Endocrinology
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Guidelines for managing hypo- and hyperparathyroidism
Upcoming guidelines on hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism guidelines were presented at the ASBMR meeting and will be published next year...
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Expensive insulins, pen devices dominate U.S. diabetes care
Analog insulins continue to represent more than 80% of prescriptions for type 2 diabetes in the U.S., despite rising costs and public scrutiny of...
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White House unveils plan to combat endocrine-disrupting PFAS pollution
The Biden administration announces actions by federal agencies to protect Americans from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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Better bone builder: High-intensity exercise vs. Pilates
A high-intensity resistance and impact training program improved bone heath and function; a low-intensity Pilates-based exercise program improved...
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Lumbar epidural steroid jab lowers bone formation in older women
The extent and duration of the effects of a lumbar epidural steroid injection suggest that patients who receive multiple injections may be at...
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HHS okays first U.S. pilot to mandate coverage of gender-affirming care
The approval means transgender-related care must be included as part of the essential benefits offered on the state’s Affordable Care Act...
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Synthetic chemical in consumer products linked to early death, study says
Daily exposure to phthalates may lead to hundreds of thousands of early deaths each year among older adults in the United States.
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Adding statins to steroids in thyroid eye disease improves outcomes
The drugs were linked to improvements in Graves’ orbitopathy, even in people without high LDL-cholesterol.
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Abaloparatide significantly reduced fractures, increased BMD in women at high fracture risk
Abaloparatide showed noninferiority against teriparatide and significant improvement against placebo for women at high or very high fracture risk...
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New nonhormonal therapies for hot flashes on the horizon
Despite the high effectiveness of hormone therapy for treating vasomotor symptoms, some people need other options, and several promising...
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Cut risedronate drug holiday to under 2 years in older patients
Risedronate confers less hip fracture protection than alendronate during drug holidays beyond 2 years, so a 2- to 3-year drug holiday for...