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Endocrinology

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Metabolic Accelerator Shows Promise for Weight Loss Side of Obesity-HFpEF Equation

— Benefit in symptoms, functional outcomes remains to be seen for HU6

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Drug-Free Obesity Capsule Cleared; FDA Reviews Acromegaly Tx; Stem Cells Reverse T1D

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Oct 01, 2024
Food Retention Risk Low for GLP-1 Users When Endoscopy Is Combined With Colonoscopy

Bowel preparation protocols appeared protective in small study

Oct 01, 2024
Conversion Practices Tied to Greater Symptoms of PTSD, Suicidality

Study also finds significant percentage of mental health providers facilitate conversion therapy

Sep 30, 2024
Study Finds More Heart Defects in Kids Conceived With ART

But does this trend have more to do with multiple gestations?

Sep 30, 2024
Conversion Practices Tied to Greater Symptoms of PTSD, Suicidality

Study also finds significant percentage of mental health providers facilitate conversion therapy

Study Finds More Heart Defects in Kids Conceived With ART

But does this trend have more to do with multiple gestations?

Endocrinology Case Studies

Jazz Musician With Slowly Expanding Neck Mass Causing Dysphagia

Alcoholism, liver dysfunction highly linked with rare disease of unknown etiology

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There's More Than One Way to Treat Lipedema

Surgery may not always be the best option, case report finds

A woman with lipedema grasps her thigh.
What's the Cause of Neck Swelling, Fever in Young Woman?

Diagnosis of this rare disease is often a challenge

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Happy People, Happy Hearts? Ultra-Processed Foods and Diabetes Risk

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Sep 28, 2024
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Former NFL QB's Dementia; Stem Cells Reverse Woman's Diabetes; More Free COVID Tests

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Sep 27, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
The Data Are Clear: Patients Regain Weight After Stopping GLP-1 Drugs

Other than staying on drug, there's no evidence-based strategy to maintain weight loss

Sep 26, 2024
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GLP-1 Agent May Hold Opioid Use Disorder Benefit

Researchers highlight semaglutide's potential value for preventing overdoses

Sep 26, 2024
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'Stop Ripping Us Off': Senate Goes After Ozempic-Maker Over Pricing

Novo Nordisk needs to cut prices, says Sen. Bernie Sanders

Sep 24, 2024
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One-Year CGM Cleared; Osteoporosis Lawsuits Revived; Chemicals and Early Puberty

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Sep 24, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Severe Obesity on the Rise in the U.S.

Nearly 10% of those surveyed reported severe obesity

Sep 24, 2024
A photo of a subject’s waist is measured during an obesity prevention study in Chicago.
FTC Sues Top Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over Insulin Prices

The three companies process about 80% of prescriptions in the U.S.

Sep 20, 2024
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FDA Rejects NK1R Antagonist for Gastroparesis

Drugmaker none-too-pleased with agency's request for additional studies

Sep 19, 2024
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Senate Republicans Again Block Legislation to Guarantee Women's Rights to IVF

Democrats say Republicans who insist they support IVF are being hypocritical

Sep 18, 2024
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Coffee and Heart, Metabolic Risks; What Drives Doctors Away; Ozempic for $100?

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Sep 18, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
CBT Improved Sex Life For Peri- and Post-Menopausal Women

Cognitive behavioral therapy tied to better satisfaction and desire

Sep 17, 2024
TMS over a photo of Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL.
Novel Plant-Based Estrogen Cuts Menopause Symptoms

E4Comfort II trial also found improvements in quality of life and markers of bone health

Sep 17, 2024
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Intimate Partner Violence Tied to Working Memory Decline Into Menopause

No association between earlier violence and processing speed, verbal memory

Sep 16, 2024
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