Endocrinology (all articles)
Epidemiology of acromegaly: review of population studies
1 Aug, 2017 | 17:14h | UTCReview: Epidemiology of acromegaly: review of population studies – Pituitary (free)
The genetic background of acromegaly
1 Aug, 2017 | 17:14h | UTCReview: The genetic background of acromegaly – Pituitary (free)
Pregnancy and acromegaly
1 Aug, 2017 | 17:13h | UTCReview: Pregnancy and acromegaly – Pituitary (free)
Diabetes mellitus and stroke: A clinical update
1 Aug, 2017 | 17:12h | UTCReview: Diabetes mellitus and stroke: A clinical update – World Journal of Diabetes (free)
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the elderly
1 Aug, 2017 | 17:13h | UTCReview: Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the elderly – World Journal of Diabetes (free)
Metabolic syndrome induced by anticancer treatment in childhood cancer survivors
1 Aug, 2017 | 17:12h | UTCReview: Metabolic syndrome induced by anticancer treatment in childhood cancer survivors – Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism (free)
Sugar intake from sweet food and beverages, common mental disorder and depression
28 Jul, 2017 | 16:09h | UTCCommentaries: Too much sugar could increase depression risk in men, study suggests – The Guardian (free) AND High sugar diets linked to heightened depression risk in men – The Independent (free)
Association does not imply causation, but this observational study suggests sugar intake has adverse effects on long-term psychological health.
Diabetic sight loss cut by screening
28 Jul, 2017 | 16:58h | UTCCommentaries: Diabetic sight loss cut by screening, research shows – BBC (free) AND Eye screening linked to fall in sight loss in people with diabetes – NHS Choices (free)
Chronic kidney disease in adults – NICE Quality Standard
28 Jul, 2017 | 16:05h | UTCChronic kidney disease in adults – NICE Quality Standard (free)
Commentary: Give chronic kidney disease patients a statin, doctors urged – OnMedica (free)
Application of a Lifestyle-Based Tool to Estimate Premature Cardiovascular Disease Events in Young Adults
28 Jul, 2017 | 15:48h | UTCApplication of a Lifestyle-Based Tool to Estimate Premature Cardiovascular Disease Events in Young Adults: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study – JAMA Internal Medicine (free) (RT @JAMAInternalMed see Tweet)
Commentaries: Healthy Heart Score performed moderately well in assessing cardiovascular disease risk in young adults – 2 Minute Medicine (free) AND Online tool predicts heart risk in young adults – Reuters Health (free)
See Health Heart Score Calculator
“An online calculator may help young people predict their risk of developing heart disease in middle age – in time to make lifestyle changes to minimize their odds of myocardial infarction or stroke” (from Reuters)
New insulin pumps offer continuous monitoring
27 Jul, 2017 | 23:50h | UTCNew insulin pumps offer continuous monitoring – ACP Internist (free)
Related article: Home use of a bihormonal bionic pancreas versus insulin pump therapy in adults with type 1 diabetes: a multicentre randomised crossover trial – The Lancet (free PDF)
“Next-generation insulin pumps will feature sophisticated computer algorithms that automatically calculate and administer precise doses of insulin…”
Association of Statin Use With Risk of Back Disorder Diagnoses
27 Jul, 2017 | 22:52h | UTCAssociation of Statin Use With Risk of Back Disorder Diagnoses – JAMA Internal Medicine (free)
Commentaries: Statin Use Could Be Associated With Higher Risk of Back Disorders – American Journal of Managed Care (free) AND Are Statins Behind Some Back Problems? – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Observational analysis suggests a possible association, data from randomized trials needed.
Nutrition Advice Aimed at Children May Improve Parents’ Diets
27 Jul, 2017 | 23:42h | UTCPress release: Nutrition Advice Aimed at Children Also Improves Parents’ Diets – European Society of Cardiology (free)
Diabetes-Related Cardiac Dysfunction
27 Jul, 2017 | 16:55h | UTCReview: Diabetes-Related Cardiac Dysfunction – Endocrinology and Metabolism (free)
Update on Modern Management of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma
27 Jul, 2017 | 16:54h | UTCReview: Update on Modern Management of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma – Endocrinology and Metabolism (free)
Recent Progress in the Medical Therapy of Pituitary Tumors
27 Jul, 2017 | 16:53h | UTCReview: Recent Progress in the Medical Therapy of Pituitary Tumors – Endocrinology and Metabolism (free)
Guidelines on prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes
27 Jul, 2017 | 16:05h | UTC
Inconsistent Guideline Recommendations for Cardiovascular Prevention
25 Jul, 2017 | 00:55h | UTCViewpoint: Inconsistent Guideline Recommendations for Cardiovascular Prevention and the Debate About Zeroing in on and Zeroing LDL-C Levels With PCSK9 Inhibitors – JAMA (free)
Viewpoint: Treatment of Cholesterol in 2017
25 Jul, 2017 | 00:50h | UTCViewpoint: Treatment of Cholesterol in 2017 – JAMA (free)
Diabetic retinopathy: current understanding, mechanisms, and treatment strategies
24 Jul, 2017 | 00:55h | UTCDiabetic retinopathy: current understanding, mechanisms, and treatment strategies – JCI Insight (free)
“It affects 100 M people WW, but under-diagnosed/treated: excellent review of diabetes retinopathy” (RT @EricTopol see Tweet)
Free Online Course: Understanding Obesity
24 Jul, 2017 | 00:24h | UTCStarts Today! Free Online Course: Understanding Obesity – The University of Edinburgh and Coursera
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
22 Jul, 2017 | 21:37h | UTCObstructive Sleep Apnoea and Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Longitudinal Study – American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Patients with Type 2 diabetes and OSA found to be at greater risk of developing diabetic retinopathy – News Medical (free)
Studies Compare Types of Insulin for Reducing Episodes of Low Blood Sugar for Patients with Type 1 or 2 Diabetes
22 Jul, 2017 | 21:21h | UTCStudies Compare Types of Insulin for Reducing Episodes of Low Blood Sugar for Patients with Type 1 or 2 Diabetes – The JAMA Network (free commentary)
Original article 1: Effect of Insulin Degludec vs Insulin Glargine U100 on Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: The SWITCH 1 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Original article 2: Effect of Insulin Degludec vs Insulin Glargine U100 on Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: The SWITCH 2 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Lower rates of hypoglycemia in patients treated with insulin degludec – 2 Minute Medicine (free) AND Insulin Degludec Tied to Fewer Hypoglycemic Episodes Than Insulin Glargine – Physician’s First Watch (free)
Why you shouldn’t exercise to lose weight, explained with 60+ studies
22 Jul, 2017 | 14:13h | UTCWhy you shouldn’t exercise to lose weight, explained with 60+ studies – VOX (free)
Treatment of diabetic kidney disease: current and future targets
21 Jul, 2017 | 18:14h | UTCReview: Treatment of diabetic kidney disease: current and future targets – Korean Journal of Internal Medicine (free)