Derek Bagley, Author at Endocrine News

Artificial Intelligence Improves X-ray Identification of Patients with Broken Bones

Artificial intelligence that can “read” electronic radiology reports and flag patients with broken bones who are at risk of osteoporosis outperformed the traditional manual method of health care professionals reading X-ray reports, a new study finds. The results were presented during a virtual news conference hosted by the Endocrine Society. The new search tool, called...

Pancreatic Cancer ‘Time Machine’ Reveals Heterogeneous Nature of the Disease

A pancreatic cancer “time machine” has revealed that the disease is even more unpredictable than previously thought: Cancer cells promote each other’s invasiveness when they grow together, according to a paper recently published in Small. Researchers led by Stephen Konieczny, PhD, professor of biological sciences at Purdue University, and Bumsoo Han, PhD, professor of biomedical...

Thyroid News and Research Articles

Beast Node: Examining the Many Scenarios for Treating Thyroid Nodules

[Editor’s Note: A version of this feature appeared in the March issue, prior to the spread of COVID-19 forcing the cancellation of ENDO 2020 in San Francisco.] By and large, endocrinologists treating thyroid nodules seem to be adopting two general principles: Avoid overtreating and include the patient in deciding next steps. Another common theme among...

Testosterone Supplementation in Healthy Men with Severe Short-Term Energy Deficit Prevents Increase in Circulating Ghrelin without Suppressing Appetite

Testosterone supplementation prevents an increase in circulating ghrelin but does not appear to affect appetite or energy intake in healthy men who are suffering from a severe, short-term energy deficit, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Researchers led by J. Philip Karl, PhD, RD, and Stefan M. Pasiakos,...

FDA Approves First Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease

In January, Endocrine News reported on the possible upcoming availability of teprotumumab as a promising treatment for of thyroid eye disease (TED), a serious, progressive and vision-threatening rare autoimmune disease that is associated with proptosis (eye bulging), diplopia (double vision), blurred vision, pain, inflammation, and facial disfigurement. Up to 50% of patients with Graves’ disease...

Pros & Cons: Breaking Free from Burnout

Stanley Andrisse, PhD, MBA, has a remarkable story that has taken him from a prison cell to Johns Hopkins University. He knows firsthand the effects of burnout and how to overcome it. He shares his tips on avoiding burnout and how he achieves an ideal work/life balance, as well as his own amazing journey. Stanley Andrisse,...

Study Finds Dopamine, Biological Clock Link to Snacking, Overeating, and Obesity

The pleasure center of the brain and the brain’s biological clock are linked, and high-calorie foods — which bring pleasure — disrupt normal feeding schedules, resulting in overconsumption, according to a study recently published in Current Biology. Researchers led by Ali Güler, PhD, a professor of biology at the University of Virginia demonstrate that the...

Untapped Resources: Improving the Practice of Medicine in the Age of Big Data

Patients and providers generate incredible amounts of data every day. Can it be put to better use in individualizing care? Endocrine News looks out how using information that already exists could dramatically improve patient care as well as scientific research. Love ’em or hate ’em, there could be gold in those electronic health records. The University...