Endocrinology
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Evolocumab benefits accrue with longer follow-up: FOURIER OLE
Chief among the benefits was a reduction in cardiovascular mortality not observed in the pivotal trial that led to U.S. approval of evolocumab.
Guidelines
New ovulatory disorder classifications from FIGO replace 50-year-old system
Once an ovulatory disorder has been diagnosed, four basic categories provide a framework for classification.
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Thyroid autoimmunity linked to cancer, but screening not advised
While disorders such as Graves’ disease may double the odds of tumors, the overall risk remains low.
Guidelines
ACC fills gaps on guidance for nonstatin therapies for LDL-C lowering
The new guidance addresses the role of nonstatin therapies for lowering LDL-C, which were not addressed in the 2018 ACC/AHA guideline on...
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State of the science in PCOS: Emerging neuroendocrine involvement driving research
Much of the more recent research into PCOS has focused on possible neural contributors to the condition, but these discoveries likely apply only...
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Early menopause linked with increased risk of heart problems
A study of more than 1.4 million women revealed that the younger the age at menopause, the higher the risk of heart failure and atrial...
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Metformin fails as early COVID-19 treatment but shows potential
Metformin may merit further investigation for adults who are overweight or obese.
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Cholesterol levels lowering in U.S., but disparities emerge
While cholesterol levels in American adults have improved overall in the past decade, disparities in control have emerged, according to a new...
Highlights
Guidelines on GLP1RAs and continuous glucose monitors are among biggest news in diabetes
Some GLP1RAs have shown impressive weight reduction properties and cardiovascular benefits, says an endocrinologist.
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Vitamin D deficiency clearly linked to inflammation
“Improving vitamin D status may reduce chronic inflammation, but only for people with vitamin D deficiency.”
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Hyperthyroidism rebound in pregnancy boosts adverse outcomes
“A low dose of antithyroid medications may be a good choice for women with subnormal TSH and/or positive TRAb in early pregnancy.”