We present a selection of interesting endocrinology articles for the month of August in the following slides. See the slide legends for links to the article summaries.
Interesting Endocrinology: Sedentary Risks & Heart Health. August 2016
Reproductive History and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Postmenopausal Women: Findings from the Women’s Health Initiative. Abstract link.****Effectiveness of the Influenza Vaccine in Preventing Admission to Hospital and Death in People with Type 2 Diabetes. Abstract link.
Supported Telemonitoring and Glycemic Control in People with Type 2 Diabetes: the Telescot Diabetes Pragmatic Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract link.****The Association Between Sleep Duration, Insulin Sensitivity, and β-Cell Function: the EGIR-RISC Study. Abstract link.
A Population-Based Study of All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease in Association with Prior History of Hypoglycemia Among Patients with Type 1 Diabetes. Abstract link. **** High Osteoprotegerin Is Associated with Development of Foot Ulcer in Type 1 Diabetes. Abstract link.
Pioglitazone Prevents Diabetes in Insulin-Resistant Patients with Cerebrovascular Disease. Abstract Link. ****Frequency, Type, and Volume of Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Young Women. Abstract Link.
Low-Frequency and Very Low-Intensity Ultrasound Decreases Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes. Abstract link. ****Cardiometabolic Risk Factor Changes Observed in Diabetes Prevention Programs in US Settings: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Abstract link.
FDA Approves Adlyxin to Treat Type 2 Diabetes. Press release. ****Tandem Diabetes Care® Announces Expanded Pediatric Indication of t:slim® Insulin Pump for Ages 6 and Older. Press release.
Does Physical Activity Attenuate, or Even Eliminate, the Detrimental Association of Sitting Time with Mortality? A Harmonised Meta-Analysis of Data from More than 1 Million Men and Women. Abstract link.****Continuous Dose-Response Association Between Sedentary Time and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease. A Meta-Analysis. Abstract link.
Eisai Inc. and Arena Pharmaceuticals Announce FDA Approval of BELVIQ XR® (lorcaserin HCl) Extended-Release Tablets. Press release.****Meat Consumption Providing a Surplus Energy in Modern Diet Contributes to Obesity Prevalence: an Ecological Analysis. Abstract link.
Prevalence of Thyroid Autoimmunity and Dysfunction in Women with Iron Deficiency during Early Pregnancy: Is it Altered? Abstract link. ****Use of Imaging Tests After Primary Treatment of Thyroid Cancer in the United States: Population Based Retrospective Cohort Study Evaluating Death and Recurrence. Abstract link.
