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Doctor Targeted by Deepfake Ad Scam

Social media ad advised diabetes patients against taking metformin

Jan 07, 2025
Sugary Drinks Tied to 2M Diabetes Cases; Diagnosing LADA; Top GLP-1 for Weight Loss

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Jan 07, 2025
Denosumab May Offer Better Fracture Protection for Dialysis Patients

But emulated trial found more myocardial infarctions than with bisphosphonate users

Jan 06, 2025
Fewer Than 1 in 1,000 U.S. Adolescents Receive Gender-Affirming Medications

New study also found that no patients under age 12 were prescribed hormones

Jan 06, 2025
Denosumab May Offer Better Fracture Protection for Dialysis Patients

But emulated trial found more myocardial infarctions than with bisphosphonate users

Fewer Than 1 in 1,000 U.S. Adolescents Receive Gender-Affirming Medications

New study also found that no patients under age 12 were prescribed hormones

Endocrinology Case Studies

Jazz Musician With Slowly Expanding Neck Mass Causing Dysphagia

Alcoholism, liver dysfunction highly linked with rare disease of unknown etiology

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There's More Than One Way to Treat Lipedema

Surgery may not always be the best option, case report finds

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What's the Cause of Neck Swelling, Fever in Young Woman?

Diagnosis of this rare disease is often a challenge

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Insulin Beats Oral Alternatives for Gestational Diabetes Outcome

Metformin and glyburide fell short of achieving noninferiority with insulin

Jan 06, 2025
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The Brutal Reality of Life at 600+ Pounds

A doctor's take on the popular TV show, "My 600-lb Life"

Jan 02, 2025
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Sotagliflozin Rejected for T1D; Thyroid and COVID; Diabetes Drug Price Cut

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Dec 31, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Overlooked Stories of 2024

Deeper stories often get lost in a fast-paced news environment

Dec 31, 2024
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CMS Moved to Expand Obesity Drug Coverage. Private Insurers Need to Step Up.

GLP-1 drugs remain out of reach for too many Americans

Dec 28, 2024
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GLP-1 Agents and Suicide: Making Sense of 2024's Mixed Data

Research should be interpreted cautiously, says researcher

Dec 28, 2024
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Less Sleep During and After Pregnancy May Spell Future Heart Troubles

Persistently getting less than 7 hours tied to higher odds for metabolic syndrome

Dec 26, 2024
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Imcivree Label Expanded; Weight Loss With Weekly Injection; Kidney Donation Chain

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Dec 24, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Bill Clinton Hospitalized; Lower Cost Ozempic? WHO Withdrawal Planned

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

Dec 24, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
First Generic of Once-Daily GLP-1 Injection Approved for Diabetes

Generic liraglutide approved at dosage for type 2 diabetes only

Dec 23, 2024
FDA APPROVED Generic liraglutide (Victoza) over a photo of a man self-injecting diabetes medication.
Patient Who Had No Luck With GLP-1 Drugs Found Success With Surgery

It took 2 years of insurance rigamarole, but 3 months post-op, she's lost 66 pounds

Dec 23, 2024
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Bariatric Surgeons Being Put Out of Work by GLP-1 Drugs

However, many expect demand to come back eventually

Dec 23, 2024
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FDA Approves First Sleep Apnea Drug

Tirzepatide ok'd for obstructive sleep apnea in people with obesity

Dec 20, 2024
FDA APPROVED tirzepatide (Zepbound) over a photo of a sleep apnea mask.
First Drug Approved for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Antisense oligonucleotide olezarsen slashes high triglycerides

Dec 20, 2024
FDA APPROVED olezarsen (Tryngolza) over a computer rendering of fats in the bloodstream.
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