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Type 2 Diabetes
Melatonin Use in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Insomnia
Study Shows Melatonin Improves Sleep and A1c Levels
Researchers examined the safety and effectiveness of melatonin in the treatment of glucose, lipid metabolism, and sleep in patients with type 2 diabetes and insomnia.
Closeup of woman with pills in her hand
Type 2 Diabetes
Oral Antioxidant Supplementation for Diabetic Retinopathy
5-year Study Shows Usefulness of Treatment
A study examining antioxidant supplementation as a treatment for diabetic retinopathy was published in European Journal of Ophthamology. Read results of study and what it suggests for diabetic retinopathy treatment.
Modern operating room (OR)
Other Endocrine Disorders
Does Surgery for Primary Hyperaldosteronism Address Secondary Hypertension?
Researchers from Germany looked at the clinical parameters that predict hypertension resolution following laparascopic adrenalectomy.
older woman looking depressed
Thyroid Disorders
The Mental and Physical Impact of Subclinical Thyroid Disorders in Older Adults
Researchers from the Netherlands looked at the impact subclinical thyroid disorders have on depression, physical and cognitive impairment, and mortality in older adults.
Research study
Other Endocrine Disorders
Efficacy of Octreotide-lar versus Surgery in Treating Acromegaly
There are several treatment options for patients with acromegaly. A recent study looked at two treatments in particular: octreotide-lar (Oct-LAR) and surgery. The researchers wanted to see how well the treatments worked when compared to each other.
Obese young girl, up late and watching television
Type 2 Diabetes
Obese Adolescents, Lack of Sleep, and Type 2 Diabetes
How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect Glucose and Insulin Homeostasis?
Lack of sleep increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but what does sleep deprivation do to obese adolescents?
Thyroid cancer word cloud
Thyroid cancer
PubMed Review of Ectopic Cervical Thyroid Cancer Cases: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Ectopic thyroid cancer is rare, but a study looked at the PubMed database for ectopic thyroid cancer articles from 1960 to 2011.
Overweight man sitting up in bed
Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity Linked to Decreased Lung Function in Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
A study that appeared in the October 2011 issue of Diabetes Care looked at whether reduced lung function is linked to diabetes and metabolic syndrome. What role does obesity play in decreased lung function and diabetes?
Aged depressed man and his lonely dinner
Thyroid Disorders
Should Older Adults with Depression Be Screened for Thyroid Disorders?
Is there any benefit for older adults with depression to be screened for thyroid disorders? Researchers examined whether thyroid disorders are linked to depression in older adults.
Metformin diabetes drug (biguanide class), chemical structure
Type 2 Diabetes
Study Finds that Metformin Reduces Colorectal Cancer Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Research out of China looked at the link between metformin therapy and colorectal cancer in patients who have type 2 diabetes.
Woman with pills in her hands,one singled out
Osteoporosis
Monthly Oral Ibandronate for Osteoporosis
Is Monthly Ibandronate Safe and Effective Long-term?
US researchers investigated the long-term safety and effectiveness of once-monthly ibandronate, which was studied for up to 5 years in a long-term extension.
pregnant woman sitting at a laptop computer
Thyroid Disorders
Does Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy Affect Intellectual Development of Children?
Is it possible that subclinical hypothyroidism during pregnancy affects the intellectual development of children? Article explains what Iranian researchers discovered in this hypothyroidism study.
woman pushing a cart full of healthy foods
Type 2 Diabetes
Lifestyle Interventions Prove Effective for Patients with Severe Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Living an overall healthy lifestyle can help treat and prevent many cases of obesity and type 2 diabetes, but what specific lifestyle treatments work best for these patients?
Pituitary gland part - Human brain in x-ray view
Other Endocrine Disorders
Aggressive Pituitary Tumor Therapies
What Works for Pituitary Tumors?
An article published in the Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy journal reviewed treatments of aggressive pituitary tumors. Reviewed surgery, pharmacotherapies, and radiotherapy.
Article showing the words diabetes type 1 with a pair of reading glasses resting
Type 1 Diabetes
Poor Numeracy Skills Linked to Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
UK researchers examined the link between poor numeracy skills and glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes. Article explains what researchers discovered in this type 1 diabetes study.
Woman doing step aerobics
Osteoporosis
High-impact Exercises Boost Bone Health in the Hip but Not in the Spine, Study Finds
It’s well known that exercise can help prevent osteoporosis, but how effective is high-impact exercise on osteoporosis?
Yoga Stretch
Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers Find Yoga Has Several Benefits for Type 2 Diabetes
In a small study in India, researchers examined the benefits of yoga with type 2 diabetes.
the word hyperthyroidism on a tablet with medication in the background
Thyroid Disorders
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Caused by Leveothyroxine Use Can Increase Fracture Risk
Levothyroxine use can cause subclinical hyperthyroidism. See if that can increase fracture risk in elderly patients. Article covers results and analysis of a thyroid study.
Elderly Woman Reading Warning Labels on Pill Bottles
Osteoporosis
Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) Gets New Warning Label from FDA
Reclast is an osteoporosis medication, and in September 2011, the FDA issued a new warning label for it. It may cause renal impairment, so physicians should be cautious before prescribing. Article reviews new FDA label for Reclast.
Man pouring pills into his hand
Osteoporosis
Monthly Doses of Minodronate for Osteoporosis Are Safe and Effective, Researchers Say
Research comparing the safety and effectiveness of oral minodronate at monthly doses of 30 mg or 50 mg to a daily dose of 1 mg in patients with osteoporosis.
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