CBT effective for hot-flushes: study 16 Feb 2012 0 comments Learning techniques such as paced breathing and relaxation can take the sting out of hot flushes for women following breast cancer treatment.
Aspirin not suitable for primary prevention 16 Feb 2012 0 comments Routine use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease is not warranted according to a new meta-analysis of randomised trials.
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…
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most patients with type 2 diabetic nephropathy will die of CVD before they progress to a stage requiring dialysis is outdated, new Australian research suggests.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.
