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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?

Endocrine Case Report: White Paste

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.

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. 

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

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. 

Metformin Use Before COVID-19 Drastically Reduces Mortality Risk

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. 

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

A phase 2 trial from investigators in the UK suggests use of denosumab, a human monoclonal antibody, could drastically reduce the rate of revision procedures after hip replacements. 

Osteoporosis Therapy Could Cut Need for Revision Procedures Following Hip Replacements

An analysis of data from more than 1.2 million Korean women offers insight into how reproductive factors might impact fracture risk among postmenopausal women. 

Reproductive Factors Help Predict Fracture Risk in Aging Women

An analysis of patients from 52 clinical sites details an apparent increase in risk of being hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis after contracting COVID-19 among Black patients compared to White patients.

Risk of Diabetic Ketoacidosis 4 Times Greater Among Black Patients with COVID-19 vs White Counterparts

An analysis of OCT and OCTA scans from 129 diabetics suggests structural and vascular abnormalities of the retina can help predict cognitive decline in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Structural and Vascular Abnormalities in Retina Can Signal Cognitive Decline in Type 1 Diabetes

An analysis of 34k patients over more than a decade indicates living alone after a hip fracture was associated with a 37% increase in mortality risk among men and a 23% increase in risk among women. 

Living Alone Linked to Increased Risk of Death Following a Hip Fracture

Check out our latest Emergency Department Minute Quiz from Brady Pregerson, MD, which features a man in his 30s with an ankle injury and swollen hands. 

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