Join host Chase Hendrickson, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in a discussion about a study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism that reports the relationship between body mass index and percent body fat in terms of defining overweight and obesity. He talks with Andrew Kraftson, MD, from the University of Michigan and guest expert Beverly Tchang, MD, from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. The article featured this month, by Potter et al, was first published in JCEM in May 2024: “Defining Overweight and Obesity by Percent Body Fat Instead of Body Mass Index.” Show notes can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series/efl058-bmi-vs-percent-body-fat-in-defining-obesity — podcast home page: https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series

Join host Chase Hendrickson, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in a discussion about a study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism that gives insight into how we should wean patients off long-term glucocorticoid use and how successful that typically is. He talks with Salila Kurra, MD, from Columbia University and guest expert Felix Beuschlein, MD, from University Clinic Zurich in Switzerland. The article featured this month, by Arshad et al, was published in the November 2024 issue of JCEM: “A Retrospective Study on Weaning Glucocorticoids and Recovery of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis.” Show notes can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series/efl057-weaning-glucocorticoids-and-hpa-recovery — podcast home page: https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series

Join host Chase Hendrickson, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in a discussion about a recent article in Journal of the Endocrine Society assessing plasma renin in the management of individuals with primary adrenal insufficiency. He talks with Jill Wagoner, MD, from the University of Nebraska and guest expert Irina Bancos, MD, from Mayo Clinic. The article featured this month, by Piazzola et al, was published in the November 2024 issue of JES: “Plasma Renin: A Useful Marker for Mineralocorticoid Adjustment in Patients With Primary Adrenal Insufficiency.” Show notes can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series/efl056-renin-measurements-in-primary-adrenal-insufficiency — podcast home page: https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series

Join host Chase Hendrickson, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in a discussion about a recent systematic review and meta-analysis in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism about the role for T3 replacement in the treatment of people with hypothyroidism. He talks with Andrew Crawford, MD, from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and guest expert James Hennessey, MD, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The article featured this month, by Esberard de Lima Beltrão et al, was first published online in JCEM in September 2024: “Treatment Preferences in Patients With Hypothyroidism.” Show notes can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series/efl055-t3-replacement-in-the-treatment-of-hypothyroidism — podcast home page: https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series

Join host Chase Hendrickson, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in a discussion about a recent article in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism providing data in support of metformin being renal protective. He talks with Steven D. Wittlin, MD, from the University of Rochester Medical Center and guest expert Silvio Inzucchi, MD, medical director of the Yale Medicine Diabetes Center. The article featured this month, by Wang et al, was first published online in JCEM in July 2024: “Renal Protective Effect of Metformin in Type 2 Diabetes Patients.” Show notes can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series/efl054-renal-protection-of-metformin — podcast home page: https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series

Join host Chase Hendrickson, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in a discussion about a recent article in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism about the impact of molecular testing for indeterminate thyroid nodules. He talks with Anupam Kotwal, MD, from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and guest expert Sarah Mayson, MD, from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The article featured this month, by Lévesque et al, was first published online in May 2024: “Publicly Funded Molecular Testing of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: Canada’s Experience.” Show notes can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series/efl053-the-cost-effectiveness-of-molecular-testing-for-indeterminate-thyroid-nodules — podcast home page: https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series

Join host Chase Hendrickson, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in a discussion about a recent article in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism about the benefits of surgical cure of primary hyperparathyroidism in women with osteopenia. He talks with Alyson Myers, MD, from Albert Einsten College of Medicine, and guest expert Natalie Cusano, MD, from the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University and the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. The article featured this month, by Frey et al, was published in the June 2024 issue of JCEM: “Parathyroidectomy Improves Bone Density in Women With Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Preoperative Osteopenia.” Show notes can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series/efl052-osteopenia-as-a-surgical-indication-in-primary-hyperparathyroidism — podcast home page: https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series

Join host Chase Hendrickson, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in a discussion about a recent article in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism about polycystic ovarian syndrome. He talks with Anna Goldman, MD, from Harvard Medical School, and guest expert David Ehrmann, MD, from the University of Chicago. The article featured this month, by van der Ham et al, was first published online in JCEM in May 2024: “Clustering Identifies Subtypes With Different Phenotypic Characteristics in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” Show notes can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series/efl051-pcos-subtypes-redux — podcast home page: https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series

Join host Chase Hendrickson, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in a discussion recorded in front of an audience at ENDO 2024 in Boston. He talks about a recent article in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism with Amal Shibli-Rahhal, MD, from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, and guest expert Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan, MD, from the American University of Beirut, along with four fellows who submitted questions ahead of time. The article featured this month, by Bauer et al, was first published online in JCEM in January 2024: “Bisphosphonate Use and Risk of Atypical Femoral Fractures: A Danish Case-Cohort Study With Blinded Radiographic Review.” Show notes can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series/efl050-bisphosphonates-and-atypical-femoral-fractures — podcast home page: https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series

Join host Chase Hendrickson, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, as we begin our fifth season of the podcast with a discussion about a recent article in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism with Katie Guttenberg, MD, from UTHealth Houston, and guest expert Odelia B. Cooper, MD, from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The article featured this month, by Demir et al, was first published online in JCEM in March 2024: “Machine Learning May Be an Alternative to BIPSS in the Differential Diagnosis of ACTH-dependent Cushing Syndrome.” Show notes can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series/efl049-artificial-intelligence-in-the-diagnosis-of-cushing-syndrome — podcast home page: https://www.endocrine.org/journals/endocrine-feedback-loop-podcast-series. Announcement: If you will be at ENDO 2024 in Boston, come to a live recording of the podcast at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, in the ENDO Expo Theater.