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Type 1 Diabetes
International DAWN2 Study Reveals Emotional, Family Burdens of Diabetes
High emotional toll seen in both patients and families

Study examines high toll the disease takes on patients and families, as well as disconnect between patient and doctor perceptions of quality of life issues.

Obesity
Weight-loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Goals
In the Short-Term, Weight-loss (Bariatric) Surgery Improves Diabetes Goals Better Than Lifestyle Changes

In mild to moderately obese patients with diabetes, the use of bariatric surgery is more likely to meet established diabetes goals in the short-term than lifestyle-medical management alone, but wit

Pre-Diabetes
Sex- and Ethnic-Specific Screening Tools
New screening tools for metabolic syndrome may better identify patients at risk for diabetes and heart disease
A new sex- and ethnicity-specific tool for assessing the risk for metabolic syndrome may better identify people at highest risk for developing type 2 diabetes
Hyperglycemia
Intensive Insulin Therapy Not Recommended for Critically Ill Patients
Aggressive blood glucose management does not reduce mortality or incidence of infection

The risks of aggressively lowering blood glucose levels to near normal in critically ill patients with or without diabetes may not outweigh the benefits, according to new guidelines from the Americ

Type 2 Diabetes
TODAY Study Finds Faster Progression of Diabetes Comorbidities in Youth
Children and teenagers with type 2 diabetes are at high risk of developing heart and kidney disease

Children and teenagers with type 2 diabetes are at high risk for developing early and rapidly progressing signs of risk for heart disease and kidney disease, as well as faster deterioration of &bet

Obesity
Anti-Obesity Bias
Many Medical Students Are Unaware of Their Anti-Obesity Bias
Prejudice or bias against overweight people can influence decisions about diagnosis and treatment.
Hypoglycemia
Depression Linked to Severe Hypoglycemic Events
Screening for depression recommended for patients with diabetes
Patients with diabetes and comorbid major depression may be at increased risk of hypoglycemic episodes requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment.
Type 2 Diabetes
Women Are Less Likely to Receive Recommended Diabetes Care From PCPs
Primary care physicians order less diabetes and cholesterol tests for women than men

Primary care physicians (PCPs) are less likely to order recommended diabetes tests and statins for women than for men—even when these women had a history of at least one diabe

thyroid nodule illustration
Thyroid Disorders
Radioactive Iodine Risks in Thyroid Cancer Patients
Reduction in Swallowing-related Quality of Life
Researchers examined whether thyroid cancer patients treated with radioactive iodine experienced a reduction in swallowing-related quality of life. Read their results.
Elderly couple in group therapy session
Type 1 Diabetes
Older Diabetes Patients Improve with Group Therapy
Researchers examined whether older diabetes patients can benefit from group therapy interventions. Can group settings help improve glycemic control?
The word hyperthyroidism on a tablet with a stethoscope
Thyroid Disorders
New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation a Predictor of Hyperthyroidism
Researchers examined the correlation between hyperthyroidism and atrial fibrillation in patients admitted to the hospital with new-onset AF.
Doctor holding a tablet and a prescription medicine bottle
Thyroid Disorders
Duration of Graves' Disease Remission Following Anti-thyroid Drug Therapy
New Study Explores Remission Predictors
Graves' disease research summary on remission predictors following anti-thyroid drug treatment.
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Other Endocrine Disorders
Priapism Risk Using AndroGel
Hypogonadism Treatment Update
Patient information for AndroGel often warns of the risk of priapism: a study published looks at how often this occurs and how high the risk is.
picture illustration of a cancer cell dividing
Thyroid Disorders
Exploring Associations Between Thyroid, Breast, and Renal Cell Cancer
What is the association between thyroid cancer, breast cancer, and renal cell cancer? A team of researchers explored this question.
Vitamin D written down in script printing
Osteoporosis
Exploring the Link Between Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis
Is there an association between breast cancer, vitamin D deficiency, and osteoporosis?
Wheat ears in the hands.Harvest concept
Type 2 Diabetes
Whole Grains and Type 2 Diabetes Progression
More Evidence Supports Health Benefits
A higher intake of whole grains may be associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Woman singing
Thyroid Disorders
Examining Voice Quality Following Thyroidectomy
A team led by researchers at the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine conducted the study, “Quality of voice after surgical treatment for thyroid cancer.”
Baby's hand holding on to an adult Index finger
Other Endocrine Disorders
Growth Hormone Deficiency and Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Growth hormone deficiency may result in an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Osteoporosis
New Method for Assessing Osteoporosis Risk
Using Radiogrammetry of the Hand to Predict Hip Fractures
Can digital X-ray radiogrammetry (DXR) of the hand or wrist be used as an early predictor of osteoporosis and future hip fracture risk?
Pregnant woman having her blood sugar tested
Type 1 Diabetes
Comparing Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Options in Pregnant Women
Are the long-acting insulin analogs, detemir and glargine, safe and effective in the treatment of pregnant women with type 1 diabetes? A study explored this question.
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