Endocrinology (all articles)
[Abstract Only] Observational Study Links Bariatric Surgery to Lower Mortality but Higher Risk of Adverse Events
13 Aug, 2019 | 05:51h | UTCLong-term adverse events after sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass: a 7-year nationwide, observational, population-based, cohort study – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Death Risk Drops After Bariatric Surgery in Obese Patients – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Related Research: Association of Bariatric Surgery vs Usual Care Obesity Management With All-Cause Mortality (free study and commentaries)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Long-term adverse events after #sleeve #gastrectomy or #gastric #bypass: a 7-year nationwide, observational, population-based, cohort study https://t.co/yRJg3y1SUp #bariatricsurgery pic.twitter.com/KP6u5cQWf6
— The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (@TheLancetEndo) August 8, 2019
[Abstract Only] Diabetes Subgroups Have Different Risk of Diabetes-associated Diseases
13 Aug, 2019 | 05:53h | UTCRisk of diabetes-associated diseases in subgroups of patients with recent-onset diabetes: a 5-year follow-up study – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (link to abstract and commentaries)
Commentaries: Different diabetes phenotypes associated with varying prevalence of complications – ACP Diabetes (free) AND Cluster analysis may help to predict diabetic complications – medwire News (free)
Related Study: Novel subgroups of adult-onset diabetes and their association with outcomes (link to abstract and commentaries)
Related Commentary on Twitter
What is the risk of diabetes-associated diseases in #subgroups of patients with recent-onset #diabetes? Find out in this 5-year follow-up study https://t.co/ZPYUv4IsQd #clusters #PrecisionMedicine #NAFLD #diabetic #neuropathy pic.twitter.com/9VZnl3DjKj
— The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (@TheLancetEndo) August 9, 2019
Meta-Analysis: Medications that Reduce or Increase the Risk of New Onset Diabetes
11 Aug, 2019 | 22:24h | UTC“α-Glucosidase inhibitors, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, metformin, orlistat, phentermine/topiramate, and pioglitazone significantly reduced the risk of biochemical conversion to T2DM, whereas statins and nateglinide increased the risk”
Meta-Analysis: Neonatal, Infant, and Childhood Growth Following Metformin vs. Insulin Treatment for Gestational Diabetes
11 Aug, 2019 | 22:15h | UTCCommentary: Does metformin treatment for GDM adversely affect offspring? – Univadis (free registration required)
[Abstract Only] Study: SGLT2 Inhibitors not Associated with Increased Risk of Severe Urinary Tract Infections
11 Aug, 2019 | 21:37h | UTCSodium–Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors and the Risk for Severe Urinary Tract Infections: A Population-Based Cohort Study – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: SGLT-2 inhibitors not associated with increased risk for severe UTIs – ACP Diabetes (free) AND SGLT2 Inhibitor Use Not Linked to Increased Risk for UTI Events – Endocrinology Advisor (free) AND SGLT-2 inhibitors not associated with increased risk for severe UTI – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
A Clinician’s Guide to Healthy Eating for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
8 Aug, 2019 | 07:51h | UTC
Study: Plant‐Based Diets Are Associated with a Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and All‐Cause Mortality
8 Aug, 2019 | 07:44h | UTCCommentaries: Eating more plant-based foods may be linked to better heart health – American Heart Association (free) AND Healthy plant-based diet tied to lowered heart risk – Reuters (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Metformin Use Linked to Reduced Risk for Cardiovascular Death and All-cause Mortality
7 Aug, 2019 | 07:54h | UTCMetformin Use and Clinical Outcomes among Patients with Diabetes with or without Heart Failure or Kidney Dysfunction: Observations from the SAVOR-TIMI 53 Trial – Circulation (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Metformin Use and CV Outcomes Among Diabetes Patients – American College of Cardiology (free) AND Support for metformin cardioprotective effect – Medicine Matters (free) AND Metformin Use Associated With Lower Death Risk in Type 2 Diabetes – Renal & Urology News (free)
Guideline: Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and T2DM in Patients at Metabolic Risk
2 Aug, 2019 | 03:03h | UTCCommentaries: Older adults should be regularly screened for heart disease, diabetes risk – The Endocrine Society (free) AND Why older adults need regular metabolic risk screening – Medical News Today (free)
Amiodarone and Thyroid Physiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
2 Aug, 2019 | 01:39h | UTC
Observational Study: Substantial and Sustained Improvements in Blood Pressure, Weight and Lipid Profiles from a Carbohydrate Restricted Diet
2 Aug, 2019 | 00:59h | UTC
Study: Development and Validation of a Prediction Model for Fat Mass in Children and Adolescents
2 Aug, 2019 | 00:42h | UTCCommentary: Assessing body fat in children made simpler by new equation – St. George’s University of London (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Safety and Efficacy of Testosterone for Postmenopausal Women with Low Sexual Desire Causing Distress
29 Jul, 2019 | 20:45h | UTCSafety and efficacy of testosterone for women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trial data – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Testosterone may significantly improve sexual function and sexual well-being in postmenopausal women – The Lancet (free) AND Testosterone can enhance libido in postmenopausal women, new research says – CNN (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Just online: Safety and efficacy of #testosterone for #women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trial data https://t.co/xKp6RCKd0g #postmenopausal #menopause #sexual desire pic.twitter.com/wqfMGHL37T
— The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (@TheLancetEndo) July 26, 2019
Management of Preexisting Diabetes in Pregnancy
27 Jul, 2019 | 20:07h | UTCManagement of preexisting diabetes in pregnancy: A Review – JAMA (free)
Related: Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2019 – American Diabetes Association (free) AND Diabetes and Pregnancy – Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert Committee (free) AND Current guidelines on the management of gestational diabetes mellitus: a content analysis and appraisal – BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (free)
Systematic Review: Interventions for Preventing Obesity in Children
26 Jul, 2019 | 00:32h | UTCInterventions for preventing obesity in children – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Do diet and physical activity strategies help prevent obesity in children (aged 0 to 18 years)? – Cochrane Library (free)
Cohort Study: Association of Normal-Weight Central Obesity with All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality Among Postmenopausal Women
25 Jul, 2019 | 01:45h | UTCCommentaries: What’s New in Understanding the Risk Associated With Body Size and Shape? Pears, Apples, and Olives on Toothpicks – JAMA Network Open (free) AND Bellyfat in some postmenopausal women linked to higher death risk – UPI (free) AND Expert reaction to central obesity and mortality risk in postmenopausal women of normal weight – Science Media Centre (free)
Related Study: Distribution of Regional Body Fat and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Postmenopausal Women with Normal BMI (free study and commentaries)
Small Study Suggests Early Time‐Restricted Feeding Reduces Appetite and Increases Fat Oxidation
25 Jul, 2019 | 01:12h | UTCCommentary: Meal timing strategies appear to lower appetite, improve fat burning – The Obesity Society (free)
Randomized Trial: Intensive Treatment of Hyperglycemia Does Not Improve Outcomes in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
24 Jul, 2019 | 09:18h | UTCIntensive vs Standard Treatment of Hyperglycemia and Functional Outcome in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: The SHINE Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Researchers get a handle on how to control blood sugar after stroke – NIH News Releases (free) AND Study Doesn’t Support Intensive Glucose Control in Patients with Stroke and Hyperglycemia – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Randomized Trial: Mediterranean-style Diet in Pregnant Women Reduces Gestational Weight Gain and the Risk of Gestational Diabetes
24 Jul, 2019 | 08:05h | UTCCommentaries: Mediterranean diet during pregnancy reduces gestational diabetes and weight gain – Queen Mary University of London (free) AND Mediterranean Diet in Pregnancy Might Reduce Risk for Gestational Diabetes – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Review: Dietary and Pharmacological Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
24 Jul, 2019 | 08:16h | UTCDietary and Pharmacological Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – Medicina (free)
Related Guidelines: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Assessment and Management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (free) AND The diagnosis and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: Practice guidance from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (free) AND Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis – Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (free) AND Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Brazilian Society of Hepatology Consensus (free PDF) AND EASL–EASD–EASO Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (free)
[Abstract Only] Study Shows Widespread Use of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of CV Disease Despite Few Benefits
24 Jul, 2019 | 07:49h | UTCPrevalence of Aspirin Use for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in the United States: Results From the 2017 National Health Interview Survey – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Widespread aspirin use despite few benefits, high risks – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (free) AND Many Americans mistakenly use aspirin to prevent heart disease – Reuters (free) AND Older Adults Should Reevaluate Daily Aspirin – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND Millions still take aspirin for their heart without a doctor’s recommendation, research suggests – CNN (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter (Thread – Click for More)
New pub out today in @AnnalsofIM. Our main finding: aspirin use for primary prevention is widespread among groups at risk for harm. https://t.co/s9h9BhjYgz
— Colin W. O'Brien (@ColinWOBrien) July 22, 2019
Diagnosing the Onset of Menopause
23 Jul, 2019 | 01:47h | UTCDiagnosing the Onset of Menopause – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Clinical Review Audio: Diagnosing Menopause (free)
Meta-Analysis: Plant-Based Dietary Patterns Linked to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
23 Jul, 2019 | 01:45h | UTCAssociation Between Plant-Based Dietary Patterns and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Following a healthy plant-based diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk – JAMA Internal Medicine (free) Eating a plant-based diet might help prevent type 2 diabetes, study suggests – CNN (free) AND Healthy plant-based diets could reduce diabetes risk, study says – UPI (free) AND Expert reaction to study on the vegetarian diet and diabetes risk – Science Media Centre (free)
Study: Incidence of type II diabetes in COPD
23 Jul, 2019 | 01:26h | UTCCommentary: COPD: frequent exacerbations, high-dose steroids tied to T2DM – Univadis (free registration required)
Viewpoint: The Ketogenic Diet for Obesity and Diabetes—Enthusiasm Outpaces Evidence
16 Jul, 2019 | 09:40h | UTCThe Ketogenic Diet for Obesity and Diabetes—Enthusiasm Outpaces Evidence – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Related Consensus Statement: Very-low-calorie Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD) in the Management of Metabolic Diseases (free)