T2DM remission rate higher, weight loss greater, relapse rate lower for RYGB versus sleeve gastrectomy
Read More »Improved Oral Hygiene Tied to Lower Risk for Incident Diabetes
Periodontal disease, missing teeth linked to increased risk, while frequent tooth brushing may lower risk
Read More »NICE Guidelines Presented for Management of Thyroid Disease
For thyrotoxicosis with hyperthyroidism, radioactive iodine recommended as first-line treatment
Read More »February 2020 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for February 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Certified …
Read More »Certified Medical Homes Tied to Better Diabetes Outcomes
Certified practices have more practice systems, modestly higher performance on measures of quality diabetes care
Read More »Regardless of Weight, Metabolic Health Tied to New Diabetes
Normal-weight but metabolically unhealthy women have twofold greater incidence of diabetes
Read More »Recommendations Developed for Appropriate Thyroidectomy
Guidelines relate to diagnosis of thyroid disease, indications for thyroidectomy, periop management
Read More »Age at Period Cessation Not Linked to CVD Risk Trajectories
Little evidence found of links with trajectories of blood pressure, lipids, hemoglobin A1c, anthropometry
Read More »Longer Lactation Might Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes
Favorable glucose metabolic biomarker profile seen among women with a history of gestational diabetes
Read More »Long-Term Antidepressant Use Appears to Raise Risk for T2DM
Study suggests glucose tolerance improves with antidepressant discontinuation or dose reduction
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