Endocrinology
From the Journals
Ultraprocessed foods, many marketed as healthy, raise CVD risk
From the Journals
Abdominal aortic calcification may further raise known fracture risk
Men with a prevalent vertebral fracture on lateral spine radiograph had even greater risk for future osteoporotic fractures with increasing...
Conference Coverage
1 in 3 on levothyroxine take meds that interfere with thyroid tests
Around a third of older patients taking levothyroxine are prescribed other drugs that can interfere with thyroid function tests, shows the first...
Conference Coverage
Success in achondroplasia spurs testing vosoritide in more growth disorders
The quality of growth achieved with vosoritide in achondroplasia is leading to studies in more growth disorders.
Conference Coverage
Imaging alternative to AVS could boost detection of primary aldosteronism
From the Journals
Dose-related AFib risk with omega-3 fatty acids?
The VITAL-RHYTHM study, showing no significant effect of low-dose omega-3 fatty acids or vitamin D on AFib risk, has been published. A look at...
Feature
High obesity rates in Southern states magnify COVID threats
At least 29 states have green-lighted obesity for inclusion in the first phases of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. That could overwhelm government...
Guidelines
‘Major update’ of BP guidance for kidney disease; treat to 120 mm Hg
“[Chapter one] of the guidelines is devoted to blood pressure measurement ... if [targeting] 120 [mm Hg systolic], the emphasis is on 120 measured...
From the Journals
Eating fish tied to fewer CVD events in high-risk people
A report shows a significant link between eating two fish meals a week and fewer cardiovascular disease events for those with or at high risk for...
Guidelines
Don’t discontinue osteoporosis meds for COVID-19 vaccines, expert guidance says
Recommendations help physicians distinguish between a reaction to the vaccine and a reaction to medication.
Conference Coverage
Inpatient sodium imbalances linked to adverse COVID-19 outcomes
Hypernatremia during hospitalization was associated with increased COVID-19 mortality and to a greater need for ventilatory support.