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New Diabetes Medications and Holistic Management
November 3, 2025
Nearly one in four hospitalized 12patients in the U.S. has diabetes. These patients have almost twice the hospital readmission rate as those without diabetes, making it a critical area for...
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Should We Use Non-Insulin Diabetic Agents on Inpatients?
November 3, 2025
Since endocrinologists proved they could name studies equally as well as cardiologists with the RABBIT 2 and NICE SUGAR trials, guidelines have recommended the use of insulin for inpatients with...
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Parathyroidectomy Does Not Reduce Mortality or Morbidity in Mild Primary Hyperparathyroidism
December 1, 2022
Dr. Morvant Clinical question: Does parathyroidectomy improve mortality or morbidity in mild primary hyperparathyroidism? Background: It is known that in patients with severe hypercalcemia or...
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SGLT2 inhibitor use tied to fewer atrial arrhythmias
December 2, 2021
A prospective study of nearly 14,000 patients who received an implantable cardiac device suggests that SGLT2-inhibitor treatment cuts atrial arrhythmias.
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Advanced CKD doesn’t derail empagliflozin in EMPEROR-preserved
November 19, 2021
Study shows empagliflozin led to a consistent, significant relative risk reduction compared with placebo in the primary endpoint.
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Empagliflozin a winner in challenging arena of stabilized acute HF
November 19, 2021
Early in-hospital initiation of SGLT2 inhibitors “should be considered the new standard of care” in most patients with heart failure regardless of their ejection fraction, says an expert observer.
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EMPEROR-Preserved findings confirmed in ‘true’ HFpEF patients
November 17, 2021
A landmark trial proved empagliflozin’s efficacy in HFpEF, but many patients had “moderately reduced” EFs. The findings hold up even without them.
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Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency for the hospitalist
October 26, 2021
Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is an underrecognized cause of central adrenal insufficiency.
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Some diabetes drugs may lower risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes
October 19, 2021
Glucose-regulating medications may improve outcomes in COVID-19 patients with type 2 diabetes, a multinational retrospective cohort study suggests.
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Age, C-reactive protein predict COVID-19 death in diabetes
September 29, 2021
“This means we can easily identify patients early on in their hospital stay who will likely require more aggressive interventions to try and improve survival.”
