Endocrinology
Feature
Latest steps toward reducing U.S. insulin cost begin in 2023
Beneficiaries who take insulin via pen or syringe, covered under Medicare part D, fall under the $35/month co-pay cap.
Guidelines
New osteoporosis guideline says start with a bisphosphonate
Initial therapy with bisphosphonates for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and men with osteoporosis are strongly recommended.
Feature
Best diets in 2023: Mediterranean diet wins again
U.S. News & World Report’s latest annual rankings of the best diet plans has been released.
From the Journals
Diabetes surge expected in young people
It is expected that as many as 526,000 people younger than 20 years in the United States will have diabetes by 2060.
From the Journals
Women with cycle disorders across their life span may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease
This finding is demonstrated in a new analysis of the Nurses’ Health Study II.
Conference Coverage
Dubious diagnosis: Is there a better way to define ‘prediabetes’?
There have been major increases in prediabetes in the United States and globally over the past 2 decades.
Commentary
Is there hope in the fight against aging?
Mechanisms underlying biological aging contribute to the vulnerability of older adults.
From the Journals
Intermittent fasting can lead to type 2 diabetes remission
Intermittent fasting could be a paradigm shift in type 2 diabetes management, allowing patients to stop taking glucose-lowering medication.
From the Journals
Lifestyle choices could curb genetic risk for thyroid cancer
Unhealthy lifestyle factors increased thyroid cancer risk overall, especially in those with a genetic predisposition.
From the Journals
Getting testosterone online is easy. Solid advice, not so much
‘Secret shopper’ study showed that most websites appear to ignore red flags for prescriptions of the hormone.
Feature
Mind the geriatrician gap
In 2022, only 43% of the nation’s 177 geriatrics fellowship slots were filled.