Endocrine Research Updates

For Medical Professionals

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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Development

A team of researchers in Seoul, Korea set out to understand how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) might serve as a predictor for type 2 diabetes.

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Other Endocrine Disorders

Low Testosterone and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Men

A study conducted by researchers in Germany suggests that low testosterone levels in men may contribute to their heightened risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

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Osteoporosis

Study Encourages Increased Osteoporosis Screening in Men

Men with osteoporosis may not receive adequate treatment for their condition since they are screened less than women.

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Type 1 Diabetes

Family and Physician HbA1c Goals for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

How Parental Expectations Influence Health Outcomes

A team explored both parental and physician goals for children’s blood glucose levels to determine how perceptions and expectations may influence health outcomes in youth with type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes

Sleep Quality and Type 2 Diabetes Management

A study examined the association between both impaired sleep quality and amount of daytime sleepiness on patients’ diabetes control and self-management.

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Thyroid Disorders

Safety of Thyroid Surgery in Older Adults

How safe is surgery as a treatment for thyroid diseases in aging patients? A study explored this question.

Other Endocrine Disorders

Quicker Acromegaly Diagnosis May Improve Psychosocial Outcomes

The amount of time that lapses between the onset of acromegaly symptoms and the point when patients are accurately diagnosed with the condition may impact their psychosocial well-being, according to a new study.

Osteoporosis

Alendronate Treatment and Risk of Osteoporotic Fractures

Patients on alendronate treatment may have risk factors for osteoporotic fractures that differ from people who are not on the treatment.

Type 1 Diabetes

Optimal Care for Youth with Type 1 Diabetes

Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care

A study in Diabetic Medicine explored the association between the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare and children’s self-care and glycemic control.

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Type 2 Diabetes

Cardiovascular Effects of Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

See whether the severity of diabetic retinopathy affects coronary heart disease or stroke risk in patients living with type 2 diabetes.

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Osteoporosis

History of Falls May Predict Patients’ Fracture Risk

A study explored the role that patients’ previous history of falls, along with other factors, played in their risk of incident fractures.

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Type 1 Diabetes

Treatment Non-compliance and Mortality in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

The extent to which patients are compliant with their type 1 diabetes treatment may have an effect on their mortality risk.

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Type 2 Diabetes

Caffeine Intake and Type 2 Diabetes Risk

See whether caffeinated beverages like coffee and tea help to lower or raise the risk of T2D. Read the results of this study.

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Thyroid Disorders

Comparing the Safety of Thyroidectomy Approaches

Robotic Thyroidectomy vs. Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

A team of researchers set out to understand the effectiveness and safety of two types of thyroidectomy procedures: the robotic thyroidectomy and endoscopic thyroidectomy.