BMC Endocrine Disorders

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• Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Canagliflozin
  Do the benefits of this SGLT2 inhibitor seen in clinical trials translate into clinical practice? A new real-world analysis investigates.

  November 24, 2015

• Geographic Patterns in Patient Demographics and Insulin Use in 18 Countries, a Global Perspective From the Multinational Observational Study Assessing Insulin Use
  How does insulin use among type 2 diabetes patients vary between countries, and what factors may influence treatment regimens? Data from a large international study sheds some light.

  November 02, 2015

• Effects of an Eight-Week Supervised, Structured Lifestyle Modification Programme on Anthropometric, Metabolic and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Severely Obese Adults
  Bariatric patients who participated in a structured lifestyle modification program achieved significant improvements in cardiovascular risk-related outcomes.

  October 19, 2015

• HbA1c as Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  A new study assesses the diagnostic accuracy of HbA1c as a screening test for gestational diabetes in pregnant women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Is it a viable option?

  October 12, 2015

• Ectopic ACTH Secretion (EAS) Associated to a Well-Differentiated Peritoneal Mesothelioma
  This report describes a rare example of ectopic ACTH secretion associated with a well-differentiated peritoneal mesothelioma. How was this case distinguished from Cushing's disease?

  October 05, 2015

• Subclinical and Clinical Hypothyroidism and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  Is there an association between thyroid dysfunction and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? A new study investigates the possible connection.

  September 28, 2015

• Two-Year Assessment of the Efficacy and Safety of Sitagliptin in Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
  Treatment with the DPP-4 inhibitor sitagliptin may be a safe and effective therapeutic option for elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.

  September 04, 2015

• Low Concentrations of Serum Testosterone Predict Acute Myocardial Infarction in Men With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  Is there an association between low testosterone and acute myocardial infarction in men with type 2 diabetes? A new study investigates the possible connection.

  August 21, 2015

• Paediatric Cyclical Cushing's Disease Due to Corticotroph Cell Hyperplasia
  This report describes a rare case of Cushing's syndrome caused by corticotroph hyperplasia in a pediatric patient.

  August 07, 2015

• Improvement of Blood Inflammatory Marker Levels in Patients With Hypothyroidism Under Levothyroxine Treatment
  Find out how levothyroxine therapy affects inflammatory biomarkers in patients with hypothyroidism.

  July 31, 2015

• The Relationship Between Microvascular Complications and Vitamin D Deficiency in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  Does vitamin D deficiency play a role in the development of microvascular complications? A new study investigates the possible connection in patients with type 2 diabetes.

  July 24, 2015

• Development of a New Metric for Continuous Glucose Monitoring That Enables Stratification of Antihyperglycaemic Therapies
  What role could this new metric play in the care and management of diabetes?

  July 17, 2015

• Achievement of Individualized Treatment Targets in Patients With Comorbid Type-2 Diabetes and Hypertension
  This article examines the effectiveness of patient-tailored therapeutic approaches among those with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Were treatment goals achieved?

  July 03, 2015

• The Effects of Treatment With Liraglutide on Atherothrombotic Risk in Obese Young Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Controls
  Does this GLP-1 receptor agonist reduce CV risk and promote weight loss in women with PCOS?

  June 19, 2015

• Altered Platelets' Morphological Parameters in Children With Type 1 Diabetes - A Case-Control Study
  Do patients with type 1 diabetes have platelet hyperreactivity?

  June 05, 2015

• C-Reactive Protein Genetic Variant Is Associated With Diabetic Retinopathy in Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
  Is development of diabetic retinopathy affected by genetics of C-reactive protein?

  May 22, 2015

• Relationship Between Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio and Insulin Resistance in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
  Is this indicator of subclinical inflammation a reliable marker of insulin resistance?

  May 15, 2015

• Association Between Lipids Profile and Thyroid Parameters in Euthyroid Diabetic Subjects: A Cross-sectional Study
  Is TSH associated with cholesterol levels?

  May 08, 2015

• Limited Value of Long-term Biochemical Follow-up in Patients With Adrenal Incidentalomas-A Retrospective Cohort Study
  Do you follow hormone levels in patients with adrenal incidentalomas? Should you?

  May 01, 2015

• Does Vitamin D Play a Significant Role in Type 2 Diabetes?
  Does vitamin D deficiency play a role in insulin resistance?

  April 24, 2015