Clinical Endocrinology

Articles Available on Medscape

• Fine-Needle Aspiration in All Thyroid Incidentalomas at 18F-FDG PET/CT
  Should fine-needle aspiration be performed in all thyroid incidentalomas detected by this imaging modality?

  December 17, 2018

• Inter-Related Effects of Insulin Resistance, Hyperandrogenism, Sympathetic Dysfunction and Chronic Inflammation in PCOS
  What do we know about the inter-relationships of these components in the pathophysiology of PCOS?

  December 10, 2018

• The Benefits of Adding Metformin to Tamoxifen to Protect the Endometrium
  Might the addition of metformin help mitigate the endometrial effects of tamoxifen therapy?

  December 03, 2018

• Statin Medications and the Risk of Gynecomastia
  Is the use of statins associated with an increased risk of gynecomastia?

  November 26, 2018

• Cushing's Disease in Older Patients
  The clinical presentation and outcomes of older patients with Cushing's disease may differ from that of younger patients. Find out what there is to know.

  November 19, 2018

• The Association Between Liver Cirrhosis and Fracture Risk
  A new review explores the possible link between liver cirrhosis and fracture risk. Is there a connection?

  November 12, 2018

• Nonfunctioning Adrenal Incidentaloma
  How often does metabolic syndrome occur in patients with nonfunctioning adrenal incidentaloma?

  November 07, 2018

• Should Survivors of Childhood Cancer or Testicular Cancer Be Screened for Androgen Deficiency?
  Therapies used in the treatment of childhood or testicular cancer may cause the development of endocrinopathies. Should androgen deficiency screening be considered in these survivors?

  November 05, 2018

• Characterization of Cyclic Cushing's Disease Using Late Night Salivary Cortisol Testing
  Is late night salivary cortisol testing an effective means of establishing cyclic Cushing's disease? How does it compare with urine-free cortisol in terms of diagnostic sensitivity?

  October 29, 2018

• Latitude, Longitude and Season Contribute to the Complex Co-ordinates Determining Cortisol Levels
  Might geographic location and seasonal changes impact cortisol levels?

  October 22, 2018

• Preconception Management of Thyroid Dysfunction
  Effectively managing maternal thyroid disorders during the preconception period is key to ensuring optimal pregnancy outcomes.

  October 15, 2018

• Recommendations From the International Evidence-Based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  The development of an international evidence-based guideline will provide consistency in the assessment and management of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

  October 08, 2018

• Assessment of Vertebral Microarchitecture in Overt and Mild Cushing's Syndrome Using Trabecular Bone Score
  Might trabecular bone score play a role in the assessment of bone microarchitecture in patients with Cushing's syndrome?

  October 01, 2018

• Comparison of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound and Radioiodine for Treating Toxic Thyroid Nodules
  This study compares the results between HIFU and radioiodine treatments for toxic thyroid nodules. How do they measure up?

  September 24, 2018

• Simplified 4-Item Criteria for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  The authors describe a simplified criteria as a potential diagnostic tool for PCOS.

  September 17, 2018

• Clinical Associations of Maternal Thyroid Function With Foetal Brain Development
  Is maternal thyroid dysfunction associated with suboptimal fetal brain development? This review explores the possible link.

  September 10, 2018

• Mortality Data From the European Adrenal Insufficiency Registry
  What can data from the EU-AIR tell us about the characteristics of patients with adrenal insufficiency who have died?

  August 27, 2018

• Management of Adrenal Emergencies in Educated Patients With Adrenal Insufficiency
  A new study evaluates the management of emergency situations in patients with chronic adrenal insufficiency.

  August 20, 2018

• The State of Testosterone Therapy Since the FDA's 2015 Labelling Changes
  Are the recent FDA label changes regarding the cardiovascular risks of testosterone therapy supported by available evidence?

  August 13, 2018

• Treatment Choice, Satisfaction and Quality of Life in Patients With Graves' Disease
  How satisfied are Graves' disease patients with their choice of treatment modality and quality of life?

  August 06, 2018