The HCPLive endocrinology page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on endocrine system conditions. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for diabetes, hormonal disease, and more.
April 30th 2024
The HCPLive Endocrinology month in review for April 2024 spotlights SURMOUNT-OSA, STEP HFpEF DM, new ACP guidelines for T2D, and more!
ACE’s and ARBs Not Linked to COVID-19 Mortality But Hypertension Doubles Risk
June 9th 2020Hypertensive patients have a two-fold increased risk of dying from the coronavirus COVID-19 compared to patients without high blood pressure, according to new research published in the European Heart Journal. In addition, if the hypertension is untreated, the risk is greater.
Mortality Estimates in Elderly Atherosclerosis Patients Improved By Knowledge of Exercise Habits
June 9th 2020When asked to elderly patients undergoing coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans, the results of a single question offer providers a better understanding of the individual’s risk of death: "On a scale of 1 - 10, how much do you exercise (0-none, 10-always)?"
Chemical Exposure May Cause Early Menopause
June 3rd 2020Women exposed to Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), a chemical commonly used in nonstick and waterproof products and firefighting foams, experience menopause earlier according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
57th ERA-EDTA Congress: Virtual Press Conference on Coronavirus and the Kidneys June 5th
May 29th 2020SARS-CoV-2 affects renal function, and some patients have been known to develop acute kidney injury (AKI). Kidney patients are also at greater risk from coronavirus. On June 5 at 3.30 pm CEST, experts will convene in a special online Zoom session of the ERA-EDTA (European Renal Association and European Dialysis and Transplant Association). to discuss the relationship between coronavirus and kidney function.
COVID-19 Video Series: A Discussion On Obesity With Harold Bays, MD
May 28th 2020This week I spoke with Endocrinologist Harold Bays, where we discuss the problem of obesity, and the challenges of working with obese and diabetic patients to help manage their weight and stay healthy. Dr. Bays is the director of the Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center, as well as an expert in obesity and lipid medicine, and has some great insights for both clinicians and patients alike.