Update in Endocrinology: Evidence Published in 2014
Authors: Jennifer B. Green
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2015)

Updates5 May 2015Update in Endocrinology: Evidence Published in 2014Jennifer B. Green, MDJennifer B. Green, MDFrom Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/M15-0153 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail This update summarizes 8 articles published in 2014 that significantly advanced our understanding of an endocrine-related condition. Publications were identified from core clinical journals by searching PubMed and ACP JournalWise for keywords related to major subspecialty areas within endocrinology. Selected articles addressed prevalent conditions of public health importance and were judged likely to appeal to a broad audience and have findings pertinent to safety and value of care.The studies chosen that are relevant to diabetes and obesity present a new lifestyle option for diabetes prevention; alert us to commonly used drug combinations that increase hypoglycemia risk; and review the ...References1. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Research Group. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): description of lifestyle intervention. Diabetes Care. 2002;25:2165-71. [PMID: 12453955] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar2. Estruch R, Martínez-González MA, Corella D, et al; PREDIMED Study Investigators. Effects of a Mediterranean-style diet on cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2006;145:1-11. [PMID: 16818923] LinkGoogle Scholar3. Sjöström L, Lindroos AK, Peltonen M, et al; Swedish Obese Subjects Study Scientific Group. Lifestyle, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk factors 10 years after bariatric surgery. N Engl J Med. 2004;351:2683-93. [PMID: 15616203] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. Knaus WA, Draper EA, Wagner DP, Zimmerman JE. APACHE II: a severity of disease classification system. Crit Care Med. 1985;13:818-29. [PMID: 3928249] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: From Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.Disclosures: Disclosures can be viewed at www.acponline.org/authors/icmje/ConflictOfInterestForms.do?msNum=M15-0153.Corresponding Author: Jennifer B. Green, MD, Division of Endocrinology, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3850, 2400 Pratt Street, Room 7039, North Pavilion, Durham, NC 27705; e-mail, [email protected]duke.edu.Author Contributions: Conception and design: J.B. Green.Analysis and interpretation of the data: J.B. Green.Drafting of the article: J.B. Green.Critical revision of the article for important intellectual content: J.B. Green.Final approval of the article: J.B. Green.Statistical expertise: J.B. Green.Collection and assembly of data: J.B. Green.This article was published online first at www.annals.org on 30 April 2015. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 5 May 2015Volume 162, Issue 9Page: W91-W95KeywordsBariatric surgeryCalciumCancer treatmentDietHypoglycemiaNiacinThyroidThyroid carcinomaVitamin D ePublished: 5 May 2015 Issue Published: 5 May 2015 CopyrightCopyright © 2015 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF DownloadLoading ...