Top in endocrinology: Top hospital for diabetes; climate change risks
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The Mayo Clinic was once again ranked the No. 1 hospital in the United States for diabetes and endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report, followed by NYU Langone Hospitals.
Mayo Clinic President and CEO Gianrico Farrugia, MD, credited the hospital staff for working “tirelessly to deliver the highest level of care to every patient,” highlighting “their creativity, ingenuity and drive to create the future of health care.” It was the top story in endocrinology last week.
Another top story delved into the dangers that people with diabetes face from climate change, with a recent review of 42 studies finding significant impacts on adverse outcomes.
Read these and more top stories in endocrinology below:
Mayo Clinic repeats as top US hospital for diabetes, endocrinology
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is the No. 1 hospital in the U.S. for diabetes and endocrinology, according to the 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. Read more.
Q&A: Climate change presents special concerns for people with diabetes
Climate change and air pollution may be having a substantial influence on adverse outcomes and mortality for people living with diabetes. Read more.
Prevalence of rapidly progressive central precocious puberty rose during COVID-19
The proportion of girls diagnosed with rapidly progressive central precocious puberty increased after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with before the pandemic, according to a study conducted in Italy. Read more.
Time in range may differ among insulin pumps
Adults with diabetes had a higher time in range when using a Tandem insulin pump compared with an Omnipod or Medtronic pump, according to a presenter at the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists annual meeting. Read more.
Fracture risk lower for adults with hypoparathyroidism after thyroidectomy
Adults with postoperative hypoparathyroidism after thyroid cancer are less likely to sustain a fracture compared with those with preserved parathyroid function, according to findings published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Read more.