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Obesity Epidemic Peaked? FDA Reviews Menopause Drug; Metabolic Surgery and Cancer

— News and commentary from the endocrinology world

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The in the U.S.; this could be why. (Washington Post)

A cohort study of older adults with an initial fragility fracture showed that less than a third filled in the year after hospital discharge. (JAMA Network Open)

Bayer said the FDA is reviewing its for moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause based on data from the OASIS studies.

Meanwhile, the for congenital hyperinsulinism, Zealand Pharma announced.

In a court filing, the to bar compounded versions of tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) as it reviews whether a shortage remains. (Reuters)

Many -- predominantly small papillary cancers -- that were missed during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic still hadn't been diagnosed by the end of 2021, a longitudinal study found. (JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery)

Not many that cover GLP-1 agents like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide for weight loss. (Health Affairs)

But can these weight-loss drugs help ? The U.K. plans to find out. (Reuters)

Meanwhile, the proliferating -- whether illegally diverted or counterfeit -- is reportedly under federal investigation. (CNBC)

Aging and persistent vitamin D deficiency increased in people with the rare, inherited metabolic disease erythropoietic protoporphyria, a cohort study suggested. (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism)

A meta-analysis of over 3.7 million adults with obesity found that was lower for those who underwent metabolic surgery compared with non-surgical controls. (Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews)

increased 11.9% in September relative to June, according to a Truveta analysis of real-world electronic health record data.

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    Kristen Monaco is a senior staff writer, focusing on endocrinology, psychiatry, and nephrology news. Based out of the New York City office, she’s worked at the company since 2015.