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Omitting Late-Night Eating and Hypoglycemia in T2D

Omitting Late-Night Eating and Hypoglycemia in T2D

Can patients using once-nightly basal insulin safely skip an evening meal?......[Read More]
Assessment and Management of Low Testosterone in Men

Assessment and Management of Low Testosterone in Men

Are endocrinologists reluctant to prescribe testosterone in men with hypogonadism?......[Read More]
Improving the Adherence of T2DM Patients With Pharmacy Care

Improving the Adherence of T2DM Patients With Pharmacy Care

How effective are pharmacists with improving adherence to antidiabetes medications?......[Read More]
Thyroid Nodules in Children Raise Risk for Cancer

Thyroid Nodules in Children Raise Risk for Cancer

How should we manage treatment of children who present with thyroid nodules?......[Read More]
The Effect of Atorvastatin on Serum Lipoproteins in Acromegaly

The Effect of Atorvastatin on Serum Lipoproteins in Acromegaly

Does targeting lipoprotein metabolism directly with statin therapy reduce the long-term cardiovascular effects of acromegaly?......[Read More]
A Nomogram for the Diagnosis of Primary Hyperparathyroidism

A Nomogram for the Diagnosis of Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Can this formula help identify different types of primary hyperparathyroidism?......[Read More]
Demographic, Physical, and Clinical Measures and Exercise Capacity

Demographic, Physical, and Clinical Measures and Exercise Capacity

It is important to tailor the exercise regimen to match the capacities of the individual diabetes patient.......[Read More]
Irisin Depletion and Improvements in Lipid Profile in MetS

Irisin Depletion and Improvements in Lipid Profile in MetS

Learn about a newly discovered myokine and its relationship to lipid metabolism in patients with MetS.......[Read More]
Effect of Adiposity on Bone Mineral Density in Adults

Effect of Adiposity on Bone Mineral Density in Adults

Does excess weight affect bone mass?......[Read More]
Transforming the Endocrine Consult

Transforming the Endocrine Consult

Virtual consultations between primary care physicians and endocrinologists can streamline the referral process and improve care coordination.......[Read More]
Link Between Nutrition, AMH, and Adipokines Levels in PCOS

Link Between Nutrition, AMH, and Adipokines Levels in PCOS

A new study takes a look at the possible relationship between nutritional status and certain hormone levels in women with PCOS.......[Read More]
Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma

Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma

In which patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma should a prophylactic neck dissection be considered?......[Read More]
How Should a Nonfunctioning Pituitary Macroadenoma Be Monitored?

How Should a Nonfunctioning Pituitary Macroadenoma Be Monitored?

, yearly MRI, neuro-ophthalmologic- and pituitary-function evaluation are appropriate during the first 3-5 years after surgery.......[Read More]
Twin Studies for Exploring the Etiology of Thyroid Disease

Twin Studies for Exploring the Etiology of Thyroid Disease

Is autoimmune thyroid disease caused by genetic or environmental factors?......[Read More]
Pearls for Primary Care From ENDO 2015

Pearls for Primary Care From ENDO 2015

The recent annual meeting for endocrinologists offered some important take-away lessons for primary care practitioners.......[Read More]
Ectopic ACTH Secretion Associated to Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Ectopic ACTH Secretion Associated to Peritoneal Mesothelioma

This report describes a rare example of ectopic ACTH secretion associated with a well-differentiated peritoneal mesothelioma. How was this case distinguished from Cushing's disease?......[Read More]
Radioiodine Therapy for Graves' Disease and the Effect on Ophthalmopathy

Radioiodine Therapy for Graves' Disease and the Effect on Ophthalmopathy

Does radioiodine therapy for Graves' disease, antithyroid drugs, or surgery raise the risk of ophthalmopathy? Does glucocorticoid prophylaxis effectively prevent ophthalmopathy occurrence/progression?......[Read More]
Utilization and Outcomes of Colesevelam HCl in the GE EMR

Utilization and Outcomes of Colesevelam HCl in the GE EMR

Does colesevelam decrease A1c in clinical practice as well as it did in clinical trials?......[Read More]
Drug Related Problems in Type 2 Diabetes Patients With HTN

Drug Related Problems in Type 2 Diabetes Patients With HTN

Patients with diabetes and HTN may be on many medications... How can issues with polypharmacy be minimized?......[Read More]
The Psychosocial Factors of the Obesity Epidemic: 3 S's

The Psychosocial Factors of the Obesity Epidemic: 3 S's

Stressed out, lacking sleep, and forced to be an early bird? Research shows that these factors contribute to the obesity epidemic.......[Read More]