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Fresh and Frozen Embryo Transfers May Increase Risk of Childhood Leukemia

— However, overall cancer risk was not higher after fertility treatments vs natural conception

11 Hrs Ago
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FTC Challenges 'Bogus' Patents on Ozempic and Other Drugs

Patents block competition and inflate prescription drug cost, says FTC chair

May 01, 2024
Hypothalamic Obesity Tx; Weekly Insulin Under Review; Ozempic Price Investigation

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Apr 30, 2024
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Patients Hitting GLP-1 Plateaus? Here's How to Help

Set expectations up front, and explore alternative approaches when necessary

Apr 30, 2024
Opinion
Patients Hitting GLP-1 Plateaus? Here's How to Help

Set expectations up front, and explore alternative approaches when necessary

Endocrinology Case Studies

Jazz Musician With Slowly Expanding Neck Mass Causing Dysphagia

Alcoholism, liver dysfunction highly linked with rare disease of unknown etiology

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There's More Than One Way to Treat Lipedema

Surgery may not always be the best option, case report finds

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What's the Cause of Neck Swelling, Fever in Young Woman?

Diagnosis of this rare disease is often a challenge

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What Do Weight-Loss Drugs Mean for Diet Industry Built on Eating Less and Exercise?

Gym and diet food companies look to muscle in

Apr 25, 2024
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Bird Flu Found in Milk; Clinic Implanted Dead Embryos? Olympic Abuse Settlement

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Apr 24, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
New T2D Guidelines; More Cushing's Relacorilant Data; Drug Shortages Rage On

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Apr 23, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
HHS Issues Final Rule to Protect Privacy of Reproductive Healthcare Data

"One thing Dobbs did not take away, and that is the right of Americans to their privacy"

Apr 22, 2024
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Ozempic Hiatus Before Surgery: Is a Weeklong Pause Really Needed?

Incidence of respiratory complications similar to other antidiabetic agents, claims data suggest

Apr 22, 2024
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Underweight, but Not Obesity, Linked to Glaucoma Progression

Meanwhile, tobacco/alcohol use had no significant links to changes in retinal nerve fiber layer

Apr 22, 2024
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Time-Restricted Eating Tied to Modest Weight Loss

Benefits appeared to come mainly from reduced caloric intake

Apr 19, 2024
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Tirzepatide Improves Sleep Apnea in Patients With Obesity, Drugmaker Says

Topline results add yet another potential reason for use of dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist

Apr 18, 2024
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Idaho's Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care Has Families Scrambling for Solutions

Ruling marks the first time the U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in on the issue

Apr 17, 2024
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Can Testosterone Aid Women's Menopausal Symptoms?

Some physicians prescribe the hormone to women, while others call for more data

Apr 16, 2024
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Brenzavvy vs Farxiga for T2D; PFAS in Seafood; 100 Deaths Linked to GLP-1 Drugs?

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Apr 16, 2024
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
High Lipoprotein(a) Levels' Hit on Heart Health Doesn't Discriminate

Atherogenic particle appeared to be a risk factor regardless of age, sex, race, diabetes status

Apr 15, 2024
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Anesthesiologist Convicted; Oldest Conjoined Twins Die; 'Donald Trump Did This'

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by app staff

Apr 15, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
No Link Between GLP-1 Drugs and Suicide, Says European Regulator

EMA announcement comes a few months after FDA's preliminary evaluation

Apr 12, 2024
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