Endocrinology
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Exercise appears to improve bone structure, not density
In postmenopausal women, exercise appears to improve strength at the hip through changes in structure, not bone mineral density (BMD), whereas a...
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Statins tied to diabetes progression
A real-world study reaffirms the link shown in clinical trials, but the message remains: “No patient should stop taking their statins based on our...
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There’s no place like home to diagnose hypertension
From a patient perspective, home blood pressure monitoring is the most acceptable method to track BP to confirm or refute a diagnosis of...
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No increase in dementia with menopausal HRT
The researchers found no overall associations between hormone therapy and risk of dementia, regardless of hormone type, application, dose, or...
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Age, C-reactive protein predict COVID-19 death in diabetes
“This means we can easily identify patients early on in their hospital stay who will likely require more aggressive interventions to try and...
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Heart failure hospitalization risk lower with SGLT2 inhibitors than GLP-1 RAs
SGLT2 inhibitor versus GLP-1 RA use was associated with a significantly lower rate of hospitalization for heart failure in people with diabetes....
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Consensus statement warns against acetaminophen use during pregnancy
Widely used drug perceived as safe may adversely affect fetal and childhood development.
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Cancer risk after radioiodine for hyperthyroidism ‘small’: Meta-analysis
Studies showing a linear dose-response risk warrant further research, but overall assessment of risks called “reassuring.”
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EMPEROR-Preserved: Empagliflozin’s HFpEF efficacy catalyzes a heart failure redefinition
Cardiologists have long defined heart failure as involving reduced or preserved ejection fraction. Results from big empagliflozin trials say...
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A new weight loss threshold for T2d remission after bariatric surgery?
The strongest effect on diabetes remission starts at 20% total weight loss.
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Menopause society issues first osteoporosis advice in 10 years
In the first update since 2010, the North American Menopause Society addresses new advances, including use of novel agents to prevent “bone...