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Bariatric Surgery Without the Surgery?
Dr. Dimitri Pournaras, a bariatric surgeon, explains how a temporary duodenal-jejunal liner may improve glycemic control in nonobese patients with type 2 diabetes.
Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Men With Prostate Cancer
Adverse effects of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) include increased fat mass leading to insulin resistance and diabetes, and accelerated bone loss and fracture risk.
Anti-obesity Pharmacotherapy in Prediabetes to Prevent T2D
Can these anti-obesity agents effectively prevent prediabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes?
Metabolic Response to Selenium Supplementation in PCOS
Daily supplementation with selenium may provide beneficial effects in PCOS patients, a new study finds.
Brown Fat and Obesity: The Next Big Thing?
It is conceivable that brown adipose tissue activity might reduce the risk of developing obesity.
Statins and Diabetes: Studies Offer New Insights
Should statins be prescribed for diabetes patients to lower their cardiovascular risks? A review of the latest research provides some guidance.
Timelines in the Management of Adrenal Crisis
Do patients in adrenal crisis receive glucocorticoid injections fast enough?
Azoospermic Infertility and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
How can we avoid unnecessary assisted reproductive technology for male infertility?
Diagnosing Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
What is the approach to diagnosing diabetic autonomic neuropathy?
Silent Renal Stones in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Should patients with hyperparathyroidism be screened for nephrolithiasis? What if they're asymptomatic?
Does Growth Hormone Cause Cancer?
Since its identification, there have been unresolved concerns about the potential cancer-enhancing properties of GH.
The Existential Question of Prediabetes
Do we need to rethink the idea of 'prediabetes'? Perhaps 'diabetes' also needs existential evaluation. Dr. Nichols explains.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in Patients With Normal TSH Levels
Should levothyroxine be considered in euthyroid patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
Fat Distribution and Metabolic Changes in Cushing's Syndrome
Does remission of Cushing's syndrome affect adipose distribution?
Insulin Pump After Failure of Multiple Daily Injections
Does continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion work better than insulin injections for uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes?
Hyperthyroidism in a Population With Down Syndrome (DS)
Thyroid disorders are frequent in patients with Down syndrome (DS). This study assesses the prevalence, clinical characteristics, evolution, and treatment of hyperthyroidism in a population with DS.
Social Support Strategies in Adult Patients With Diabetes
Can family and peer support improve adherence in patients with diabetes?
Improving Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology
Dr. Anne Peters speaks with Dr. Howard Wolpert about the benefits and limitations of continuous glucose monitoring and the "mechanical pancreas."
The Heritability of Sex Steroid Concentrations in Men
Is sex steroid concentration determined by inheritance?
Insulin Pump After Failure of Multiple Daily Injections
Does continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion work better than insulin injections for uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes?