Primary Care Updates in Endocrinology

Diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis: as a primary care doctor, you see them all in your practice. Primary care physicians are uniquely positioned to partner with their patients, endocrinologists, diabetes educators, surgeons, bariatric endocrinologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide a higher level of care. The EndocrineWeb Primary Care Updates center is a reliable resource to help you stay current on matters related to the clinical practice of endocrine disorders.

Featured Videos

Osteoporosis: Screening and Assessment
Osteoporosis: Screening and Assessment
Primary care physicians understand the importance of osteoporosis screening for post-menopausal patients after age 65, and men after age 70. However, what tools are available for screening and how should results be interpreted?
Type 1 Diabetes in Adults: How Can the PCP Reinforce Diabetes Management?
Type 1 Diabetes in Adults: How Can the PCP Reinforce Diabetes Management?
Watch this video roundtable discussion of how the pediatrician can reinforce diabetes management in the type 1 diabetes adult. Tips from diabetes experts and a PCP.
Diabetes Transition Care: Why Is It Important? How Can the Pediatrician Help?
Diabetes Transition Care: Why Is It Important? How Can the Pediatrician Help?

How can you help your patients easily transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care? Why is transition care important in diabetes? A panel of experts discusses in this video roundtable.

Guidelines and Resources

December 22, 2017
Risk for Liver Disease Doubles in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by: Katie Estes PhD
November 21, 2017
Selection and Timing of Assay Enhances Post-Surgery Thyroid Cancer Care
Written by: Kerri Wachter
November 07, 2017
Inconsistent Pediatric Thyroid Lab Ranges Challenge Treatment Decisions
Written by: Megan Garlapow PhD
November 06, 2017
New Thinking Suggests Extending Medication Therapy for Pediatric Thyroid Diseases
Written by: Kathleen Doheny
November 03, 2017
Similarities in Autoimmune Onset of Diabetes Revealed in Thyroid Disease
Written by: Kathleen Doheny
October 20, 2017
Better Survival for Papillary Thyroid Cancer Found with Newest Criteria
Written by: Kerri Wachter
September 01, 2017
ADA Issues Position Statement to Manage Diabetes and Hypertension
Written by: Kathleen Doheny
February 19, 2017
Factors Predicting Relapse of Graves’ Disease
Written by: Laurie Saloman
September 14, 2016
ATA Guidelines Updated for Managing Hyperthyroidism
Written by: Elise Eller PhD

EndoScan Literature Review

View the latest issue of EndoScan for up-to-date research and insights that you can apply in your practice.
Issue 3, Volume 10: October, 2021
Bariatric Endocrinology: Obesity, Adiposity and Adiposopathy
With commentary by J. Michael Gonzalez-Campoy MD, PhD, FACE
Issue 1, Volume 7: July, 2021
Fracture Risk in Women with Breast Cancer - An expert analysis of recent studies looking at the impact that breast cancer treatments may have on bone health, and the recommended managed to reduce risk of fracture.
With commentary by Azeez Farooki MD
Issue 3, Volume 6: July, 2021
Management of Thyroid Nodules
With commentary by Priyathama Vellanki MD
Issue 2, Volume 7: July, 2021
Testosterone Use in Men
With commentary by Tamara L Wexler MD, PhD
Issue 2, Volume 10: May, 2021
Beyond Insulin - Patients with Type 1 diabetes rely on insulin, but other medications are increasingly prescribed to help stabilize blood sugar levels, as well as secondary symptoms such as hypoglycemia. This journal scan will discuss the most recent literature on the efficacy and administration of supplemental treatments for Type 1 and 2 diabetes.
With commentary by Dr. Halis Kaan Akturk MD
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