Endocrinology News

BOSTON — In this video exclusive, Andrea Dunaif, MD, discusses some of the latest research on polycystic ovary syndrome featured at the ENDO 2024.

An oral medication that stimulates the growth hormone secretagogue receptor 1a induced height velocity increases similar to those seen with recombinant human GH for children with pediatric GH deficiency, according to trial data.

SAN DIEGO — High dose early mobilization vs. usual care mobilization for ventilated patients negatively impacted those with diabetes, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

According to published results, cumulative doses of injected corticosteroids were not associated with increased risk of any subsequent fracture or subsequent osteoporotic fracture.

Patients with atherosclerosis and elevated LDL plus autoimmune or inflammatory disease may derive particular CV benefit from PCSK9 inhibition with evolocumab, a speaker reported.

Due to demographic changes and a rise in risk factors, the prevalence and economic burden of heart disease and stroke in the United States are expected to increase dramatically by 2050, according to the American Heart Association.

BOSTON — Most adults should follow the National Academy of Medicine recommendations for daily vitamin D intake, though some populations could benefit from higher intake levels, according to a new clinical practice guideline.

BOSTON — Menopause is a neurologic transition involving metabolic and immune systems of the brain, and timely estrogen therapy could reduce the risk for developing dementias and other neurogenerative diseases, according to a speaker.

BOSTON — Tumor samples from Black women diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer expressed higher levels of insulin signaling than samples from white women, suggesting hyperinsulinemia may play a role in disease outcomes, data show.

The net benefit of GLP-1 receptor agonists in adults with overweight or obesity who do not have diabetes depends on their weight loss target and willingness to accept harms, according to researchers.