How Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Like Ozempic or Mounjaro, Work?
Jun 14, 2024 · GLP-1 receptor agonists also bind to the GLP-1 receptors on certain neurons in the brain to decrease hunger and increase satiety. They have been shown to slow gastric emptying within the first hour of eating, resulting in the feeling of being full. Patients who use GLP-1 receptor agonists experience reduced appetite and hunger, lower preference ...
Oral and Transdermal Estrogen Dose Equivalents
Elestrin. Plant derived: Soy, Rapeseed, Pine tree wood. 1 pump (0.87g/d) = 0.0125mg estradiol. 2 pumps (1.7g/d) = 0.0375mg estradiol. Estrogel. Plant derived: Oil seed, Soy, Pine tree wood. No comparison studies done in U.S. Rate of delivery is 35µg/day which is therapeutically equivalent to Climara 50µg/day. 17-β estradiol*.
FDA Approves Xigduo XR for Type 2 Diabetes - Endocrinology …
Oct 31, 2014 · The FDA has approved once-daily Xigduo XR, a novel combination of dapagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release, to treat type 2 diabetes, according to a press release. The drug is the first to combine the sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor dapagliflozin, marketed as Farxiga in the United States, with the biguanide metformin ...
Type 2 Diabetes Medications That Induce Weight Loss
Mar 22, 2024 · A weight loss of 5% to 15% can improve obesity-related complications. 1,2. There are approved medications to help treat obesity, including phentermine (Lomaira®), orlistat (Alli®), topiramate (Trokendi XR®), and naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave®). However, these are not indicated to treat type 2 diabetes. 3.
Sellar Mass - Endocrinology Advisor
Dec 7, 2022 · Sellar masses (SMs) are adenoma bodies that are typically located on or around the pituitary gland, specifically near the sella turcica. 1,2 Sellar masses are known to account for approximately 10% to 15% of all intracranial neoplasms. 3,4 and are responsible for a myriad of visual, neurological, and hormonal deficiencies. 3 Pituitary adenomas ...
Gender-Affirming Surgery Rare Among Transgender Children in US
Aug 2, 2024 · The rate of gender-affirming surgery among TGD individuals was 5.3 per 100,000 adults, 2.1 per 100,000 adolescents aged 15 to 17 years, 0.1 per 100,000 adolescents aged 13 to 14 years, and 0 among children aged 12 years and younger. Most gender-affirming procedures were chest-related among adults (59.7%) and children and adolescents (96.4%).
How Should High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Be Addressed?
Oct 29, 2019 · Lp (a) is an independent risk factor for both CV disease and calcific aortic valve stenosis. Serum levels of Lp (a) should be used to determine CV risk linked to Lp (a). HEART UK outlines Lp (a) levels of 32 to 90 nmol/L as being associated with minor risk, 90 to 200 nmol/L associated with moderate risk, 200 to 400 nmol/L associated with high ...
Addison's Disease: New Guideline Details Diagnosis and Treatment
The Endocrine Society has issued its first ever clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of primary adrenal insufficiency — a life-threatening endocrine disorder characterized by the insufficient production of glucocorticoids and/or mineralocorticoids by the adrenal cortex. Commonly known as Addison’s disease, primary ...
Central Hypothyroidism - Endocrinology Advisor
Nov 17, 2022 · Central hypothyroidism symptoms include 1,2: intolerance to cold and decreased sweating. dry skin and hair. fatigue, drowsiness, and headache. constipation. muscle cramps. changes in sleep and menstrual cycles. unexplained weight gain, along with swelling or puffiness. anxiety, depression, or memory loss.
The 2024 Update to the American Diabetes Association Standards …
Jan 12, 2024 · The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has updated its guidelines for the “Standards of Care” for patients with diabetes. The report has been published in Diabetes Care.. In the 2024 update, the ADA focused on patient-centered care, person-first language, and updated screening and treatment approaches based on the latest clinical evidence.