Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

SMJ Article | Perspectives

Know Your Guidelines Series: Diagnosis and Management of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Primary Care and Endocrinology Clinical Settings

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents a spectrum of liver disease without ongoing or significant alcohol use that ranges from hepatic steatosis to cirrhosis. NAFLD is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, and dyslipidemia.1,2 Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) represents the progression of NAFLD with at least...

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SMJ Article | Original Article

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Helicobacter pylori Eradication in a Clinical Population

Objectives: Eradication of Helicobacter pylori reduces the risk of gastric cancer (GC). Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are known to be at increased risk for GC. In a cohort of H. pylori-positive individuals, we assessed whether those with T2DM were at risk of persistent infection following H. pylori...

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Abstract | November 17, 2023

Maternal Cardiac Arrest Secondary to an Avulsion of the Ovarian Vein from the Inferior Vena Cava ian vein from the inferior vena cava.

We present a case of a patient who underwent cardiac arrest in the immediate postpartum period secondary to an avulsion of the right ovarian vein from the inferior vena cava (IVC).

Posted in: Women’s Health Endocrine Issues2

Abstract | November 17, 2023

Clinical Presentation of Usher Syndrome Type 1B (USH1B) in a 10-Month-Old Infant: A Case Report

Usher Syndrome is a genetically inherited condition characterized by congenital sensorineural hearing loss as well as progressive vision loss secondary to retinitis pigmentosa.

Posted in: Women’s Health Endocrine Issues2

SMJ Article | Review Article

A Comprehensive Review of COVID-19–Associated Endocrine Manifestations

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has played a significant part in systematic damage, affecting lives and leading to significant mortality. The endocrine system is one of the systems affected by this pandemic outbreak. The relationship between them has been identified in previous and ongoing research. The mechanism through which severe acute...

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SMJ Article | Original Article

Retrospective Analysis of Hospitalized Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated with Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist Therapy

 Objectives: The use and overall benefit of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist therapy for hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has limited data regarding impact and safety. We studied the impact and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy in hospitalized DM patients with...

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SMJ Article | Original Article

CME Article: Reducing Infection Rates with Enhanced Preoperative Diabetes Mellitus Diagnosis and Optimization Processes

Objectives: Hyperglycemia and increased preoperative hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) are associated with perioperative morbidity and death. For nonurgent operations, adequate glycemic control before surgery is recommended. Our surgical practice needed a process for preoperative diabetes mellitus (DM) diagnosis and glycemic optimization. Methods: Our review of the existing preoperative evaluation process found...

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CME Course | Free | Credits: 1.0

Reducing Infection Rates with Enhanced Preoperative Diabetes Mellitus Diagnosis and Optimization Processes

Target Audience Southern Medical Journal (SMJ) is an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty Journal, and articles span the spectrum of medical topics, providing timely, up-to-date information for primary care physicians and specialists alike. The SMJ enables physicians to provide the best possible care to patients in this age of rapidly changing modern medicine.  Therefore, the...

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CME Course | Free | Credits: 1.0

Pregnancy-Associated Diabetes Mellitus and Stillbirths by Race and Ethnicity among Hospitalized Pregnant Women in the United States

Target Audience Southern Medical Journal (SMJ) is an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty Journal, and articles span the spectrum of medical topics, providing timely, up-to-date information for primary care physicians and specialists alike. The SMJ enables physicians to provide the best possible care to patients in this age of rapidly changing modern medicine.  Therefore, the...

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SMJ Article | Original Article

CME Article: Pregnancy-Associated Diabetes Mellitus and Stillbirths by Race and Ethnicity among Hospitalized Pregnant Women in the United States

Objectives: Racial disparities in preexisting diabetes mellitus (PDM) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) remain largely unexplored. We examined national PDM and GDM prevalence trends by race/ethnicity and the association between these conditions and fetal death. Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of 69,539,875 pregnancy-related hospitalizations from 2002 to 2017...

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