Obesity may protect against cardiac events after multi-vessel stenting
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The results of the Arterial Revascularization Therapies Study Part II (ARTS II) show that body mass index (BMI) "had no impact on one-year clinical outcomes in patients with multi-vessel coronary artery disease treated with sirolimus-eluting stents," principal investigator Dr. Ahmed A. Khattab of the Segeberger Kliniken in Bad Segeberg, Germany, and colleagues report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - July 3, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info
Effect of vildagliptin on glucagon concentration during meals in patients with type 1 diabetes
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Horm Metab ResDOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1078754© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Full text (Source: Hormone and Metabolic Research)
Source: Hormone and Metabolic Research - July 3, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Short Communication Source Type: journals
New spanish consumer guide compares diabetes meds
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Title: New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes MedsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/3/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/3/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - July 3, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: consumer
Variants of the pparg, igf2bp2, cdkal1, hhex, and tcf7l2 genes confer risk of type 2 diabetes independently of bmi in the german kora studies
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Horm Metab ResDOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1078730AbstractGenome-wide association (GWA) studies identified novel gene variants that are associated with type 2 diabetes. However, results were not always consistent across different populations. Thus, the aims of this study were (i) to replicate findings from previous GWA studies in mainly Northern European populations using data from the German KORA 500 K diabetes project and (ii) to assess the impact of BMI on associations between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and type 2 diabetes. The KORA 500 K diabetes project includes 433 cases with validated type 2 diabetes and 1 438 no...
Source: Hormone and Metabolic Research - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Humans, Clinical Source Type: journals
The hmg-coa reductase inhibitor rosuvastatin and the angiotensin receptor antagonist candesartan attenuate atherosclerosis in an apolipoprotein e-deficient mouse model of diabetes via effects on advanced glycation, oxidative stress and inflammation
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Conclusions/interpretation Rosuvastatin has direct anti-atherosclerotic effects in diabetic macrovascular disease. These effects are independent of effects
on lipids and comparable to the effects observed with candesartan.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00125-008-1060-6Authors
A. C. Calkin, Baker Heart Research Institute Diabetes Complications Laboratory P.O. Box 6492 St Kilda Rd Central Melbourne 8008 Victoria AustraliaS. Giunti, Baker Heart Research Institute Diabetes Complications Laboratory P.O. Box 6492 St Kilda Rd Central Melbourne 8008 Victoria AustraliaK. J. Sheehy, Ba...
Source: Diabetologia - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetologia Source Type: journals
Long-term cabergoline therapy is not associated with valvular heart disease in patients with prolactinomas
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Abstract Ergot-derived dopamine receptor agonists, especially pergolide and cabergoline, have been associated with an increased risk
of valvular heart disease in patients treated for Parkinson’s disease. Cabergoline at lower doses than those employed in Parkinson’s
disease is widely used in patients with prolactinomas, because of its high efficacy and tolerability; however, its safety
with regard to cardiac valve disease is unknown. In order to assess the prevalence of cardiac valve regurgitation in patients
with prolactinomas treated with long-term cabergoline, we performed a prospective and multicentri...
Source: Pituitary - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Pituitary Source Type: journals
What are critical outcome measures for patients receiving pituitary replacement following brain injury?
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Abstract There are scant prospective studies defining improvements in critical outcome measures with hormone replacement in hypopituitarism
secondary to brain injury. We review the tests of cognition and physical function and summarize their use for subjects that
are deficient in anterior hormone production during anterior pituitary hormone replacement in brain injury and propose these
as the minimal tests that are feasible for a physician to perform in a clinical setting. We summarize the studies conducted
to assess outcome measures after brain injury and also report preliminary findings for improvements in...
Source: Pituitary - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Pituitary Source Type: journals
Stroke disparities in us regions may be due in part to diabetes variation
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Regional differences in diabetes prevalence may contribute to the geographic disparity in stroke mortality seen in the United States, independent of hypertension. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info
Understanding the accord, advance, and va trials
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The data may seem confusing, but in this video blog Dr. Anne Peters explains how these trials can help us better manage our diabetes patients.
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info
1000 healthcare professionals expected at the diabetes asia 2008 conference
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More than 1000 local and foreign participants are expected to attend the "Diabetes Asia 2008" Conference to be held in a resort hotel convention centre, Petaling Jaya for four days from October 23-26, 2008. The Conference is organised by the National Diabetes Institute (NADI) as a "Continuing Professional Development (CPD)" activity for healthcare professionals caring for people with diabetes. (Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today)
Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Diet: women warned that junk food in pregnancy may hit child's health (guardian, 1 july 2008)
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New research from the Royal Veterinary College, London shows that following a diet of junk food during pregnancy may lead to increased risks of long-term health complications for the offspring, such as diabetes and heart disease. Full article (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: organizations
Obesity and cancer conference
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The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) are holding a conference entitled 'Obesity and Cancer' on Tuesday 4 November 2008 at the Institute of Child Health in London. For further information, please visit the website below or contact Ms C Hawkins, Administrative Officer, Association for The Study of Obesity, 20 Brook Meadow Close, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9NR. E-mail: chris@aso.ndo.co.uk. Tel/Fax: 020 8503 2042.
ASO website (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: organizations
New discovery a step towards better diabetes treatment
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In the prestigious journal Cell Metabolism Uppsala scientists are presenting new findings that shed light on the processes that determine the release of the blood sugar-lowering hormone insulin. The discovery is based on the development of image analysis methods that make possible the detailed study of events immediately inside the plasma membrane of the insulin-secreting cells. (Source: Endocrinology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Endocrinology News From Medical News Today - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Diabetic hypoglycaemia: esp bioscience announces new journal for 2008 (01 july 2008)
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ESP Bioscience today announced the forthcoming launch of Diabetic Hypoglycaemia (www.hypodiab.com), an influential new online diabetes journal delivering a range of hypoglycaemia information, including: background science, human physiology, and clinical and educational communications. (Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today)
Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Echo therapeutics initiates clinical study of its symphony(tm) transdermal continuous glucose monitoring system in patients with diabetes
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Echo Therapeutics, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ECTE) announced that it has initiated a clinical study of its Symphony(TM) Transdermal Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (tCGM System) in patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The Company expects to complete and announce the results of the study in the third quarter of 2008. (Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today)
Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Onetouch(r) ping(tm) glucose management system cleared by fda
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Animas Corporation announced today the clearance of its OneTouch(R) Ping(TM) Glucose Management System by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). OneTouch Ping is the first full-feature insulin pump that wirelessly communicates with a blood glucose meter-remote. (Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today)
Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Current world literature.
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Page: 383DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e32830c6b8e (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: HTML PDF (241 K) Source Type: journals
Safety and efficacy of growth hormone treatment in small for gestational age children.
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Page: 376DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e3283081911Authors: Poduval, Aruna; Saenger, Paul (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (155 K) Source Type: journals
Recent advances in neuroendocrine imaging.
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Page: 371DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e328305085bAuthors: Keogh, Bart P (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (89 K) Source Type: journals
Testosterone replacement in men.
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Page: 364DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e328305081aAuthors: Beg, Sumbul a,b; Al-Khoury, Lara b; Cunningham, Glenn R a,b,c (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (112 K) Source Type: journals
Basic science and clinical research advances in the pituitary transcription factors: pit-1 and prop-1.
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Page: 359DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e3283060a56Authors: Kerr, Janice; Wood, William; Ridgway, Eli Chester (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (103 K) Source Type: journals
Adult-onset growth hormone deficiency: causes, complications and treatment options.
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Page: 352DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e3282ffd97dAuthors: Mathioudakis, Nestoras; Salvatori, Roberto (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (129 K) Source Type: journals
Work-up and management of paediatric cushing's syndrome.
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Page: 346DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e328305082fAuthors: Savage, Martin O; Chan, Li F; Grossman, Ashley B; Storr, Helen L (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (139 K) Source Type: journals
Pituitary stalk lesions.
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Page: 339DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e3283050844Authors: Rupp, Demetra; Molitch, Mark (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (250 K) Source Type: journals
Diagnosis and management of primary aldosteronism.
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Page: 332DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e3283060a40Authors: Boscaro, Marco; Ronconi, Vanessa; Turchi, Federica; Giacchetti, Gilberta (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (121 K) Source Type: journals
Innate immunity and its role in type 1 diabetes.
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Page: 326DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e3283073a46Authors: Zipris, Danny (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (114 K) Source Type: journals
The accelerator hypothesis and increasing incidence of type 1 diabetes.
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Page: 321DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e3283073a5aAuthors: Fourlanos, Spiros; Harrison, Leonard C; Colman, Peter G (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (535 K) Source Type: journals
New antigenic targets in type 1 diabetes.
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Page: 315DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e328308192bAuthors: Wenzlau, Janet M; Hutton, John C; Davidson, Howard W (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (420 K) Source Type: journals
Opening clogged arteries helps women after heart attack
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Title: Opening Clogged Arteries Helps Women After Heart AttackCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/2/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/2/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: consumer
Wireless device approved for diabetics
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Title: Wireless Device Approved for DiabeticsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/2/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/2/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: consumer
Increased fat:carbohydrate oxidation ratio in
il1ra
−/− mice on a high-fat diet is associated with increased sympathetic tone
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Conclusions/interpretation Our results show that Il1ra
−/− mice have increased energy expenditure, fat:carbohydrate oxidation ratio, body temperature, heart rate and catecholamine
production. All of these observations are consistent with an enhanced sympathetic tone.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00125-008-1075-zAuthors
D. Chida, University of Tokyo Division of Cell Biology, Center for Experimental Medicine, Institute of Medical Science 4-6-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku Tokyo 108-8639 JapanO. Hashimoto, University of Tokyo Division of Cell Biology, Center for Experimental Me...
Source: Diabetologia - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetologia Source Type: journals
Risk assessment does not explain high prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus in a large group of sardinian women
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Background:
A very high prevalence (22.3%) of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) was recently reported following our study on a large group of Sardinian women. In order to explain such a high prevalence we sought to characterise our obstetric population through the analysis of risk factors and their association with the development of GDM.
Methods:
The prevalence of risk factors and their association with the development of GDM were evaluated in 1103 pregnancies (247 GDM and 856 control women). The association of risk factors with GDM was calculated according to logistic regression. Sensitivity and specificity of risk ass...
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cinzia Murgia, Rachele Berria, Luigi Minerba, Simonetta Sulis, Michela Murenu, Elaine Portoghese, Nicoletta Garau, Pierina Zedda and Gian Benedetto Melis Source Type: journals
Differential transferrin expression in placentae from normal and abnormal pregnancies: a pilot study
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Background:
The placenta is an important site for iron metabolism in humans. It transfers iron from the mother to the fetus. One of the major iron transport proteins is transferrin, which is a blood plasma protein crucial for iron uptake. Its localization and expression may be one of the markers to distinguish placental dysfunction.
Methods:
In the experimental study we used antibody preparation, mass spectrometric analysis, biochemical and immunocytochemical methods for characterization of transferrin expression on the human choriocarcinoma cell line JAR (JAR cells), placental lysates, and cryostat sections. Newly designe...
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - July 2, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Alena Kralova, Marta Svetlikova, Jindrich Madar, Zdena Ulcova-Gallova, Antonin Bukovsky and Jana Peknicova Source Type: journals
Editorial introduction.
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Page: viiDOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e32830c6cca (Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes)
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: HTML PDF (199 K) Source Type: journals
Oral contraceptives tied to cardiovascular risk in african american women
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The results of a study published in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism suggest an association between the use of low-dose oral contraceptives and an increase in markers of cardiovascular risk in African American women. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info
Emisphere technologies announces the launch of a human clinical trial for oral parathyroid hormone (pth)
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Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EMIS) announced that Novartis Pharma AG has launched a Phase I study in postmenopausal women to determine the safety and tolerability of oral PTH134, a combination of human PTH-1-34 and the absorption enhancer 5-CNAC using Emisphere's proprietary Eligen(R) technology, for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. (Source: Endocrinology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Endocrinology News From Medical News Today - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Moms eat junk food, kids get fat
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Title: Moms Eat Junk Food, Kids Get FatCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2008Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: consumer
Fatty liver disease ups heart risks for obese kids
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Title: Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: consumer
Elevated albumin levels in urine raise hypertension risk
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Title: Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: consumer
High birth weight doubles risk of rheumatoid arthritis
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Title: High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid ArthritisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: consumer
Vivus announces new data from qnexa diabetes study
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VIVUS, Inc. (NASDAQ: VVUS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products, announced additional data from the 28-week Qnexa phase 2 study (OB-202) in type 2 diabetics. A subset analysis of subjects with higher cardiovascular risk factors at baseline had significantly greater improvements on Qnexa as compared to placebo. (Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today)
Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Scientists id new genes tied to crohn's disease
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Title: Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: consumer
New molecular trigger described for hypertension, diabetes
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Title: New Molecular Trigger Described for Hypertension, DiabetesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: consumer
Children developing type 1 diabetes before 6 years of age have increased linear growth independent of hla genotypes
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Conclusions/interpretation Birth length SDS was associated with diabetes risk HLA. When corrected for MPH, children developing diabetes were taller at
birth than non-HLA- but not taller than HLA-matched controls. Diabetic children had increased MPH-corrected height up to 18 months
of age compared with both HLA- and non-HLA-matched controls. High-risk HLA affects prenatal growth, but other factors may
explain the increased postnatal linear growth in children developing diabetes.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00125-008-1074-0Authors
H. Elding Larsson, University Hospital...
Source: Diabetologia - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetologia Source Type: journals
Establishing glycaemic control with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: experience of the pedpump study in 17 countries
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Conclusions/interpretation This large paediatric survey of CSII shows that glycaemic targets can be frequently achieved, particularly in young children,
and the incidence of acute complications is low. Adequate substitution of basal and prandial insulin is associated with a
better HbA1c.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00125-008-1072-2Authors
T. Danne, Kinderkrankenhaus auf der Bult, Hanover Janusz-Korczak-Allee 12 30173 Hanover GermanyT. Battelino, University Children’s Hospital Ljubljana SloveniaP. Jarosz-Chobot, Medical University of Silesia Katowice PolandO. Kordonouri, ...
Source: Diabetologia - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetologia Source Type: journals
How do detemir and glargine compare when added to oral agents in insulin-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
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How do detemir and glargine compare when added to oral agents in insulin-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Jul 1;
Authors: Marks JB
In this Practice Point commentary, I describe the findings and limitations of a 52-week, open-label, noninferiority, head-to-head comparison study of the basal insulin analogs detemir and glargine. Rosenstock et al. enrolled 582 insulin-naïve individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled with oral antidiabetic agents. Participants were randomly allocated to receive either detemir or glargine, titrated t...
Source: Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology and Metabolism - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Marks JB Tags: Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab Source Type: journals
Diabetes education at diagnosis: sooner rather than later?
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Few well-designed, randomized, controlled trials have examined the clinical consequences of diabetes education at diagnosis. As a result, relatively few patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have access to such programs. In this Practice Point commentary, I discuss the study of Davies et al., which examined the effect of a structured diabetes education intervention at diagnosis on glycemic control, weight loss, and smoking cessation during a 12-month follow-up period. A control group that received standard diabetes education and guideline-based care was also enrolled. Although glycemic control did not differ between t...
Source: Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology and Metabolism - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Weinger K Tags: Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab Source Type: journals
The cutting edge in diabetes treatment-is weight-loss surgery an effective therapeutic strategy?
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PMID: 18594488 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology and Metabolism)
Source: Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology and Metabolism - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kaplan LM, Ahmad NN Tags: Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab Source Type: journals
Will absolute fracture risk prediction facilitate treatment of osteoporosis?
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Development of valid risk prediction tools for osteoporosis could substantially improve patient care. These tools have the potential to identify individuals at increased fracture risk and specifically direct interventions towards them rather than low-risk individuals. In this Practice Point commentary, I discuss a study by Hans et al. that adds to our current understanding of fracture risk prediction. This large, prospective study aimed to develop a 10-year hip fracture risk prediction tool that combined quantitative ultrasound of the heel bone with clinical risk factors. The authors found that combined use of these pa...
Source: Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology and Metabolism - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Solomon DH Tags: Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab Source Type: journals
Making the transition from pediatric to adult endocrinology services.
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PMID: 18594490 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology and Metabolism)
Source: Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology and Metabolism - July 1, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Repaske DR, Handwerger S Tags: Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab Source Type: journals
