Medicare’s decision to extend coverage to continuous glucose monitoring systems should expand use of the technology — and improve glucose control among seniors. New Medicare rules that extend reimbursement to include continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems are already leading to greater use among the senior population of a technology shown to improve glycemic control,...
Biomarkers Can Predict Whether Women with Endometriosis Will Respond to the First-Line Treatment
Study finds these biomarkers may lead to faster, more personalized treatment options Biomarkers can predict whether women will respond to the first-line treatment for endometriosis, an extremely painful condition in which the tissue usually found inside the uterus grows in places it shouldn’t, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology...
Review Examines Treatment of Mild Hypothyroidism in Children
Treatment of mild hypothyroidism in children should be based on a number of patient factors, according to a paper recently published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The review, by Maria Cristina Vigone, of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milano, Italy, et al., points out that mild hypothyroidism in children is different than in...
Pediatric endocrinologist Stephanie Sisley, MD, at the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston talks to Endocrine News about her research looking at genetic causes of obesity in children and why diet and exercise are simply not enough for these patients. For children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 years, the prevalence of obesity... The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) last month released a final recommendation statement and evidence summary on behavioral weight loss interventions to prevent obesity-related morbidity and mortality in adults. Based on its review of the evidence, the USPSTF recommends that clinicians offer or refer adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2...
Mouse Study May Provide Key to Therapies for Leptin Deficiency
A recent mouse study may provide a path to future cell-based therapies for leptin deficiency, according to a report published in Endocrinology. Researchers led by Charles A. Harris, MD, PhD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, point out that metabolic syndrome is a global epidemic, and about 35% of U.S. adults meet...
Recommendations are detailed in new roadmaps (algorithms) outlining therapies and medications to help achieve optimal diabetes control and improved quality of life The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) have jointly produced and presented today at the EASD’s Annual Meeting in Berlin a new guidance document Management...
Challenges Remain that Prevent Optimal Type 1 Diabetes Research and Clinical Trials
Type 1 diabetes research and clinical trials will continue to fail to meet their goals until several knowledge gaps are acknowledged and addressed, according to a paper recently published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. The perspective article, by David Bleich, MD, of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Rutgers, N.J., and David...
As much as we know today about the endocrine system and the effects it has on the body, there remains so much that we do not know. Discoveries are made every day, and our understanding of the endocrine system is always growing and changing. Serving patients to the best of an endocrinologist’s abilities means being aware of all the latest developments in endocrine research. This includes the newest and most complete information concerning such endocrinology research topics as new treatments and new methods for disease prevention. Identifying symptoms and making the connections between those symptoms and endocrine disease can lead to greater understanding and ultimately better treatment for patients. More advanced prevention techniques can help patients stave off disease before it can impact their lives. Having the most current information can make a tremendous difference in the quality of life for your patients.
This section features some of the most current and forward-looking articles concerning the latest research in endocrinology. Written by and for endocrinologists, these articles are provided to keep you up to date with the most relevant developments in the field of endocrinology. You can access the information you need about new technology, new treatments and general information to help you serve your patients with better overall care. Our understanding of the endocrine system is always evolving. With Endocrine News, you can ensure that your knowledge of the field won’t be left behind. What’s more, your patients will always have access to the most advanced information out there.
