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Urinary Free Cortisol Thresholds Sharpen the Differential Diagnosis of ACTH-Dependent Cushing’s Syndrome

By MedXY 05/03/2026

A Spanish multicenter validation study shows that urinary free cortisol expressed as multiples of the upper limit of normal can meaningfully stratify the likelihood of ectopic ACTH secretion versus Cushing’s disease.

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Cost-Effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Combined with Remote Patient Monitoring in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes

By MedXY 05/03/2026

A landmark simulation study demonstrates that adding remote patient monitoring to continuous glucose monitoring in pediatric T1D patients significantly improves QALYs and is highly cost-effective compared to standard care.

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Visceral Fat Predicts Diabetic Kidney Disease Differently in Men and Women, With a High-Risk Signal in Leaner Men

By MedXY 05/03/2026

In a 93,532-person prospective diabetes cohort, visceral fat area independently predicted incident diabetic kidney disease, with striking sex- and BMI-specific patterns, including a U-shaped risk curve in men and elevated risk in low-VFA men.

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Show Lower Heart Failure Risk Versus DPP-4 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes

By MedXY 05/02/2026

New research comparing diabetes medications reveals GLP-1 receptor agonists lower heart failure hospitalization risk compared to DPP-4 inhibitors, while showing similar risk to SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes patients.

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Oral Glucose Absorption Enhanced in Early Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

By MedXY 04/30/2026

New research reveals accelerated glucose absorption in early MASLD patients, independent of gastric emptying. This metabolic alteration may drive liver disease progression before hepatic insulin resistance develops.

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Early MASLD Is Associated With Enhanced Oral Glucose Absorption Independent of Gastric Emptying

By MedXY 04/30/2026

Stable-isotope OGTT data suggest that early MASLD is linked to higher oral glucose absorption, independent of gastric emptying, with preserved hepatic insulin suppression but impaired peripheral glucose clearance.

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Microplastics in Human Thyroid: A Potential Trigger for Autoimmune Thyroiditis

By MedXY 04/29/2026

Microplastics detected in thyroid tissues show higher concentrations in autoimmune thyroiditis patients, suggesting a potential environmental link to thyroid autoimmunity.

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Ethnicity, Migration, and Mental Health: Independent Risk Factors Persist in Type 2 Diabetes Disparities

By MedXY 04/29/2026

A cohort study reveals persistent ethnic disparities in type 2 diabetes risk, with migration status and mental health conditions as independent contributors, highlighting unmet needs in addressing structural determinants of health inequalities.

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AI-Driven Insights into Incidental Thyroid Findings: Prevalence, Clinical Impact, and the Overdiagnosis Dilemma

By MedXY 04/29/2026

A retrospective cohort study using AI to analyze radiology reports reveals high prevalence of incidental thyroid findings, strong association with diagnostic cascades, and potential overdiagnosis of low-risk thyroid cancers.

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Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity: A Promising Strategy for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

By MedXY 04/29/2026

Brief, intermittent bouts of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity during daily routines may significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults who do not engage in leisure-time exercise.

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Real-Time CGM Outperforms SMBG in Glycemic Control for Type 2 Diabetes on Basal Insulin Plus Modern Therapies

By MedXY 04/29/2026

The FreeDM2 trial demonstrates that real-time CGM significantly improves HbA1c levels compared to SMBG in adults with type 2 diabetes on basal insulin and modern therapies, with sustained benefits over 32 weeks.

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Prolonged TSH Suppression in Postmenopausal Thyroid Cancer Patients Linked to Worse Cardiovascular and Quality-of-Life Outcomes

By MedXY 04/28/2026

Study finds long-term TSH suppression in postmenopausal women with thyroid cancer correlates with poorer cardiovascular health, reduced quality of life, and increased osteoporosis risk compared to controls.

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Exercise Snacks Improve Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: A Real-World Randomized Crossover Study

By MedXY 04/28/2026

A study demonstrates that short bursts of vigorous bodyweight exercise reduce postprandial hyperglycemia and glycemic variability in individuals with type 2 diabetes, offering a practical intervention for glucose management.

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Endocrine Profile in Pediatric Bardet-Biedl Syndrome: Insights from a Large Multidisciplinary Cohort

By MedXY 04/28/2026

A retrospective study of 135 pediatric BBS patients reveals high prevalence of obesity (77.6%) and short stature (21.1%), with low rates of hypogonadism, hypothyroidism, and glucose metabolism disorders compared to adult populations.

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Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Vascular Protection: Mitigating Systemic and Ocular Risks in High-Risk Type 2 Diabetes

By MedXY 04/27/2026

A large-scale cohort study demonstrates that GLP-1 RAs significantly reduce macrovascular and microvascular complications, including proliferative retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion, in patients with pre-existing diabetic retinopathy.

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Brolucizumab Outperforms Laser Therapy in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: Insights from the CONDOR Trial

By MedXY 04/27/2026

The CONDOR trial demonstrates brolucizumab's superiority over panretinal photocoagulation in preserving vision and reducing disease progression in proliferative diabetic retinopathy, offering a potential shift in treatment paradigms.

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68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT Predicts Postoperative Outcomes in Primary Aldosteronism Surgery

By MedXY 04/27/2026

68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT parameters correlate with clinical success post-adrenalectomy in primary aldosteronism, offering prognostic insights linked to histopathologic subtypes and CXCR4 expression.

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Combination Therapy with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and SGLT-2 Inhibitors Reduces Liver and Cardiovascular Risks in MASLD and Type 2 Diabetes

By MedXY 04/25/2026

A study reveals that combining GLP-1 receptor agonists with SGLT-2 inhibitors significantly lowers the risk of major adverse liver and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with MASLD and type 2 diabetes compared to monotherapy.

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uGMI: A More Accurate Alternative to HbA1c for Diabetes Management

By MedXY 04/24/2026

The updated glucose management indicator (uGMI) significantly improves alignment with HbA1c, reducing discordance, particularly in high and low glucose ranges, offering clinicians a more reliable tool for diabetes monitoring.

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Long-term Air Pollution Linked to Adverse Body Composition Changes in Older Adults with Metabolic Syndrome

By MedXY 04/24/2026

A study of 1,454 older adults with metabolic syndrome reveals that long-term exposure to air pollutants like black carbon, PM2.5, and NO2 is associated with increased fat mass and decreased lean mass, persisting over three years, particularly in those under 65.