AACE Podcasts

Discover insights into the challenging landscape of Cushing syndrome, where adrenal variations require careful diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. In this podcast, Sina Jasim, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the AACE Clinical Reports (ACCR) and Associate Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, leads a compelling discussion on two unique cases featured in the ACCR article, Histopathologic Differences Between Adrenocorticotropic Hormone–Dependent and Adrenocorticotropic Hormone–Independent Adrenal Hyperplasia Causing Cushing Syndrome. Authors, Amir H Hamrahian, MD, Endocrinologist, Associate Professor, and Medical Director of the Comprehensive Adrenal Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Ezra Baraban, MD, Assistant Professor of Pathology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, explain the diagnostic challenges for each case, the decision-making process between medical and surgical approaches, and the critical role of pathology in guiding clinical care. Read the full case report in ACCR at https://www.aaceclinicalcasereports.com/article/S2376-0605(22)00066-9/fulltext.

Obesity is a complex, chronic disease of excessive or abnormally accumulated body fat that significantly increasing the risk of various medical conditions. As the most prevalent chronic disease in the United States—affecting 40% of the population—and impacting 1 in 8 people globally, finding reliable, clinically accurate, and patient-friendly information online can be challenging. To address this gap, AACE developed the “AACE Journey for Patients With Obesity,” a comprehensive resource designed to empower people with obesity to navigate their condition, treatment options, and wellness goals. In this episode, leading endocrinologists Elizabeth Bauer, MD, FACP; Cheryl Rosenfeld, DO, FACE, FACP, FSVM, ECNU; and Kenneth Izuora, MD, MBA, FACE, discuss the journey’s development using the latest guidelines, including the integration of adiposity-based chronic disease (ABCD) terminology, which addresses the stigma associated with obesity. They also highlight the collaboration with the Obesity Action Coalition to ensure the resource is patient-centered and explain how both patients and health care professionals can utilize it to enhance care and improve outcomes. Support for this podcast was provided in part by Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim.

Join Maria A. Mogollon, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, a Diabetes and Obesity Nurse Practitioner and former Internal Medicine physician in Venezuela, and Jeff Unger, MD, FAAFP, FACE, DACD, Director, Unger Primary Care Concierge Medical Group, renowned Board-Certified Family Physician, Diabetologist, and co-author of the AACE 2021 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Advanced Technology in the Management of Persons with Diabetes Mellitus, as they delve into crucial topics in diabetes technology. Key topics discussed include the benefits and cost-effectiveness of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) compared to traditional finger-stick methods, practical implementation into practice workflows, interpreting CGM data, and identifying ideal candidates for CGM use. Through case studies and practical examples, they address common concerns and barriers to CGM adoption, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals on how to have effective conversations with patients and integrate CGM technology into patient care.

Join endocrine experts Ty Carroll, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Vin Tangpricha, MD, PhD, FACE, Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine Practice (EP) and Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, as they delve into Dr. Carroll's groundbreaking EP article titled "Hormonal Contraceptive Use Is Associated With a Decreased Incidence of Hypothyroidism." Tune in as they discuss the study findings on the association between hormonal contraceptive use and reduced hypothyroidism risk, along with its limitations and implications for future research. View the full article in the Jan. 2024 issue of EP at https://www.endocrinepractice.org/article/S1530-891X(23)00715-2/abstract.

The frequency of hematospermia in transgender women is unknown, indicating a gap in current medical understanding. Join medical experts Tamar Reisman, MD, Clinical Endocrinologist at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Sina Jasim, MD, MPH, ACCR Editor-in-Chief and Associate Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, as they delve into a groundbreaking clinical case report titled "Hematospermia in a Transgender Woman with Evidence for Endometrial Tissue in the Prostate." Tune in as they discuss the highlights of the case, when to screen for endometriosis or ectopic Müllerian epithelial tissue growth in transgender women undergoing feminizing gender-affirming hormone therapy, and how to address challenges and barriers to patient care. View the full report in the Jan. 2024 issue of ACCR at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aace.2024.01.006.

Thyroid disease affects approximately 20 million Americans, leading many patients to turn to the internet for answers. However, amidst the vast array of information available online, distinguishing accurate information can be challenging. Recognizing this necessity, the endocrine experts at AACE have developed "The Journey For Patients With Thyroid Disease," an innovative resource devoted to educating and empowering individuals with thyroid disease to navigate their condition, treatment plan, and wellness goals. In this podcast, endocrine experts Alex Tessnow, MD, ECNU, FACE, Cheryl Rosenfeld, DO, FACE, FACP, FSVM, ECNU, and Kenneth Izuora, MD, MBA, FACE, delve into the development, significance, and accessibility of this patient resource. Key topics discussed include the meticulous crafting of the journey into a meta-map using the latest AACE guidelines, the importance of providing patients with resources beyond the clinical setting, and how this resource serves as an invaluable tool for both patients and clinicians, providing timely updates on the latest clinical advancements for thyroid care. Support for this podcast was provided in part by AbbVie and Amgen Rare Disease.

Join endocrine expert Janet B. McGill, MD, MA, FACE, FACP, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research at Washington University School of Medicine, and moderator Sina Jasim, MD, MPH, ACCR Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, and Endocrine Neoplasia Specialist at Washington University School of Medicine, as they discuss diabetes clinical case reports from the July/August 2023 issue of ACCR. Dr. McGill presents two key cases, MODY5 and Serous Ovarian Carcinoma in 17q12 Recurrent Deletion Syndrome, — a case of a young woman whose monogenic diabetes was diagnosed after a pathogenic ~1.8 Mb loss of 17q12 was found on the chromosomal microarray of her serous ovarian carcinoma and identifying a disease association not previously reported. The second case was on the maturity-onset of diabetes of the young (MODY), ABCC8-Related Monogenic Diabetes Presenting Like Type 1 Diabetes in an Adolescent, — a case of type 1 diabetes diagnoses during adolescence, and how the patient was treated with intensive insulin therapy for 17 years before genetic testing showed a pathogenic mutation of the ABCC8 gene. Access the key teaching points and view the full cases of MODY5 and Serous Ovarian Carcinoma in 17q12 Recurrent Deletion Syndrome at: https://www.aaceclinicalcasereports.com/article/S2376-0605(23)00093-7/fulltext and ABCC8-Related Monogenic Diabetes Presenting Like Type 1 Diabetes in an Adolescent at: https://www.aaceclinicalcasereports.com/article/S2376-0605(23)00086-X/fulltext

Parathyroid cysts (PC) are a rare cause of neck masses, with an ectopic intrathyroidal location being even rarer. Join endocrine experts Victor J. Bernet, MD, FACE, FACP, Director, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship Program at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, and Sina Jasim,  MD, MPH, ACCR Editor-In-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, and Endocrine Neoplasia Specialist at Washington University School of Medicine, as they discuss the clinical case report, A Middle-aged Woman With Recurrent Intrathyroidal Parathyroid Cyst Treated With Ethanol Sclerotherapy, which presents a case of a recurrent intrathyroidal cyst successfully treated with ethanol sclerotherapy. Key topics discussed include the sclerosis efficacy in orthotopically positioned PCs, how ethanol sclerotherapy is an effective treatment option for recurrent intrathyroidal PCs, and important teaching points of this case. Visit https://www.aaceclinicalcasereports.com/article/S2376-0605(23)00131-1/fulltext to read the full AACE Clinical Case Report.

Join clinical experts David Lieb, MD, FACE, Jennifer N. Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM, and Vin Tangpricha, MD, PhD, FACE, as they discuss the 2022 AACE diabetes guideline updates and address the issue, “How Should Hypoglycemia Be Managed?” Key topics include how to put the guideline into practice particularly in primary care settings, how to characterize which people with diabetes should be prescribed glucagon to manage low blood sugar levels, and how to incorporate ready-to-use glucagon into hypoglycemia treatment plans for people with diabetes. Support for this podcast is provided by Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Minimally invasive procedures are now more widely used for benign and some low-risk cancerous thyroid tumors. In certain cases of papillary thyroid microcarcinomas; and if those are positioned in a favorable location, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) offers a less invasive treatment option compared to traditional surgical approaches. Listen to Leonardo Guimarães Rangel, MD, Head and Neck Surgeon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and international expert in minimally invasive procedures in thyroid tumors, present his Visual Vignette on Radiofrequency Ablation of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinomas,  moderated by Sina Jasim, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, and Endocrine Neoplasia Specialist at Washington University School of Medicine. Key topics include procedure safety, determining the right patient and nodule candidate, follow-up care, challenges, and future outcomes. Visit https://www.aaceclinicalcasereports.com/article/S2376-0605(22)00010-4/fulltext to view and read the full AACE Visual Vignette.