The HCPLive endocrinology page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on endocrine system conditions. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for diabetes, hormonal disease, and more.
April 25th 2024
A retrospective study challenges preoperative withholding of GLP-1 RAs in diabetes patients undergoing surgery, citing no increased risk of postoperative respiratory complications.
First Epoetin Alfa Biosimilar for Treatment of Anemia Approved by FDA
May 15th 2018The approval is backed by evidence from extensive structural and functional characterization, animal study data, human pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data, clinical immunogenicity data and other clinical safety and effectiveness data.
HBO Documentary Shines Spotlight on World's Most Famous Case of Acromegaly: Andre the Giant
April 11th 2018André the Giant, examines the life and work history of the WWE Hall of Famer. Unbeknownst to many, his size was the result of gigantism, a disease caused by excess growth hormone. The condition led to his eventual diagnosis with acromegaly, a rare endocrine disorder.