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The Endocrinology Network® Endocrinology clinical resource center is a central hub for all endocrine diseases featured on the site. Designed to offer clinicians the latest across multiple fields of endocrinology, this page hosts content related to diabetes, hormone therapy, women’s health, thyroid disorders, and much more. Check back for news on FDA approvals, the latest studies, conference coverage, case reports, and guideline updates.
Black Women with PCOS at Greater Cardiometabolic Risk than White Counterparts
March 22, 2021
A meta-analysis of nearly a dozen studies presented at ENDO 2021 suggests Black women with PCOS were at an increased cardiometabolic risk, despite having comparable fasting glucose and lower triglyceride levels.
Thyroid Combination Therapy Preferred Over Levothyroxine for Some Hypothyroidism Patients
March 21, 2021
A randomized, 3-arm study is giving further insight into the effects of levothyroxine monotherapy compared against a thyroid combination therapy and desiccated thyroid extract for management of hypothyroidism, particularly in patients with Thr92AlaD2 polymorphism.
Many Endocrine Providers, Patients Open to Continuing Telehealth Practices
March 21, 2021
An analysis of patients and providers from endocrine clinics suggests many patients and providers were open to continuing with telehealth practices after the pandemic and many saw little to no limitations with the new practices.
Transgender Youth at Increased Risk of Dyslipidemia, Other Cardiometabolic Conditions
March 20, 2021
An analysis of 4k transgender youth and 16k propensity-matched controls is providing insight into the increased risk of conditions adversely impacting the cardiometabolic health of these patients.
Children with Adrenal Insufficiency at 10 Times Greater Mortality Risk from COVID-19
March 20, 2021
An analysis by investigators from the University of Arkansas suggests children with adrenal insufficiency were 10 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than their counterparts without adrenal insufficiency and COVID-19.
Nearly 1-in-3 Receiving Thyroid Hormone Therapy Also on Thyroid-Interfering Medication
March 18, 2021
An analysis of more than half a million thyroid hormone users indicates more than 30% were also concurrently receiving a medication known to interfere with thyroid function tests.
Type 2 Diabetes Could Increase Risk, Speed Progression of Parkinson Disease
March 18, 2021
A review of observational data suggests the presence of type 2 diabetes could increase risk of developing Parkinson disease and might also speed the progression of motor symptoms.
Comparing ADA vs. ACOG Approaches for Gestational Diabetes Screenings
March 16, 2021
A trial of more than 20k women from investigators at Kaiser Permanente found there were no significant differences in outcomes among pregnant women undergoing gestational diabetes screenings using the ADA's 1-step approach versus the ACOG's 2-step approach.
Emergency Department Minute Quiz: Stroke Code
March 11, 2021
Our latest case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a woman in her 70s presenting with a facial droop and slurred speech. Can you help determine the correct diagnosis?