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April 03, 2021
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Seasonal coronavirus reinfection occurs frequently, study finds

Seasonal coronavirus reinfection occurs frequently, study finds

Reinfection with seasonal coronaviruses occurs frequently, according to study results published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

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April 01, 2021
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Crinecerfont improves testicular function for men with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Crinecerfont improves testicular function for men with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

An investigational nonsteroidal treatment for classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia improved levels of androstenedione and testosterone for a small cohort of men with the condition, according to data from a phase 2 study.

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March 29, 2021
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Strategies for surveillance after thyroid cancer ‘cure’ based on treatment type

Strategies for surveillance after thyroid cancer ‘cure’ based on treatment type

Surveillance after treatment for low-risk thyroid cancer is a balancing act that must consider treatment modality and patient concerns about recurrence, but several considerations can help stratify who should receive follow-up screenings.

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March 22, 2021
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Many older adults prescribed thyroid hormone plus drugs that interfere with thyroid tests

Many older adults prescribed thyroid hormone plus drugs that interfere with thyroid tests

Nearly one-third of older adults on thyroid hormone also take another medication that can interfere with thyroid function tests, particularly adults with multiple comorbidities, according to data presented at the ENDO annual meeting.

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March 22, 2021
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Primary aldosteronism testing ‘crucial’ for high-risk populations

Primary aldosteronism testing ‘crucial’ for high-risk populations

Only 3% of adults at high risk for primary aldosteronism are screened for the condition, typically only after complications have developed, according to data from a retrospective study presented at the ENDO annual meeting.

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March 21, 2021
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Honoring advances in steroid biology: A conversation with Richard J. Auchus, MD, PhD

Honoring advances in steroid biology: A conversation with Richard J. Auchus, MD, PhD

From years spent studying estrogen-metabolizing enzymes to experimenting with recipes in the kitchen, Richard J. Auchus, MD, PhD, has always had a knack for chemistry.

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March 12, 2021
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Risk for respiratory symptoms, lung injury increased in adolescents who vape cannabis

Risk for respiratory symptoms, lung injury increased in adolescents who vape cannabis

Adolescents who vape cannabis have greater risk for lung injury and respiratory symptoms compared with those who smoke or vape other substances, according to findings published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

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March 03, 2021
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WHO: Nearly one in four worldwide will have some hearing loss by 2050

WHO: Nearly one in four worldwide will have some hearing loss by 2050

WHO’s inaugural World Report on Hearing estimates that about one in four people — or about 2.5 billion — worldwide will have some type of hearing loss by 2050.

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March 03, 2021
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Probiotics and Discovery with Eamonn Quigley, MD

Probiotics and Discovery with Eamonn Quigley, MD

In this episode, Eamonn Quigley, MD, joins us to discuss his journey into gastroenterology, probiotics and pearls of wisdom to the next generation of physician investigators.

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February 04, 2021
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At Issue: Sex-specific risk factors, disparities among women’s heart health concerns

At Issue: Sex-specific risk factors, disparities among women’s heart health concerns

February is American Heart Month. During this time, with National Wear Red Day on Feb. 5 and other initiatives, the cardiology community focuses on raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of heart disease, especially in women.

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