Endocrinology (all articles)
Dietary Fats and Mortality Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
3 Jul, 2019 | 06:27h | UTCCommentary: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake Linked to Lower Mortality Risk in Diabetes – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Study: Association of Radioactive Iodine Treatment With Cancer Mortality in Patients With Hyperthyroidism
2 Jul, 2019 | 06:20h | UTCCommentaries: NIH study finds long-term increased risk of cancer death following common treatment for hyperthyroidism – NIH News Releases (free) AND Treatment for overactive thyroid linked to increased risk of dying from cancer – CNN (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at radioactive iodine treatment for overactive thyroid and risk of cancer – Science Media Centre (free)
Study: Distribution of Regional Body Fat and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Postmenopausal Women with Normal BMI
2 Jul, 2019 | 01:20h | UTCCommentaries: Pear-shaped is better for postmenopausal women, even if they are normal weight – European Society of Cardiology (free) AND Pear shaped women are healthier than apple shaped women, study finds – CNN (free)
Practical Guide: Adapting Diabetes Medication for Low Carbohydrate Management of Type 2 Diabetes
2 Jul, 2019 | 01:45h | UTC
Consensus Statement: Very-low-calorie Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD) in the Management of Metabolic Diseases
2 Jul, 2019 | 01:13h | UTC
A Practical Approach to Low-Dose Aspirin for Primary Prevention
30 Jun, 2019 | 17:49h | UTCA Practical Approach to Low-Dose Aspirin for Primary Prevention – JAMA (free for a limited period)
[Abstract Only] Study: Triclosan Exposure Linked to Osteoporosis in Women
28 Jun, 2019 | 07:35h | UTCCommentaries: Triclosan Exposure May Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women – MPR (free) AND Osteoporosis: Investigating the role of a common antibacterial chemical – Medical News Today (free) AND Chemical in soaps, hand sanitizers tied to osteoporosis – Reuters (free)
Study: Dietary Carbohydrate Restriction Improves Metabolic Syndrome Independent of Weight Loss
28 Jun, 2019 | 07:36h | UTCCommentary: Low-carb diet may reduce diabetes risk independent of weight loss – Ohio State University (free)
Observational Study Points to an Increased Risk of Diabetes Among Patients Using Statins
27 Jun, 2019 | 08:54h | UTCCommentaries: Statins may double the risk of type 2 diabetes – Medical News Today (free) AND Cholesterol Medication Could Invite Diabetes, Study Suggests – Ohio State University (free)
Related Studies: Another Observational Study Showing Association of Statin Use with Risk of New‐Onset Diabetes Mellitus (free study and commentaries) AND Cohort Study: Statin Use Associated with a 38% Higher Risk of Incident Type 2 Diabetes (link to abstract and commentaries)
Meta-Analysis: Incidence of New Onset Diabetes Mellitus Secondary to Acute Pancreatitis
26 Jun, 2019 | 01:07h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Natural History of Adrenal Incidentalomas With and Without Mild Autonomous Cortisol Excess
25 Jun, 2019 | 06:33h | UTCNatural History of Adrenal Incidentalomas With and Without Mild Autonomous Cortisol Excess: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Incidentally discovered adrenal tumors rarely grow or affect hormonal function, review finds – ACP Internist (free) AND Healthcare guidelines should be updated for patients with certain adrenal tumors – University of Birmingham (free)
Related Guideline: Management of adrenal incidentalomas: European Society of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline in collaboration with the European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumors – European Journal of Endocrinology (free)
Adrenal Crisis: Prevention and Management in Adult Patients
24 Jun, 2019 | 00:59h | UTC
Consensus Statement: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Bariatric Surgery
20 Jun, 2019 | 09:27h | UTCRelated: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines (free articles)
Meta-Analysis: Vitamin D Not Effective for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
20 Jun, 2019 | 06:17h | UTCVitamin D Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease Risks in More Than 83 000 Individuals in 21 Randomized Clinical Trials: A Meta-analysis – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: The Demise of Vitamin D for Cardiovascular Prevention – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period) AND Does Vitamin D Supplementation Provide Cardiovascular Protection? – MPR (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
#VitaminD supplementation does not confer cardio-protection and is not indicated for this purpose. https://t.co/pkAZByVrRG
— JAMA Cardiology (@JAMACardio) June 19, 2019
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonist and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
19 Jun, 2019 | 07:49h | UTCOral Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Peptide Innovation for Early Diabetes Treatment 6 – PIONEER 6 – American College of Cardiology (free) AND Oral semaglutide falls just short of cardioprotection in event-driven PIONEER 6 – Medicine Matters (free) AND Oral Semaglutide Meets CV Safety Mark, Reduces Events in High-Risk T2D Patients – AJMC (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: SGLT2 Inhibitor Reduces Adverse Renal Events in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Nephropathy
14 Jun, 2019 | 06:49h | UTCCanagliflozin and Renal Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes and Nephropathy – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Canagliflozin and Renal Events in Diabetes With Established Nephropathy Clinical Evaluation – CREDENCE – American College of Cardiology (free)
Review of Current Guidelines on the Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
14 Jun, 2019 | 02:29h | UTC
Ann Robinson’s journal review—12 June 2019
13 Jun, 2019 | 07:34h | UTCAnn Robinson’s journal review, 12 June 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Meta-Analyses: Dietary Glycemic Index and Load and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
12 Jun, 2019 | 05:40h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Aspirin for Primary Prevention of CV Events
12 Jun, 2019 | 05:28h | UTCAspirin for Primary Prevention of CV Events – American College of Cardiology (free)
Original Article: Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (free)
Related: Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Is This the End of the Road? (selection of resources on the subject)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes
11 Jun, 2019 | 03:01h | UTCDulaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes (REWIND): a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Dulaglutide Cuts Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
During a median follow-up of 5.4 years, the primary outcome (a composite endpoint of non-fatal myocardial infarction, non-fatal stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes) occurred in 12.0% of participants in the dulaglutide group and in 13.4% of participants in the placebo group (incidence rate of 2.4 per 100 person-years vs 2.7 per 100 person-years in the placebo group).
Cohort Study: Women Exposed to Artificial Light While Sleeping May Be at Increased Risk of Obesity
11 Jun, 2019 | 02:30h | UTCAssociation of Exposure to Artificial Light at Night While Sleeping With Risk of Obesity in Women – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Sleeping with artificial light at night associated with weight gain in women – NIH News Releases (free) AND Sleeping with lights or TV on tied to obesity – Reuters (free) AND Sleeping with the TV on may make you gain weight – Associated Press (free)
[Abstract Only] Vitamin D Fails to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with Pre-diabetes
9 Jun, 2019 | 21:55h | UTCVitamin D Supplementation and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: NIH-funded trial finds vitamin D does not prevent type 2 diabetes in people at high risk – NIH News Releases (free) AND Vitamin D fails to prevent type 2 diabetes in large study – Reuters (free) AND Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Significantly Reduce Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes, According to Research Presented Today at the ADA’s Scientific Sessions – American Diabetes Association (free)
Meta-analysis: Aspirin has Potential Benefits for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Outcomes in Diabetes
9 Jun, 2019 | 21:45h | UTCCommentary: Aspirin offers benefit for primary CVD prevention in DM – Univadis (free registration required)
Related Randomized Trial: Effects of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Persons with Diabetes (free study and commentaries)
Statin Toxicity: Mechanistic Insights and Clinical Implications
9 Jun, 2019 | 21:48h | UTCStatin Toxicity: Mechanistic Insights and Clinical Implications – Circulation Research (free)