Endocrinology
- Crowned dens syndrome: Caution about asymptomatic calcification
An 88-year-old man developed fever, headache, and posterior neck pain resistant to initial therapy.
- Calcium pyrophosphate deposition and crowned dens syndrome
Patients are typically over age 65, often with significant leukocytosis and dramatically elevated inflammatory markers.
- Male and female pattern hair loss: Treatable and worth treating
Early recognition and treatment can help preserve as much hair as possible.
- How should you assess glycemic control if the hemoglobin A1c is inaccurate or uninterpretable?
Hemoglobin A1c is the standard but is not perfect. Alternatives are available.
- The role of SGLT-2 inhibitors in managing type 2 diabetes
These drugs improve glycemic control and offer cardiovascular and metabolic benefits.
- Long-term consequences of prematurity
Survivors of premature birth may have adverse health effects later in life.