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Patrick Campbell is the senior editor of Endocrinology Network, as well as its sister publication Practical Cardiology. Prior to joining these brands, he led coverage of cardiology and diabetes with HCPLive. Before joining parent company MJH Life Sciences in 2019, he spent time as a beat reporter with the Pocono Record in Stroudsburg, PA and Star News Group in Manasquan, NJ. He also touts experience in multimedia, having spent time as a freelance multimedia specialist with NJ Advance Media and multimedia coordinator at the Pocono Record. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, sports, and exploring the great outdoors. Follow him on Twitter @RealPatCampbell or reach him via email at PCampbell@mjhlifesciences.com.

Articles

A study assessing levels of flourine in cosmetic products available in the US and Canada suggests many of these products could contain levels of chemicals that, over time, could cause harm. 

Study Details "Widespread" Use of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in North American Cosmetic Products

A study from Canada is calling for additional attention to paid to the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of primary aldosteronism in adult patients.  

Study Underlines Low Rates of Screening, Treatment for Primary Aldosteronism

An analysis of data from the Veterans Health Administration is providing insight into the apparent increase in risk of fracture or osteoporosis among older adults with kidney or ureteral stones.

Study Links Kidney Stones to Fracture Risk in Older Adults

Results of a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis suggest vitamin D levels were unlikely to have a large effect on a person's risk for developing type 1 diabetes. 

Vitamin D Deficiency Not Linked to Type 1 Diabetes, Study Finds

An AHA study suggests nearly 66% of all COVID-19 hospitalizations could be attributed to the presence of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, or heart failure. 

Diabetes, 3 Other Metabolic Conditions Responsible for 2-in-3 COVID-19 Hospitalizations

An analysis of more than 30k middle-aged adults from a prospective cohort study in Sweden is providing insight into the effects of exercise and other variables on fracture risk in these patients. 

Moderate Physical Activity Could Lower Fracture Risk in Middle-Aged Adults

Data from a 20-year follow-up of gender diverse individuals indicate transgender men receiving testosterone therapy were at an 11% increased risk of developing erythrocytosis. 

Transgender Men Receiving Testosterone at Greater Risk of Blood Clots

A survey of providers within the IOF and NOF provides insight into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis across multiple regions throughout the world. 

COVID-19 Pandemic Has Slowed Diagnoses, Treatment of Osteoporosis 

A randomized, cross-over trial of more than 60 overweight individuals indicates a low-fat vegan diet was more effective than a Mediterranean diet for inducing weight loss and lowering cholesterol levels. 

Vegan Diet Bests Mediterranean Diet for Inducing Weight Loss, Lowering Cholesterol 

An analysis of the ARIC study suggests older patients with prediabetes were more likely to regress to normoglycemia than progress to diabetes during the follow-up period.

Endocrine Diseases