Endocrinology (all articles)
Study: High Non-HDL Cholesterol Strongly Linked to Long-term Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Young People
5 Dec, 2019 | 07:36h | UTCCommentary: Should younger adults get their cholesterol levels checked? – NHS Choices (free)
Systematic Review: Metformin for Prevention or Delay of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Associated Complications
4 Dec, 2019 | 08:24h | UTCMetformin for prevention or delay of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated complications in persons at increased risk for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus – Cochrane Library (free)
Guidelines for Management of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults and Patients Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care
1 Dec, 2019 | 21:46h | UTC
Cohort Study: Associations of Dairy Intake with Risk of Mortality in Women and Men
28 Nov, 2019 | 10:24h | UTCRelated meta-analysis: Milk and dairy consumption and risk of cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality: dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies – European Journal of Epidemiology (free)
Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Diabetes Management
26 Nov, 2019 | 07:38h | UTC
NICE Guideline: Management of Thyroid Disease
21 Nov, 2019 | 10:39h | UTCThyroid disease: assessment and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Gastric Bypass Superior to Sleeve Gastrectomy for Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
21 Nov, 2019 | 07:56h | UTCGastric bypass versus sleeve gastrectomy in patients with type 2 diabetes (Oseberg): a single-centre, triple-blind, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Commentary on Twitter
New online: #Gastric #bypass versus #sleeve #gastrectomy in patients with type 2 #diabetes (Oseberg): a single-centre, triple-blind, randomised controlled trial https://t.co/DjBQNZf3NR #T2DM #bariatric #metabolic #surgery pic.twitter.com/PgFlPoChmj
— The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (@TheLancetEndo) October 31, 2019
Canadian Task Force Recommendation: Don’t Screen Asymptomatic Patients for Thyroid Dysfunction
19 Nov, 2019 | 10:17h | UTCNews Release: Screening for thyroid dysfunction in people without symptoms: Don’t routinely check that box – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free)
See also: Asymptomatic Thyroid Dysfunction (2019): Summary of recommendations for clinicians and policy-makers – Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (free resources) AND Infographic (free PDF)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Should asymptomatic patients be screened for thyroid disease? The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care says no: https://t.co/RLjRQwHsUX @cantaskforce #primarycare pic.twitter.com/CsBDvUQ2Po
— CMAJ (@CMAJ) November 18, 2019
Cohort Study: Association of Premature Natural and Surgical Menopause with Incident Cardiovascular Disease
19 Nov, 2019 | 08:01h | UTCAssociation of Premature Natural and Surgical Menopause With Incident Cardiovascular Disease – JAMA (free for a limited period)
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Interplay of Coronary Artery Calcium and Risk Factors for Predicting CVD/CHD Mortality
14 Nov, 2019 | 10:17h | UTCInterplay of Coronary Artery Calcium and Risk Factors for Predicting CVD/CHD Mortality: The CAC Consortium – JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Coronary Artery Calcium and Risk Factors for Predicting Mortality – American College of Cardiology (free)
Related Study: Association of Coronary Artery Calcium With Long-term, Cause-Specific Mortality Among Young Adults (free study and commentary)
Guidelines for The Perioperative Nutrition, Metabolic, And Nonsurgical Support of Patients Undergoing Bariatric Procedures
12 Nov, 2019 | 11:26h | UTC
Study: Testosterone Therapy Linked to Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Among Men with and Without Hypogonadism
12 Nov, 2019 | 11:22h | UTCAssociation of Testosterone Therapy With Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Among Men With and Without Hypogonadism – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Using testosterone therapy in 6-month case period associated with doubling of VTE risk for men both with and without clinical hypogonadism. https://t.co/rosKWgWgBS
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) November 11, 2019
Meta-Analysis: Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Particular Focus on Subgroups
12 Nov, 2019 | 11:19h | UTCRelated: 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)
#KidneyWk – Randomized Trial: Vitamin D and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Do Not Preserve Kidney Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
10 Nov, 2019 | 14:36h | UTCEffect of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Kidney Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Vitamin D and Health Outcomes: Then Came the Randomized Clinical Trials – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Supplements don’t preserve kidney health in Type 2 diabetes – University of Washington School of Medicine (free)
#KidneyWk – Just presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019
Related Commentary on Twitter
Study findings do not support the use of #vitaminD or #omega3 fatty acid supplementation for preserving kidney function in adults with #type2diabetes https://t.co/ppUnvwMXRR #KidneyWk
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) November 9, 2019
Updated Cardiovascular Prevention Guideline of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology – 2019
10 Nov, 2019 | 13:59h | UTCRelated Guidelines: 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (free guideline and resources) AND Cardiovascular disease: risk assessment and reduction, including lipid modification – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free) AND Canadian Cardiovascular Harmonized National Guidelines Endeavour (C-CHANGE) guideline for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease in primary care: 2018 update – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free)
Guideline Summary: Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
10 Nov, 2019 | 13:11h | UTCNew guidelines on obesity hypoventilation syndrome released – PulmCCM (free)
Original Article: ATS Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (free article and news release)
Review: Lifestyle Modification in NAFLD/NASH
8 Nov, 2019 | 06:47h | UTCLifestyle modification in NAFLD/NASH: Facts and figures – JHEP Reports (free)
Cohort Study: Metformin Use Linked to Lower Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Failure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
7 Nov, 2019 | 07:40h | UTCCommentary: Metformin lowers risk of HF hospitalization in those with T2D – Cardiovascular Business (free)
Related Study: Metformin Use Linked to Reduced Risk for Cardiovascular Death and All-cause Mortality (link to abstract and commentaries)
State of the Art Review: Benefits and Harms of Intensive Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
6 Nov, 2019 | 08:37h | UTCBenefits and harms of intensive glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes – The BMJ (free for a limited period)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Evidence over the past decade has shown that the aggressive efforts often needed to achieve low HbA1c levels can lead to worse clinical outcomes. This review provides a summary of the evidence on the benefits and harms of intensive glycemic control https://t.co/rghp5iVRfX
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) November 5, 2019
Randomized Trial: Severe Energy Restriction Associated with Increased Bone Loss when Compared with Moderate Energy Restriction
3 Nov, 2019 | 19:48h | UTCCommentary: Total Meal Replacement Diets Effective for Weight Loss, But Can Lead To Bone Loss – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Meta-Analysis: Calcium Supplementation May Increase the Risk of Myocardial Infarction
1 Nov, 2019 | 07:42h | UTCRelated Meta-Analysis with Conflicting Results: Calcium Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (free)
See also: Meta-Analysis: Calcium and Vitamin D Not Helpful to Reduce the Risk of Fractures (free)
Study: Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism Not Beneficial for Elderly Patients
31 Oct, 2019 | 08:42h | UTCAssociation Between Levothyroxine Treatment and Thyroid-Related Symptoms Among Adults Aged 80 Years and Older With Subclinical Hypothyroidism – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: The Thyrotropin Reference Range Should Be Changed in Older Patients (free for a limited period)
Related Review: Subclinical Hypothyroidism – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Randomized Trial: Thyroid Hormone Therapy for Older Adults with Subclinical Hypothyroidism – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Important RCT data demonstrating that routine treatment with levothyroxine for subclinical hypothyroidism in adults aged 80 years and older was not associated with improved patient-reported quality of life outcome scores for hypothyroid symptoms https://t.co/KboKmMFcxm
— Joseph Ross (@jsross119) October 30, 2019
Infographic: Global Trends in Type 2 Diabetes, 2007-2017
30 Oct, 2019 | 07:52h | UTCGlobal Trends in Type 2 Diabetes, 2007-2017 – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Between 2007 and 2017 diabetes entered the list of top 10 causes of death globally @IHME_UW https://t.co/pEHBYc93Oe
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) October 24, 2019
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Increasing Vegetable Intake by Emphasizing Tasty and Enjoyable Attributes
29 Oct, 2019 | 07:46h | UTCIncreasing Vegetable Intake by Emphasizing Tasty and Enjoyable Attributes: A Randomized Controlled Multisite Intervention for Taste-Focused Labeling – Psychological Science (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Emphasizing flavor boosts vegetable consumption – National Institutes of Health (free) AND Can simply naming vegetables differently increase healthful eating? – Medical News Today (free) AND Psychologists Show Leading with Flavor Encourages Healthy Eating – Stanford University (free) AND Touting flavor before nutrition encourages healthy eating – Association for Psychological Science (free)
Study: Impact of Increasing Vegetarian Availability on Meal Selection and Sales in Cafeterias
29 Oct, 2019 | 07:56h | UTCCommentaries: With more choices of vegetarian cafeteria meals, more are sold – Reuters (free) AND Can more vegetarian options tempt carnivores away from meat? – Medical News Today (free) AND Even meat lovers go veggie when plant-heavy meals abound – Nature (free)