Endocrinology
Endocrine Consult
How Motivational Interviewing Helps Patients with Diabetes
Ever wondered how you can help your patients become more effective managers of their diabetes? Here’s your introduction to motivational...
News
Nearly one in five U.S. adolescents have prediabetes
Prediabetes is more common in male adolescents than in female adolescents in the United States.
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DAPA-HF: Dapagliflozin benefits regardless of age, HF severity
PHILADELPHIA – The SGLT2 inhibitor had similar efficacy in the elderly, and across the spectrum of baseline symptom status.
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Elagolix is effective second-tier treatment for endometriosis-associated dysmenorrhea
PHILADELPHIA – It has a very low adverse event profile and is well tolerated.
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Findings confirm link between methimazole and risk for acute pancreatitis
CHICAGO – However, there is no evidence of a cumulative dose effect.
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DAPA-HF: Dapagliflozin’s HFrEF efficacy confirmed in nondiabetics
PHILADELPHIA –
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA panel supports Vascepa expanded indication for CVD reduction
Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa), purified eicosapentaenoic acid, got unanimous support from an FDA panel for a new indication of reducing CVD events.
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New model for CKD risk draws on clinical, demographic factors
The equation has demonstrated high discrimination and variable calibration across a range of populations.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Long-term antibiotics & stroke, CHD; Postvaccination seizures; more
Topics include: Poor response to statins • Postvaccination seizures • Hydroxychloroquine adherence in SLE • Long-term antibiotics & stroke,...
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Lifestyle program improves chance of spontaneous conception for women with obesity
PHILADELPHIA – Lifestyle interventions aimed at healthy eating and physical activity in women with obesity could...