The TSH Index provides an accurate estimate of the severity of pituitary dysfunction in hypopituitary patients based on simple thyroid function tests. Clinical Endocrinology
A study shows that the likelihood of excessive daytime sleepiness in obese children is greater vs nonobese children at any given level of severity of obstructive sleep apnea. Medscape Medical News
A review of randomized controlled trials suggests that tight glycemic control offers uncertain benefits at the expense of complex treatment programs, hypoglycemia, weight gain, and costs. Medscape Medical News
Inadequate nutrient intake was associated with a greater risk for anemia in postmenopausal women, according to an observational study. Medscape Medical News
Liraglutide remains effective in the treatment of type 2 diabetes even if patients develop antibodies to it, according to a pooled analysis of four phase III trials. Reuters Health Information
A systematic review suggests that bariatric surgery is effective in obese children and adolescents, but a cautious approach is warranted. Medscape Medical News
