Empagliflozin Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Progression But the drug didn't appear to lower the risk of incident nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy Dec 05, 2024
Untangling GLP-1 Risks: Are Side Effects Overblown? Experts tackle myths, data bias, and game-changing outcomes of obesity drugs Dec 05, 2024 video
New Study Teases Out Chocolate and Diabetes Connection Eating more dark chocolate was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes Dec 04, 2024
Serious Outcomes of Steatotic Liver Disease Hit Men and Women Differently Liver cancer risk higher among men, while cirrhosis more common in women Dec 04, 2024
Tirzepatide Tops Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Head-to-Head Trial, Eli Lilly Says Dual GLP-1/GIP drug yielded an average 47% greater relative weight loss compared to semaglutide Dec 04, 2024
GLP-1s: The Medications Redefining Diabetes and Obesity Treatment Experts tackle access, equity, and the blockbuster drugs reshaping healthcare Dec 04, 2024 video
Supreme Court Appears Likely to Uphold Bans on Transgender Care for Minors Justices' decision is not expected for several months Dec 04, 2024
ADA Advises Against Compounded GLP-1s; Growth Hormone Therapy Guide; T1D Outcomes Up News and commentary from the endocrinology world Dec 03, 2024
Consider All Prior Fractures During Osteoporosis Assessment, Study Suggests Even bone breaks in early adulthood were linked with a higher risk for fracture in older adults Dec 02, 2024
Drug Prices Negotiated by Medicare Still Higher Than Other Countries' All drugs except one remained more expensive in the U.S. Dec 02, 2024
Fat in the Belly Correlates With Brain Amyloid Lower HDL cholesterol also linked with high amyloid in the brain, says researcher Dec 02, 2024
The Supreme Court Takes Up Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors The justices will hear arguments on Wednesday Dec 02, 2024
HIV Doesn't Cause AIDS and Other Conspiracies RFK Jr. Endorsed He has also claimed Wi-Fi causes cancer and that antidepressants are to blame for mass shootings Dec 02, 2024
Benefits of HPV Vaccination; Contraindications to Newer Obesity Drugs Also in TTHealthWatch: minimum effective dose of pneumococcal vaccines Nov 30, 2024 podcast
Biden Proposes Coverage of Obesity Drugs in Medicare, Medicaid Federal government would pick up about three-fourths of the cost for Medicaid coverage Nov 26, 2024
Thyroid Drug & Bone Loss; GLP-1s' Renal Benefit; Menopause Musculoskeletal Syndrome News and commentary from the endocrinology world Nov 26, 2024
Are GLP-1 Drugs Putting an End to Bariatric Surgery? A conversation with bariatric surgeon Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD Nov 26, 2024
Many Drinkers Cut Back After Starting Obesity Meds, Study Finds In WeightWatchers study, 45% decreased their alcohol use after initiating a weight-loss drug Nov 26, 2024
COVID Contrarians Rise; Philly Residents Want Union; What Happens After IVF Mix-Up? Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff Nov 26, 2024
Philly's Tax on Sugary Drinks Did Not Trim Kids' Obesity "Weight is multifactorial," researcher noted Nov 25, 2024
Even With Access to Blockbuster Obesity Drugs, Some People Don't Lose Weight "It's discouraging," says one patient Nov 25, 2024
CGM Uptake Very Low for Vulnerable Diabetes Populations But how to achieve equitable use remains "complicated," says expert Nov 22, 2024
U.S. Towns Plunge Into Debates About Fluoride in Water "I didn't realize it would be such a heated discussion," says a mayor of one such town Nov 21, 2024
'A Watershed Moment': GLP-1 Drug Succeeds in Late-Stage MASH Trial First positive phase III study for a GLP-1 agonist in chronic liver disease Nov 20, 2024
Texas Has Sued Three Doctors Over Youth Gender-Affirming Care All three physicians could lose their licenses Nov 20, 2024
GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated Guidance Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation Nov 20, 2024
Doc Killed After Presentation; Bird Flu Mutations Worrying; Americans Snub COVID Vax Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff Nov 20, 2024
Metformin Use Linked to Fewer Asthma Attacks Addition of GLP-1 drugs led to an even greater reduction Nov 19, 2024
75% of Adults Overweight or Obese; Global Diabetes Tx Lacking; Hidden Bone Data? News and commentary from the endocrinology world Nov 19, 2024
Over 50% of U.S. Adults Qualify for Ozempic, Wegovy Most are eligible for weight management indication Nov 18, 2024
Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking RFK Jr.'s Claims Trump's pick to lead HHS has called the mineral "industrial waste" Nov 18, 2024
Extended Dosing Intervals Possible With Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular Edema In the third year, 88% of patients could go 12 weeks or longer with 8-mg dose Nov 18, 2024 video
Oral Drug Safe, Effective in Kids With Achondroplasia No adverse events resulted in treatment discontinuation Nov 18, 2024
Tirzepatide Officially Puts GLP-1 Meds on the Map for Heart Failure Benefit SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement Nov 16, 2024
Multiple Chronic Conditions and Death; Diabetes Treatment for Gout Also in TTHealthWatch: frailty as a predictor of dementia Nov 16, 2024 podcast
Lowest Paid Medical 51˶ in 2024 These eight specialties earn the least, with many averaging less than $300k per year Nov 14, 2024
GLP-1 Drugs Could Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations Nov 13, 2024
Gender-Affirming Care Isn't Just for Adults, Say AMA Delegates One pediatric endocrinologist called it "lifesaving" for her patients Nov 12, 2024
16% of Adults Have Diabetes; Compounded Semaglutide Deaths; Testosterone Tx Surge News and commentary from the endocrinology world Nov 12, 2024