Study suggests discontinuation of gender-affirming hormones in those who start treatment as adolescents is rare

by LancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong individuals treated at a gender identity clinic in The Netherlands, those who used puberty suppressing treatment before the age of 18 and then star

Updated on: February 19,2024

Study suggests discontinuation of gender-affirming hormones in those who start treatment as adolescents is rare

by LancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong individuals treated at a gender identity clinic in The Netherlands, those who used puberty suppressing treatment before the age of 18 and then star

Updated on:February 19,2024

Rise in new-onset type 2 diabetes among Alabama youth during COVID-19 pandemic

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamObserved values of monthly rate in all patients, Medicaid patients, and non-Medicaid patients. Credit:The Journal of Clinical Endocrinol

Updated on: January 28,2024

Rise in new-onset type 2 diabetes among Alabama youth during COVID-19 pandemic

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamObserved values of monthly rate in all patients, Medicaid patients, and non-Medicaid patients. Credit:The Journal of Clinical Endocrinol

Updated on:January 28,2024

New review elucidates potential contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by Cactus CommunicationsA new Chinese Medical Journal review assesses the role of bile acids and lipid metabolism dysregulation in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Credit: Prof. H

Updated on: February 21,2024

New review elucidates potential contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by Cactus CommunicationsA new Chinese Medical Journal review assesses the role of bile acids and lipid metabolism dysregulation in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Credit: Prof. H

Updated on:February 21,2024

MRI innovation reveals cells' energy activity in organs and tissues

by Joe Rojas-Burke,Oregon Health & Science UniversityBrain tissue semi-log SDE DWI decays to ultra-large b values; (a) 600,000 s/(mm)2, (b) 70,000 s/(mm)2. In panel a, the black diamonds are

Updated on: January 28,2024

MRI innovation reveals cells' energy activity in organs and tissues

by Joe Rojas-Burke,Oregon Health & Science UniversityBrain tissue semi-log SDE DWI decays to ultra-large b values; (a) 600,000 s/(mm)2, (b) 70,000 s/(mm)2. In panel a, the black diamonds are

Updated on:January 28,2024

1 million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit:Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround 5 million people in England (about one in nine adults) are on the cusp of developing type 2 diabetes, according to n

Updated on: March 14,2024

1 million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit:Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround 5 million people in England (about one in nine adults) are on the cusp of developing type 2 diabetes, according to n

Updated on:March 14,2024

Scientists gain ground on rare congenital neurological disorder

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo recent discoveries co-led by scientists at Cedars-Sinai may help lead to new ways to treat patients withAllan-Herndon-Dud

Updated on: February 05,2024

Scientists gain ground on rare congenital neurological disorder

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo recent discoveries co-led by scientists at Cedars-Sinai may help lead to new ways to treat patients withAllan-Herndon-Dud

Updated on:February 05,2024

Does testosterone influence success? Not much, research suggests

by University of BristolBall-and-stick model of the testosterone molecule, C19H28O2, as found in the crystal structure of testosterone monohydrate. Credit: Ben Mills/WikipediaWith the Olympics un

Updated on: February 03,2024

Does testosterone influence success? Not much, research suggests

by University of BristolBall-and-stick model of the testosterone molecule, C19H28O2, as found in the crystal structure of testosterone monohydrate. Credit: Ben Mills/WikipediaWith the Olympics un

Updated on:February 03,2024

Dexamethasone effectively reduces COVID-19 deaths but potential diabetic-like complications should be monitored

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of the steroid, dexamethasone, has been confirmed as a reliable and effective treatment for COVID-19, even in patients with diabetes, a

Updated on: January 31,2024

Dexamethasone effectively reduces COVID-19 deaths but potential diabetic-like complications should be monitored

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of the steroid, dexamethasone, has been confirmed as a reliable and effective treatment for COVID-19, even in patients with diabetes, a

Updated on:January 31,2024

Chitin from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms engages the immune system during digestion

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWho can forget the stomach-churning moments when "Survivor" contestants forced down crunchy insects, among o

Updated on: January 17,2024

Chitin from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms engages the immune system during digestion

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWho can forget the stomach-churning moments when "Survivor" contestants forced down crunchy insects, among o

Updated on:January 17,2024

Parathyroidectomy no better for mild primary hyperparathyroidism

For patients with mild primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), outcomes at 10 years do not differ for parathyroidectomy (PTX) compared with observation without intervention (OBS), according to a study pub

Updated on: February 03,2024

Parathyroidectomy no better for mild primary hyperparathyroidism

For patients with mild primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), outcomes at 10 years do not differ for parathyroidectomy (PTX) compared with observation without intervention (OBS), according to a study pub

Updated on:February 03,2024

Patients had to lobby for correct diabetes diagnoses: Was their race a reason?

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health NewsCredit: Christina Morillo from PexelsWhen Phyllisa Deroze was told she had diabetes in a Fayetteville, North Carolina, emergency department years ago, she was hande

Updated on: March 14,2024

Patients had to lobby for correct diabetes diagnoses: Was their race a reason?

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health NewsCredit: Christina Morillo from PexelsWhen Phyllisa Deroze was told she had diabetes in a Fayetteville, North Carolina, emergency department years ago, she was hande

Updated on:March 14,2024

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impair bone health in male teens

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone

Updated on: January 31,2024

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impair bone health in male teens

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone

Updated on:January 31,2024