Endocrinology

This randomized controlled trial demonstrated a lack of any significant differences in changes in cardiovascular disease risk factors (blood pressure and lipid levels) and weight loss among African Americans randomized to omnivorous or plant-based diets, both emphasizing soul food cuisine. Cardiovascular disease is associated with a higher mortality rate among African Americans than are other...

Incidence of new-onset autoimmune disease higher compared with those with nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas Patients achieving surgical remission of Cushing disease (CD) have a higher incidence of autoimmune disease compared with those with nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs), according to a study published online Feb. 20 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Dennis Delasi Nyanyo, from Massachusetts General...

The DARE-HRT1 intravaginal ring effectively decreases vaginal pH and the percentage of parabasal cells, supporting the efficacy of DARE-HRT1A in genitourinary syndrome of menopause, according to a new study.  Vasomotor symptoms, including night sweats and hot flashes, as well as genitourinary symptoms, are commonly experienced by menopausal women. DARE-HRT1 is an intravaginal ring (IVR) that...

A recent study confirms the link between higher hemoglobin glycation index levels and the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. For healthcare providers, understanding this association may offer a novel avenue for identifying patients at higher risk for liver disease. Higher hemoglobin glycation index levels were significantly associated...

New insights into how men and women differ in metformin treatment patterns for type 2 diabetes suggest opportunities for personalized treatment strategies. These findings could potentially lead to more effective dosing regimens and management plans that take into account the unique physiological characteristics of each gender. A recent study of 11,508 metformin initiators, of whom...

Medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Cull, M.D. on July 25, 2023 Serum levels of anti-Mullerian hormone play an independent role in predicting incident early-onset vasomotor symptoms in premenopausal women. Vasomotor symptoms are cardinal symptoms associated with menopause that negatively influence the quality of life of menopausal women. Early-onset vasomotor symptoms reflect the hormonal fluctuations...

Recent research shows a significant link between vitiligo, a skin condition, and autoimmune thyroid disorders. Discover what this connection means for you and how you can manage your health more effectively. There’s a notable connection between vitiligo and the onset of thyroid disorders. Regular screening for thyroid autoantibodies is recommended if you have vitiligo. Vitiligo...

Mean absolute error was within 10 letters of actual best-corrected visual acuity. Artificial intelligence (AI)-determined best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) from remotely obtained fundus photographs is feasible for evaluating diabetic macular edema (DME), according to a study published online June 8 in JAMA Ophthalmology. William Paul, from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, and...

Findings persist even after controlling for adverse neighborhood conditions. Racial residential segregation is associated with glycemic control in Black youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a study published online April 25 in Pediatrics. Deborah A. Ellis, Ph.D., from Wayne State University in Detroit, and colleagues investigated the effects of racial residential segregation on the...