Top in endocrinology: Thyroid screening during pregnancy, testosterone undecanoate dosing

Given the prevalence of overt thyroid disease in the U.S., Alex Stagnaro-Green, MD, MHPE, regional dean at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, said that universal thyroid screening is warranted during pregnancy.

In an interview with Healio, Stagnaro-Green discussed current recommendations for thyroid screening during pregnancy, some of the evidence supporting universal screening and what additional research is needed. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.

Another top story covered new study findings that suggest a shorter interval between testosterone undecanoate dosing may reduce fluctuations and increase mean testosterone levels in men with hypogonadism.

Read these and more top stories in endocrinology below:

Overt thyroid disease prevalence supports universal thyroid screening during pregnancy

Recommendations on whether all pregnant women should undergo universal thyroid screening vary around the globe. Read more.

Shorter interval between testosterone undecanoate doses may boost levels in hypogonadism

Testosterone undecanoate injected at 8-week intervals for men with hypogonadism may reduce fluctuations and increase mean testosterone levels compared with a 10-week dose regimen, according to data from a modeling study. Read more.

Benefits of bisphosphonates outweigh atypical femur fracture risk in women

The reduced risks for osteoporotic and hip fractures with bisphosphonate therapy outweigh increased risk for atypical femur fractures for older women, according to study finding published in Bone. Read more.

Diabetic foot ulcers associated with mortality, hospitalization for chronic conditions

Diabetic foot ulcer episodes were associated with all-cause mortality and all-cause inpatient hospital admissions, according to new results published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. Read more.

Less healthy eating, physical activity for children with diabetes during virtual school

More snacking between meals, decreased physical activity and issues with sleep are among the adverse effects parents of children with type 1 diabetes reported with virtual school during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to study findings. Read more.