Menopause treatment limited for women 9 Feb 2012 0 comments Profiling a woman’s symptoms to predict how long they are likely to experience the menopause could be an effective tool for clinicians as treatment options are increasingly limited, says a leading Australian endocrinologist.
Placebo adherence saves lives? 2 Feb 2012 0 comments Trial participants who conscientiously take their placebos die less than those who have worse adherence to placebos – and the association resists being explained away by confounding.
Male contraception via ultrasound? 2 Feb 2012 0 comments A few doses of ultrasound to the testes could provide men with a painless, effective form of contraception, a new study suggests.
Red wine researcher falsified data 19 Jan 2012 0 comments A researcher responsible for studies showing the cardiovascular health benefits of red wine has been found to have fabricated data in nearly 150 instances.
Endocrinology blogger call-out! 8 Dec 2011 0 comments Are you an endocrinologist who likes to write? Do you have thoughts and opinions about issues relevant to your field? Do you enjoy engaging with your colleagues?
Most patients with diabetic nephropathy will need dialysis 10 Nov 2011 0 comments The idea that most patients with type 2 diabetic nephropathy will die of CVD before they progress to a stage requiring dialysis is outdated, new Australian research suggests.
Diabetic foot ulcers signal time to screen for depression 10 Nov 2011 0 comments Patients with diabetic foot ulcers should be screened early for depression as they are twice as likely to die within five years if they are depressed.
Space flight doesn’t lower testosterone levels 10 Nov 2011 0 comments Aspiring astronauts and their endocrinologists can rest assured that trips in zero gravity will not result in decreased testosterone levels.
150 complaints made under mandatory provisions 10 Nov 2011 0 comments There have been 150 complaints made against doctors under mandatory reporting laws in the first year of the new national registration scheme.
Surge in diabetes 'hot spots' 10 Nov 2011 0 comments Local governments are being called to act urgently to tackle type 2 diabetes, as figures show a surge in the number of areas now diabetes 'hot spots'.
