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Third Time's a Charm for GLP-1 Diabetes Device? FDA Staff Suggest Otherwise.

— Advisory committee to weigh in on safety concerns with GLP-1 receptor agonist implant

FDA ADCOMM ITCA 650 (exenatide in DUROS device) over a photo of the device.

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Diabetes in Night Owls; 'Paradigm-Shifting' Drugs; Transgender Trials Unethical?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Sep 19, 2023
Direct-to-Consumer Lab Tests Raise Ethical Questions, Researchers Say

Privacy policies, terms of sale often are unclear

Sep 18, 2023
Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warns

American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets

Sep 18, 2023
Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity

Sep 16, 2023
Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warns

American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets

Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity

Endocrinology Case Studies

Jazz Musician With Slowly Expanding Neck Mass Causing Dysphagia

Alcoholism, liver dysfunction highly linked with rare disease of unknown etiology

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There's More Than One Way to Treat Lipedema

Surgery may not always be the best option, case report finds

A woman with lipedema grasps her thigh.
What's the Cause of Neck Swelling, Fever in Young Woman?

Diagnosis of this rare disease is often a challenge

A close up of an Asian woman receiving a neck ultrasound.

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Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Lower Blood Cancer Risk in Women

Consider surgery for primary prevention in people with obesity, researchers suggest

Sep 15, 2023
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Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

Sep 13, 2023
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Mask Attack Leaves Actor Blind; Diabetes Risk in Night Owls; U.S. Blood Shortage

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 12, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
When Temps Rise, So Do Medical Risks. Should Docs and Nurses Talk More About Heat?

"This is not your grandmother's heat," says policy expert

Sep 10, 2023
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Delayed-Release ADHD Therapy Slightly Mitigates Slowed Growth in Kids

Youth on Jornay PM saw significantly higher weight trajectories

Sep 09, 2023
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Combo Anesthesia During Retinal Laser Treatment Reduced Pain Perception

Topical and subconjunctival technique also reduced treatment interruptions

Sep 08, 2023
A fundus photo showing scatter laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy
New Weight-Loss Drugs Spark Debate About Safety During Surgery

Some anesthesiologists think current guidelines don't go far enough

Sep 08, 2023
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Immediate Testosterone Therapy Curbs Gender Dysphoria in Transgender Adults

Early therapy also decreased depression and suicidality compared with being put on a waiting list

Sep 08, 2023
A photo of a vial of Testosterone with an out of focus mother administering a dose to her teenage child who is transitioning.
Low-Dose Semaglutide Can Ease Insulin Need in Early T1D, Small Series Shows

All 10 patients were able to eliminate prandial insulin use within 3 months

Sep 06, 2023
A close up of an Ozempic injection pen needle.
Run This Test Before Diagnosing Fibromyalgia

Study suggests 10% of cases may have easily treatable cause

Sep 06, 2023
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Endocrine Disruptors in Paper Straws; Wegovy's CV Benefit; Stroke and Infertility Tx

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Sep 05, 2023
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Real-World Data Back ECMO Use in Critically Ill Patients With Obesity

Obesity should not be considered a contraindication for use, say researchers

Aug 30, 2023
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Gender Clinic's Political Storm; Nursing Pillow Deaths; Drug Price Cut Concerns

This past week in healthcare investigations

Aug 30, 2023
INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.
Insulin Calculator Cleared; Twice-Rejected Diabetes Drug; Ozempic for Alcohol Use?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Aug 29, 2023
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
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