Endocrinology (all articles)
Podcast: Intermittent Fasting
11 Feb, 2020 | 02:11h | UTCIntermittent fasting – NEJM Journal Watch (free audio)
“Intermittent fasting has salutary effects. Listen how Dr. Mark P. Mattson, co-author of a recent NEJM review on the topic, assesses the practice — and how he’s managed to skip breakfast for the past 30 years or so.”
For those interested in the subject, we suggest the reading of the recent review by Dr. Mark P. Mattson: Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease – New England Journal of Medicine ($)
Clinical Update: Diagnosis and Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:45h | UTCDiagnosis and Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Commentary on Twitter
JAMA Insights: the presentation and diagnostic workup of primary #hyperparathyroidism, and indications for surgical vs surveillance management. https://t.co/kUg9WeCCsc
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 8, 2020
Meta-Analysis Confirms Increased Cardiovascular Risk with Rosiglitazone
7 Feb, 2020 | 08:13h | UTCCommentaries: The power of shared data to better understand drug safety – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND New study adds to evidence of diabetes drug link to heart problems – BMJ (free) AND Largest ever evaluation of the cardiovascular risk of rosiglitazone published – OnMedica (free) AND Individual patient data analysis firms up rosiglitazone safety verdict – medwire News (free)
Consensus Statement: Waist Circumference as a Vital Sign in Clinical Practice
7 Feb, 2020 | 07:58h | UTC
Cohort Study: Lifestyle Changes in Relation to Initiation of Antihypertensive and Lipid‐Lowering Medication
6 Feb, 2020 | 02:06h | UTCCommentaries: Healthy habits still vital after starting blood pressure, cholesterol medications – American Heart Association (free) AND People on blood pressure, cholesterol meds often let healthy habits slip – UPI (free)
Guidelines for the Management of Glucocorticoids During the Peri‐operative Period for Patients with Adrenal Insufficiency
5 Feb, 2020 | 08:23h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
🔐Patients with adrenal insufficiency can be better identified and supplemented with glucocorticoids during the peri-operative period.
This is the first national guidance on this topic and of relevant to all.@AAGBI @RCPLondon @Soc_Endo
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— 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 (@Anaes_Journal) February 4, 2020
Randomized Trial: Effects of Sucralose Ingestion vs. Sucralose Taste on Metabolic Responses to an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test in Participants with Normal Weight and Obesity
2 Feb, 2020 | 19:42h | UTCCommentaries: Study: Tasting no-calorie sweetener may affect insulin response on glucose tolerance test – University of Illinois (free) AND Sweet Taste of Diet Soda May Raise Risk of Diabetes – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Related: Nonnutritive sweeteners and cardiometabolic health: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free) AND Association between intake of non-sugar sweeteners and health outcomes: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials and observational studies – The BMJ (free)
Cohort Study: Fermented Soy Products Linked to Lower Mortality Risk
2 Feb, 2020 | 19:39h | UTCEditorial: Soy intake and health – The BMJ (free)
Commentary: Fermented soy in diet linked to lower mortality risk – OnMedica (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
New research finds a higher intake of fermented soy was associated with a lower risk of mortality. A significant association between intake of total soy products and all cause mortality was not, however, observed https://t.co/b5WAzvDQx8
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) January 31, 2020
[Abstract Only] Study: Yield of a Public Health Screening of Children for Islet Autoantibodies in Bavaria, Germany
31 Jan, 2020 | 01:33h | UTCYield of a Public Health Screening of Children for Islet Autoantibodies in Bavaria, Germany – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: General population screening reduces life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis – JDRF (free)
Study: Community-Based Hemoglobin A1C Testing in Barbershops to Identify Black Men with Undiagnosed Diabetes
28 Jan, 2020 | 09:07h | UTCCommunity-Based Hemoglobin A1C Testing in Barbershops to Identify Black Men With Undiagnosed Diabetes – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Barbershop screenings may help find undiagnosed diabetes – Reuters (free) AND Diabetes testing at barbershops effective for screening black men – UPI (free)
Related Studies: Cluster-Randomized Trial of Blood-Pressure Reduction in Black Barbershops (free study and commentaries) AND Randomized Trial: Community-Based Interventions to Improve Cardiovascular Risk in High-Risk Patients (free study and commentaries) AND Cluster Randomized Trial: Sustainability of Blood Pressure Reduction in Black Barbershops (free study and commentaries)
Systematic Review: Guidelines for the Management of Pregnant Women with Obesity
26 Jan, 2020 | 22:34h | UTCGuidelines for the management of pregnant women with obesity: A systematic review – Obesity Reviews (free)
Cohort Study: Association of Low-Carbohydrate and Low-Fat Diets with Mortality
24 Jan, 2020 | 08:09h | UTCAssociation of Low-Carbohydrate and Low-Fat Diets With Mortality Among US Adults – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Expert reaction to study looking at low-carb and low-fat diets and risk of death in a US cohort – Science Media Centre (free) AND When It Comes To Healthy Dieting, It’s The Quality Of Nutrients That Counts – MedicalResearch.com (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Teprotumumab for the Treatment of Active Thyroid Eye Disease
24 Jan, 2020 | 08:07h | UTCTeprotumumab for the Treatment of Active Thyroid Eye Disease – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Teprotumumab bests placebo for active thyroid eye disease – MedicalXpress (free)
Perspective – Childhood Obesity Is a Major Problem. Research Isn’t Helping.
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:20h | UTCChildhood Obesity Is a Major Problem. Research Isn’t Helping. – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
“Something is missing with many study methods.”
Becoming a Parent: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis of Changes in BMI, Diet, and Physical Activity
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:13h | UTC
Podcast: Lipids Update and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
21 Jan, 2020 | 03:10h | UTCSee also: Episode List
Cohort Study: Premature Menopause Linked to Increased Risk of Development of Chronic Conditions and Multimorbidity
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:30h | UTCCommentary: Premature menopause increases the risk of multiple health problems in your 60s – European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (free)
Systematic Review: Metformin for Ovulation Induction in Women with a Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Subfertility
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:21h | UTCMetformin for ovulation induction (excluding gonadotrophins) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Metformin for ovulation induction in women with a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome and subfertility – Cochrane Library (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Just published! In #women with #PCOS, #metformin may increase live birth rates but probably increases gastrointestinal side effects compared to #placebo. We are uncertain if metformin plus CC improves live birth compared to CC alone#Cochrane #blogshot https://t.co/4PRR4YHOvM pic.twitter.com/pj2ZqCinxi
— Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility (@CochraneCGF) December 17, 2019
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials: Effects of Metformin on Blood Lipid Profiles in Nondiabetic Adults
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:09h | UTC
Study: Possible Bias in Recent Major Studies with Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
17 Jan, 2020 | 02:24h | UTCCommentary: Have the Blockbuster Diabetes Drug Trials Been Biased? – Medscape (free registration required)
A Practical Algorithm for the Management of Patients with Statin-associated Muscle Symptoms
17 Jan, 2020 | 02:05h | UTC
Cohort Study: Interventions and Operations 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery
16 Jan, 2020 | 08:51h | UTCAuthor Interview: Interventions and Operations 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery (free)
Commentaries: Bariatric Surgery Is Safe and It Works – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period) AND Procedures And Hospitalizations Common After Bariatric Procedures – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND More Interventions Follow Gastric Bypass than Gastric Sleeve, Large Study Shows – Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh (free)
Related Study: Cohort Study: Risk of Operative and Nonoperative Interventions After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass vs. Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Diabetes in Adolescents Linked to Greatly Increased Risk of Suicide Behavior
16 Jan, 2020 | 03:20h | UTCRisk of Psychiatric Disorders and Suicide Attempts in Emerging Adults With Diabetes – Diabetes Care (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Suicide rates sharply higher than average in teens, young adults with diabetes – Reuters (free)
FDA Safety Communication: Possible Increased Risk of Cancer with Weight-loss Medicine Lorcaserin
15 Jan, 2020 | 08:02h | UTCCommentaries: CV Safety Trial for Lorcaserin Picks Up Cancer Signal: FDA – TCTMD (free) AND FDA Warning: Weight Loss Drug Belviq May Increase Cancer Risk- Forbes (free)
Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials: Coconut Oil Consumption Significantly Increases LDL Cholesterol Compared with Nontropical Vegetable Oils
15 Jan, 2020 | 07:59h | UTCThe Effect of Coconut Oil Consumption on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials – Circulation (free PDF for a limited period)