Endocrinology
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No significant increased risk of recurrence or pregnancy complications
No difference in surgical, oncologic outcomes with immediate versus delayed surgery
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Study suggests a surprising effect in rheumatologic disease risk
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Study suggests a surprising effect in rheumatologic disease risk
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Alcoholism, liver dysfunction highly linked with rare disease of unknown etiology
Surgery may not always be the best option, case report finds
Diagnosis of this rare disease is often a challenge
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Can you guess what caused this patient's extreme weight gain?
Located near states with gender-affirming care bans, New Mexico acted to protect access
Interventions important for patients with no access to medical or surgical treatments
Psychosomatic concerns also increased significantly from 2002 to 2018
These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time
Declines aren't dramatic, but trans kids and healthcare providers are facing secondary challenges
News and commentary from the endocrinology world
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Meta-analysis examined studies with mass spectroscopy measures, providing greater accuracy
Sixfold increased risk of non-fatal MI among patients with highest levels of Lp(a)
Disparities in outcomes, healthcare use for type 2 versus type 1 disease
Pilot program cut HbA1c, boosted functional mobility, and fostered camaraderie
But meta-analysis indicates incidence of autoimmune disorders highest after first dose
Compared with metformin, some newer diabetes agents linked with more acute exacerbations
