D: Cancer Deaths Down, CVD Deaths Up in Older Women?
Physicians need to take a nuanced approach to supplementation based on benefits and risks for each postmenopausal patient.
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Vitamin D Supplement Protects Insulin-Producing Cells in T1D
For newly-diagnosed T1D patients, treatment with high doses of a vitamin D analog may extend disease remission.
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Does worsening metabolic syndrome increase the risk of developing cancer?
Elevated trajectories of metabolic syndrome were associated with an elevated overall cancer risk.
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Do Organophosphate Esters Increase Thyroid Disease Risk?
Chemicals found in flame retardants were linked to increased risk for thyroid disease, study finds.
News from the FDA/CDC
First Denosumab Biosimilar Approved in Two Different Formulations
Denosumab-bddz was also granted interchangeability status, which allows pharmacists to substitute the biosimilar for the reference product without...
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Is Adrenal Fatigue a Real Condition?
“The problem is not the adrenals — it is the exposure to stress in the brain.”
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Osteoporosis Drug Denosumab May Confer Lower Risk for Diabetes
The lower risk for diabetes associated with continued denosumab use in older adults added new evidence to consider when choosing an osteoporosis...
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Thyroid Disorders and Gynecologic Cancers: Is There a Link?
Women with hyperthyroidism have a lower risk for all gynecologic cancers than those without hyperthyroidism.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The “major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging” is being eliminated.
From the Journals
Autoimmune Disease Risk May Rise Following Cushing Disease Remission After Surgery
The findings suggested the need for closer postsurgical monitoring of patients with a family history of autoimmune disease.
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Selenium Supplementation Shows Thyroid Benefits
Systematic review suggests selenium supplements may help patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis.