Endocrinology
News
FDA approves first interoperable insulin infusion pump
The Tandem Diabetes Care t:Slim X2 device is the first-ever interoperable, alternate controller–enabled infusion pump for insulin delivery in...
Conference Coverage
Subclinical hypothyroidism boosts immediate risk of heart failure
CHICAGO – Large Danish study links subclinical and overt hypothyroidism to immediate risk of heart failure.
Applied Evidence
Primary hyperparathyroidism: Labs to order, Tx to consider
Unexplained kidney stones, osteoporosis, or certain subtle clues may point to hyperparathyroidism. These tests and imaging options can help you to...
Applied Evidence
Obesity: When to consider surgery
Bariatric surgery is underutilized despite an obesity epidemic. Here, 3 patients pursue a surgical option when they can't reach their target...
News
FDA committee votes yes on romosozumab for osteoporosis
FDA and the sponsor propose postmarketing surveillance to track a questionable cardiovascular safety signal.
Commentary
A modified approach to thyroid exams
Conference Coverage
SGLT-2 inhibitors promising for heart failure prevention, not treatment
LOS ANGELES – The combination of heart failure and diabetes is particularly lethal.
Clinical Inquiries
What is the best approach to goiter in euthyroid patients?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: In the absence of outcome studies, experts recommend ultrasound evaluation of nontoxic mulinodular goiters (MNG) followed...
From the Journals
Low-normal thyroid function tied to advanced fibrosis
In all, 5.9% of adults with low-normal thyroid function had advanced liver fibrosis, compared with 2.8% of individuals with strict-normal thyroid...
Applied Evidence
Cholestyramine for thyrotoxicosis?
This case demonstrates the value of cholestyramine when traditional first-line antithyroid drugs and radioactive iodine are not options.
Daily News Podcast
Prenatal valproate and ADHD
The role that mothers play in the link between depression and fathers and daughters.