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FDA Panel Backs Palovarotene for Ultra-Rare Bone Disorder

Members push aside data concerns, endorse retinoid for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

Jun 29, 2023
FDA ADCOMM palovarotene over a photo of a skeleton of a person who suffered from fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
FDA Staff Weighs 'Alternative' Data on Retinoid for Rare Bone Disorder

Challenges of drug development in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva on full display

Jun 27, 2023
FDA ADCOMM palovarotene over a photo of a skeleton of a person who suffered from fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
BMI Alone Falling Out of Favor as a Way to Assess Healthy Weight

Tool is still useful, but should be used in concert with other measures, experts suggest

Jun 27, 2023
 A photo of a female physician discussing her male patients body mass index.
When Wegovy Doesn't Work for Weight Loss

Some people just don't respond; others have such severe side effects they need to stop

Jun 27, 2023
A photo of an advertisement for weight loss injections on a subway platform in New York City.
Two T1D Patients Achieve Insulin Independence After Stem Cell Transplants

These were patients with "really debilitating diabetes," says investigator

Jun 27, 2023
ADA over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Another Online SARMs Retailer Gets a Warning From the FDA

Warrior Labz SARMS markets several drugs they claim could address weight loss, muscle growth

Jun 22, 2023
A photo of Warrior Labz SARMS products.
Dioxin Exposure Linked to Thyroid Dysfunction

Decreasing animal fat intake might reduce risks

Jun 21, 2023
ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.
ENDO 2023 Roundup: More Imcivree Data; Statement on Aging; Novel Hypoparathyroid Tx

Some more highlights from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting

Jun 20, 2023
ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.
Clinicians: Pay Attention to Body Image Concerns in Patients With PCOS

The first step is "acknowledging it, supporting, and listening," researcher says

Jun 18, 2023
ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.
No Increase in Major Cardiac Events With Testosterone-Replacement Therapy

Men with hypogonadism and heart disease or risk factors saw no increased risk vs placebo

Jun 16, 2023
ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.
High-Dose Leptin Reversed Severe Genetic Obesity in Two Patients

Metreleptin doses several times higher than recommended brought weight down to near normal

Jun 14, 2023
 A computer rendering of fat cells.
Obesity Changes Brain Forever? More Metformin/Long COVID Data; Ro Stops Wegovy Ads

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Jun 13, 2023
Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.
Airlines Need to Let Wheelchair Users Use Them on Planes, AMA Members Say

Rescheduling testosterone also under discussion at annual meeting

Jun 12, 2023
AMA over a photo of the lobby of Hyatt Regency Chicago.
AMA Urged to Do More to Safeguard Adolescent Gender-Affirming Care

Association needs to move from passive support to proactive protection, delegate says

Jun 11, 2023
AMA over a photo of the lobby of Hyatt Regency Chicago.
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