Endocrine Diseases

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

March 01, 2021

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

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

February 27, 2021

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.

Transgender Men Receiving Testosterone at Greater Risk of Blood Clots

February 19, 2021

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.

COVID-19 Pandemic Has Slowed Diagnoses, Treatment of Osteoporosis

February 16, 2021

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.

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

February 09, 2021

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.

Study Estimates Risk of Progressing to Diabetes Among Older Diabetes with Prediabetes

February 08, 2021

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 Case Report: White Paste

January 31, 2021

Check out our latest endocrine case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, which features a 53-year-old male with a history of obesity, DM on glucophage, and HTN on Lasix. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

Poor Glycemic Control in Children with T1D Increases Risk of Developmental Disorders

January 22, 2021

An analysis of Swedish health registry databases suggests poor glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes was associated with an increased risk of developing a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Metformin Use Before COVID-19 Drastically Reduces Mortality Risk

January 18, 2021

Analysis of data from more than 20,000 patients at a University of Alabama hospital indicates taking metformin before contracting COVID-19 was linked to a 60% reduction in odds of mortality.

Study Suggests Short-Term Low Carb Diet Could Induce Diabetes Remission

January 14, 2021

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 trials suggest adhering to a low carbohydrate diet for a 6-month period could facilitate remission of diabetes and lead to reductions in body weight.