New research shows that using text-messaging intervention with patients that have Type II Diabetes may help reduce HbA1c in patients with high HbA1c baselines (>8%). The study’s objective was to explore the effectiveness of EpxDiabetes, a novel digital health intervention, in improving hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and fasting blood glucose (FBG) among patients with uncontrolled diabetes. EpxDiabetes is a proactive […]
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Faculty contributors to Vitamin D, Fourth Edition
Drs. Amy E. Riek, Rithwick Rajagopal, and Carlos Bernal-Mizrachi co-authored Chapter 32 of the Vitamin D book, Fourth Edition, Volume 1: Biochemistry, Physiology and Diagnostics. The chapter is titled: Vitamin D and the Cardiovascular System. Vitamin D: Volume One: Biochemistry, Physiology and Diagnostics, Fourth Edition, presents the latest information from international experts in endocrinology, bone […]
R. Ariel Gomez, MD speaking at the MOD seminar
Dr. R. Ariel Gomez with the Pediatric Center of Excellence in Nephrology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine will be presenting at the Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Seminar on October 26th at 10:30 am in Schwarz Auditorium. The title of his talk is “Regulation of Renin Cell Identity and Homeostasis.” Dr. R. Ariel Gomez received his […]
Updates from the ADA’s 77th Scientific Sessions
Drs. McGill, Hughes, and Carol Recklein attended the T1D Exchange clinical trials meeting, with Davida Kruger, recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award. Jeffrey R. Millman, PhD, assistant professor of medicine and biomedical engineering with the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research, describes his work with stem cells to produce beta cells. These […]
Cause of inflammation in diabetes identified (Links to an external site)
Washington University Pituitary Center
The Washington University Pituitary Center under the direction of neurosurgeon Albert H. Kim, M.D., Ph.D., and endocrinologist Julie Silverstein, M.D. provides multidisciplinary and comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a variety of pituitary disorders and conditions. Pituitary Center video Some of the conditions and disorders treated by the multidisciplinary teams at Washington University Pituitary Center are • […]