Endocrinology
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Consider quality of life, comorbidities in hidradenitis suppurativa
Expert shares tips to optimize management of this challenging condition.
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Both potatoes and beans reduced insulin resistance, weight in controlled study
Randomized trial showed similar effects on insulin resistance and weight after 8 weeks of a potato-based or bean-based diet.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA alert: ‘Substantial’ hypocalcemia risk with denosumab use in dialysis patients
The Food and Drug Administration sent an alert that it’s investigating an apparent link between the use of denosumab (Prolia) by patients on...
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HDL cholesterol not linked to CHD risk in Blacks: REGARDS
A large biracial cohort study found that low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol don’t raise heart disease risk in Black patients.
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Will ICER review aid bid for Medicare to pay for obesity drugs?
An influential group urges both a reduction in costs of certain obesity medicines and expanded insurance coverage of them. The recommendations are...
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Intermittent fasting diet trend linked to disordered eating
This method of dieting was significantly associated with overeating, binge eating, vomiting, laxative use, and compulsive exercise.
Conference Coverage
Be aware, mindfulness training can lower systolic BP: MB-BP
“This is exactly what we need: a well-done trial with a control group to show that it actually works,” said one expert, cautioning that it...
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More weight loss with surgery than new obesity meds: meta-analysis
“This is an exciting period because, 10 years ago, nobody thought that [results with] pharmacotherapy can approach bariatric surgery.”
Commentary
Staving off holiday weight gain
Is the 5-pound weight gain inevitable around the holidays? An obesity specialist gives some helpful tips on navigating the holidays to avoid...
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AEYE health gets FDA nod for retinopathy screening in diabetes patients
The FDA approval follows positive Phase III clinical trial results from February 2021.