August 2021 Metabolic Disease Related News from our Partners at Consultant 360

Maternal Thyroid Function in Pregnancy and Subsequent Outcomes
Sun Y. Lee, MD, MSc, answers our questions about her recent retrospective cohort study, which demonstrated that maternal subclinical hypothyroidism may impact certain pregnancy outcomes.

Akira Sekikawa, MD, PhD, on the Association of Atherosclerosis and BMD in Middle-Aged Men
In this podcast, Akira Sekikawa, MD, PhD, talks about his research on the association of atherosclerosis and bone mineral density in an international cohort of middle-aged men. 

3 Questions About the Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss on Diabetes
Results of a new study show that major weight loss has the same impact on diabetes remission whether through weight loss surgery or diet. In this Q&A, lead researcher Samuel Klein, MD, answers our questions about these findings.

5 Questions About Hyperthyroidism and Mental Health Disorders
Sarah J. Zader, MD, and Melissa A. Buryk, MD, answer our questions about their new study, which indicated a clear association between hyperthyroidism and mental health conditions in pediatric patients.

3 Questions About Hypertension During Pregnancy and Later Menopause Symptoms
Results of a new study reveal the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy with increased menopause symptoms later on. Lead author Stephanie Faubion, MD, answered our questions about her team’s study and its results.