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Osteoporosis
Socioeconomic Status and Risk of Osteoporosis and Osteoporotic Fractures
Assessing the Roles of Poverty and Other Factors
What role does socioeconomic status play in people’s risk for osteoporosis, osteoporotic fractures, and other health conditions? A recent study in Clinical Endocrinology tackled this question.
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Type 2 Diabetes
Healthy Eating and Type 2 Diabetes in High-risk Populations
The Effects of Dietary Patterns in Women with History of Gestational Diabetes
Researchers explored the association between a healthy diet and risk of type 2 diabetes in women with a history of gestational diabetes.
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Thyroid Disorders
Radioactive Iodine Ablation in the Prevention of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma Recurrence
An article in Clinical Endocrinology examines the effectiveness of radioactive iodine ablation in halting the recurrence of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma.
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Other Endocrine Disorders
Quality of Life in Cushing’s Syndrome Remission
A study in the European Journal of Endocrinology looks at the quality of life in patients in remission of Cushing’s syndrome.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and Periodontitis in Postmenopausal Women
How Low Bone Mineral Density Affects Dental Health
Postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis may have a heightened risk of certain dental problems.
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Type 1 Diabetes
Parental Stress Is Associated with Poor Outcomes in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
Depression and Poor Metabolic Control for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Is there a relationship between parental stress and the emotional and physical outcomes of adolescents with type 1 diabetes?
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Type 2 Diabetes
Assessing the Effectiveness of Diabetes Self-management Interventions in Obese and Non-obese Patients
Obese patients with type 2 diabetes may receive similar benefits from diabetes self-management interventions as patients who are not obese.
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Thyroid Disorders
Which Factors Influence the Link Between Hyperthyroidism and Increased Mortality?
The Roles of Genetic Factors and Comorbidity
Is hyperthyroidism associated with increased mortality? If so, is it the condition itself, genetic factors, or comorbidity that influences this increase?
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Other Endocrine Disorders
An Assessment of Patients with Dopamine Agonist Resistant Prolactinomas
Clinical Presentation, Outcome, and Management
Researchers explore the concerns of dopamine agonist-resistant patients with prolactinomas. Read the results of this study in the European Journal of Endocrinology.
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Osteoporosis
Health-related Quality of Life a Concern in Men with Osteoporosis
A study sheds light on the impact of osteoporosis on the health-related quality of life in men. Read more about this recent study in The Aging Male.
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Type 1 Diabetes
Age at Onset of Type 1 Diabetes Influences Risk of Macular Edema
The age at which a person develops type 1 diabetes may affect their risk for clinically significant macular edema.
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Type 2 Diabetes
Online Self-Management Tools Found to be Useful for Patients with Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes
Can online self-management tools help patients with diabetes manage their condition as well as more direct contact with an experienced care manager?
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Thyroid Disorders
Role of Height and Physical Activity in Thyroid Cancer Risk
What roles do genetic factors (such as height) and levels of physical activity at various life stages play in the risk of thyroid cancer for postmenopausal women?
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Other Endocrine Disorders
Causes of Child Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency Impact Adult Mortality and Socio-Economic Status
Researchers examine the long-lasting socio-economic effects of child onset growth hormone deficiency that can persist into adulthood. Check out the findings of this study.
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Osteoporosis
Can Bone Scan Imaging Accurately Detect Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures?
What is the best method for identifying painful vertebrae in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) who cannot have an MRI ?
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Type 1 Diabetes
The Effects of Exercise Order in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
Should Patients Perform Aerobic Exercises or Resistance Training Routines First?
It is well known that exercising can help people with diabetes manage their condition—but could the order in which patients complete their workout regimen have an effect on blood glucose levels?
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Type 2 Diabetes
The Effects of Physician Communication on Emotional Burden in Diabetic Patients
The physical tolls of diabetes can be challenging for patients. However, a sometimes underexplored area of concern is the emotional burden faced by people living with diabetes.
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Osteoporosis
Drinking Alcohol to Improve Bone Health?
Study of Bone Turnover in Moderate Drinkers
A study examined the underlying cellular mechanisms that cause alcohol to have a positive impact on bone health.
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Thyroid Disorders
Preferred Surgical Approach for Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules
How to Proceed with Cytologically Indeterminate Nodules on FNA
In evaluating thyroid nodules, fine needle aspiration biopsy is the critical initial diagnostic test. If the results are indeterminate, thyroid surgery is often undertaken.
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Other Endocrine Disorders
New Treatments for Male Hypogonadism
Review from Researchers on Emerging Testosterone Treatments
Hypogonadal men have shifting clinical needs over time; in fact, the phenotype and clinical needs change dramatically, leading to a need for versatile therapies.
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