Endocrinology (all articles)
AHA Statement: Management of Stable Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
14 Apr, 2020 | 02:33h | UTCNews Release: People with type 2 diabetes and heart disease may benefit from newer therapies – American Heart Association
Studies: Obesity Increases the Risk of Complications in Patients with Covid-19
13 Apr, 2020 | 00:14h | UTC2 – Obesity in patients younger than 60 years is a risk factor for Covid-19 hospital admission – Clinical Infectious Diseases AND Commentary: In New York, obesity appears to raise COVID-19 risk – CIDRAP
Studies: Diabetes Increases the Risk of Complications in Patients with Covid-19
13 Apr, 2020 | 00:12h | UTC1 – Prevalence and impact of diabetes among people infected with SARS-CoV-2 – Journal of Endocrinological Investigation AND Commentary: Diabetes Could Increase Severity of COVID-19, Including Risk of ICU Admission and Death – MedicalResearch.com
2 – Evidence Reviews: Diabetes and risks from COVID-19 – CEBM University of Oxford AND Managing diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic – CEBM University of Oxford
Meta-Analysis: Comparative Weight Loss with Popular Diets
3 Apr, 2020 | 03:50h | UTCEditorial: Comparative weight loss with popular diets
[Abstract Only] A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Liraglutide for Adolescents with Obesity
1 Apr, 2020 | 05:39h | UTCA Randomized, Controlled Trial of Liraglutide for Adolescents with Obesity – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
#ACC20 – Randomized Trial: Effect of Dapagliflozin on Worsening Heart Failure and Cardiovascular Death in Patients With Heart Failure With and Without Diabetes
30 Mar, 2020 | 01:03h | UTCSee also: Visual Abstract
Just Presented at the 2020 American College of Cardiology Virtual Meeting (free access)
Randomized Trial: Aspirin Not Beneficial for Reducing the Risk of Dementia, MCI, or Cognitive Decline
26 Mar, 2020 | 02:20h | UTCCommentary: Study: An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay – American Academy of Neurology (free)
Obesity Treatment Among Adolescents: A Review of Current Evidence and Future Directions
24 Mar, 2020 | 11:04h | UTCObesity Treatment Among Adolescents: A Review of Current Evidence and Future Directions – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
FDA: Stop SGLT2 Inhibitors Before Scheduled Surgery
20 Mar, 2020 | 10:52h | UTCCommentary: FDA advises stopping SGLT2 inhibitor treatment prior to surgery – The Hospitalist (free)
“- Canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, and empagliflozin should each be discontinued at least three days before scheduled surgery.
– Ertugliflozin should be discontinued at least four days before scheduled surgery.
– Blood glucose levels should be carefully monitored after discontinuation of the SGLT2 inhibitor and appropriately managed before surgery.”
Cohort Study: Associations of Fat and Carbohydrate Intake with Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality
20 Mar, 2020 | 10:48h | UTC
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials: Little Benefit from Omega-3 Intake to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:52h | UTCSummary: Omega-3 intake for cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Author Interview: Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Commentary: Omega-3s Show No Overall Benefits for Heart Health or Cancer Prevention – The New York Times (free)
Meta-Analysis: Dietary Fiber and Whole Grains in Diabetes Management
11 Mar, 2020 | 08:22h | UTC
Podcast: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
10 Mar, 2020 | 08:35h | UTCSee also: Episode List
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Substituting Margarine, Butter, Mayonnaise, and Dairy Fat with Olive Oil Could Lead to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
8 Mar, 2020 | 20:31h | UTCOlive Oil Consumption and Cardiovascular Risk in U.S. Adults – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Olive Oil Consumption and Cardiovascular Risk – American College of Cardiology (free) AND Higher Olive Oil Consumption Tied to Lower CVD Risk in U.S. Adults – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND Use Olive Oil Instead of Saturated Fats for Heart Health, Study Suggests – CardioSmart (free)
Joint International Consensus Statement for Ending Stigma of Obesity
5 Mar, 2020 | 10:32h | UTCJoint international consensus statement for ending stigma of obesity – Nature Medicine (free)
Commentary: Scientific community pledges to end obesity stigma – King’s College London (free)
Related Report: Obesity: Health and Economic Consequences of an Impending Global Challenge – The World Bank (free)
See also: Updated WHO Fact Sheet for World Obesity Day: Obesity and overweight – World Health Organization (free)
Cohort Study: Comparing the 5-Year Diabetes Outcomes of Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass
5 Mar, 2020 | 10:24h | UTCCommentaries: Bariatric Surgery and Diabetes Treatment—Finding the Sweet Spot – JAMA Surgery (free) AND Gastric bypass may be best weight-loss surgery for diabetes remission – Reuters (free) AND Gastric bypass improves weight loss, type 2 diabetes, study finds – UPI (free)
Another Egg Study. Three Large Prospective Cohort Studies, Systematic Review, and Updated Meta-analysis Suggest It Has a Neutral Effect on Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
5 Mar, 2020 | 10:19h | UTCEditorial: Egg consumption and cardiovascular disease (free)
Commentary: Study Finds No Link Between Moderate Egg Consumption and Overall Cvd Risk – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Framingham Cohort Study: Sugar‐Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Lipid Profile
27 Feb, 2020 | 08:32h | UTCEditorial: Sugar‐Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Lipid Profile: More Evidence for Interventions (free)
Commentaries: Sugary drinks a sour choice for adults trying to maintain normal cholesterol levels – Tufts University (free) AND Drinks with added sugars linked to lipid imbalance, which increases CVD risk – American Heart Association (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Metformin May Reduce Metabolic Complications and Inflammation in Patients on Systemic Glucocorticoid Therapy
27 Feb, 2020 | 08:34h | UTCMetformin to reduce metabolic complications and inflammation in patients on systemic glucocorticoid therapy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, proof-of-concept, phase 2 trial – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Metformin could mitigate glucocorticoid-related complications – Medicine Matters (free) AND Metabolic effects of glucocorticoids reversed with metformin – Healio (free registration required) AND Diabetes Drug May Benefit Long-Term Steroid Users – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Perspective: “Milk and Juice Are Not as Needed as You Might Think”
26 Feb, 2020 | 06:56h | UTCMilk and Juice Are Not as Needed as You Might Think – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
JAMA Patient Page: Aspirin for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
25 Feb, 2020 | 06:07h | UTCAspirin for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease – JAMA (free)
Related: Aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a meta-analysis with a particular focus on subgroups – BMC Medicine (free) AND Acetylsalicylic acid for primary prevention of cardiovascular events – Canadian Family Physician (free) AND Evidence evolving on aspirin as prevention – ACP Internist (free) AND Benefits and Harms of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract and commentaries) AND Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Is This the End of the Road? (selection of resources on the subject)
Cohort Study: The Associations of Major Foods and Fiber with Risks of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke
25 Feb, 2020 | 06:34h | UTCThe associations of major foods and fibre with risks of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke: a prospective study of 418 329 participants in the EPIC cohort across nine European countries – European Heart Journal (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Study of 418,000 Europeans finds different foods linked to different types of stroke – European Society of Cardiology (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at foods and stroke risk – Science Media Centre (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Associations in #diet and stroke in >418,000 Europeans from 9 countries w/ ~13 year follow up https://t.co/8WqqzoPO22 @escardio @tammy_tong @Oxford_NDPH @MRC_Epid et al
(usual caveats) but note risk w/ eggs, red meat; poss benefit of dairy products, fiber, fruit & vegetables pic.twitter.com/3ubKmkxzvX— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) February 24, 2020
Study: Western-style Diet May Impair Memory and Encourage Unhealthy Eating
25 Feb, 2020 | 05:56h | UTCCommentary: Western-style diet may impair memory and encourage unhealthy eating – NHS Choices (free)
Study: Twice as High Diet-Induced Thermogenesis After Breakfast vs. Dinner
25 Feb, 2020 | 05:57h | UTCTwice as High Diet-Induced Thermogenesis After Breakfast vs Dinner On High-Calorie as Well as Low-Calorie Meals – The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Is it easier to burn off a big breakfast than a big dinner? – NHS Choices (free) AND Researchers say ‘yes’ to a heavy breakfast to lose weight – News Medical (free)
Guidelines for the Definitive Surgical Management of Thyroid Disease in Adults
23 Feb, 2020 | 22:23h | UTCExecutive Summary: Executive Summary of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Guidelines for the Definitive Surgical Management of Thyroid Disease in Adults – Annals of Surgery (free)
Commentary: New evidence-based clinical guidelines for surgical treatment of thyroid disease – News Medical (free)