Endocrinology
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Autism risks increase after in utero antidiabetic medication exposure
Key clinical point: Infants of women with gestational diabetes may have an increased risk of autism, especially if antidiabetic medications were...
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VIDEO: Insulin still mainstay of T2DM treatment
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Complications rise for young people who miss glycemic goals
Key clinical point: About three-fourths of children and young people with type 1 diabetes did not meet their hemoglobin A1c goals. Major finding:...
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Insulin degludec noninferior to insulin detemir in pediatric diabetes
Key clinical point: Both drugs improved long-term glycemic control.
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Depression, withdrawal worse when short children treated with GH
Key clinical point: The slight increase in adult height might not be worth the psychological risks of GH treatment in children.Major finding:...
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Weight misconception high in overweight children
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Gestational diabetes may increase child’s risk of glucose intolerance
Key clinical point: Children whose mothers had gestational diabetes should be screened for impaired glucose tolerance and preventive strategies...
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Lipid screening uncommon before 2011 recommendations
Key clinical point: More children and adolescents will likely be newly identified by the universal lipid screening.Major Finding: Overall, 9.8% of...
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Gestational diabetes and the Barker Hypothesis
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Eating disorder severity increasing among normal weight teens
Key clinical point: Teens presenting with severe weight loss may have acute medical complications and be at risk of developing an eating disorder...