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Neurobehavioral Risk From Fetal Exposure to Stress Hormones

Neurobehavioral Risk From Fetal Exposure to Stress Hormones

Can maternal 'fight or flight' stress affect fetal growth and development?......[Read More]
'Fat Camps': An Option for Kids?

'Fat Camps': An Option for Kids?

Do so-called 'fat camps' help overweight and obese children to achieve sustained weight loss? Are they a safe and effective option for families?......[Read More]
Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Growth Hormone Deficiency

Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Growth Hormone Deficiency

This review article explores the data on increased cardiovascular risk in patients with growth hormone deficiency and the positive effects of GH replacement.......[Read More]
Management Strategy for Premature Ovarian Failure

Management Strategy for Premature Ovarian Failure

Premature ovarian failure can be a devastating diagnosis. What do women need to know?......[Read More]
Testosterone and Mortality

Testosterone and Mortality

Can testosterone replacement slow disease progression and reduce risk of mortality in men?......[Read More]
Insulin Pump Programming: Preventing Dawn Phenomenon in T1D

Insulin Pump Programming: Preventing Dawn Phenomenon in T1D

Is delivery of a fixed increase of early morning insulin a safe or hazardous practice?......[Read More]
Bariatric Surgery's Benefits in Diabetes Management

Bariatric Surgery's Benefits in Diabetes Management

In 95% of the biliopancreatic diversion group, patients achieved complete remission of diabetes. How did those in other groups fare?......[Read More]
The Influence of Sun Exposure on T2DM-Related Outcomes

The Influence of Sun Exposure on T2DM-Related Outcomes

Does recreational sun exposure decrease risk of type 2 diabetes?......[Read More]
Obesity, Adipokines and Cancer: An Update

Obesity, Adipokines and Cancer: An Update

What do we currently know about the link between obesity and cancer development?......[Read More]
How Does Obesity Affect Fertility in Men?

How Does Obesity Affect Fertility in Men?

Does testosterone therapy improve fertility in obese men?......[Read More]
Efficacy and Safety of Canagliflozin in Older Patients

Efficacy and Safety of Canagliflozin in Older Patients

Are SGLT2 inhibitors safe in patients older than 65 years?......[Read More]
The Influence of Sun Exposure on T2DM-Related Outcomes

The Influence of Sun Exposure on T2DM-Related Outcomes

Does recreational sun exposure decrease risk of type 2 diabetes?......[Read More]
The State of Endocrinology: Income, Work Hours, and More

The State of Endocrinology: Income, Work Hours, and More

Endocrinologist Cyrus Desouza shares his perspective on Medscape's latest Compensation Report.......[Read More]
Hypothyroidism and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Hypothyroidism and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Is there an association between thyroid dysfunction and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? A new study investigates the possible connection.......[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]
Serum Selenium Is Low in Newly Diagnosed Graves' Disease

Serum Selenium Is Low in Newly Diagnosed Graves' Disease

Is this trace mineral necessary for proper thyroid function?......[Read More]
Turner Syndrome in Childhood and Adolescence

Turner Syndrome in Childhood and Adolescence

This article reviews current patterns of ascertainment, clinical characteristics, and quality of care for girls with Turner syndrome.......[Read More]
Long-term CHD Risk of Previously Obese Patients With T2DM

Long-term CHD Risk of Previously Obese Patients With T2DM

If you lose the weight, do you lose the cardiovascular risk?......[Read More]
Graves' Disease in Monozygotic Twins

Graves' Disease in Monozygotic Twins

Does this case show that Graves disease could be genetically linked?......[Read More]
Eating Disorders in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Eating Disorders in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Jose F. Cara, MD, comments on this complicated condition.......[Read More]