Leandro Kasuki, Elisa Lamback, Ximene Antunes, Mônica R Gadelha
{"title":"Biomarkers of response to treatment in acromegaly.","authors":"Leandro Kasuki, Elisa Lamback, Ximene Antunes, Mônica R Gadelha","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2293107","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2293107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Medical treatment of acromegaly is based in a `trial and error` approach. First-generation somatostatin receptor ligands (fg-SRL) are prescribed as first-line medical therapy to the vast majority of patients, despite lack of disease control in approximately 60% of patients. However, other drugs used in acromegaly treatment are available (cabergoline, pasireotide and pegvisomant).</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>In this article, we review and discuss the biomarkers of response to medical treatment in acromegaly.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Biomarkers for fg-SRL that can already be applied in clinical practice are: gender, age, pretreatment GH and IGF-I levels, cytokeratin granulation pattern, and the expression of somatostatin receptor type 2. Using biomarkers of response could guide treatment towards precision medicine with greater efficacy and lower costs.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"71-80"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138801050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elena Rosato, Francesca Sciarra, Marianna Minnetti, Anisa Degjoni, Mary Anna Venneri
{"title":"Clinical management of androgen excess and defect in women.","authors":"Elena Rosato, Francesca Sciarra, Marianna Minnetti, Anisa Degjoni, Mary Anna Venneri","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2279537","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2279537","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hyperandrogenism and hypoandrogenism are complex disorders involving multiple-organ systems. While androgen excess is a well-characterized condition, androgen deficiency still needs diagnostic criteria, as there are no specific cutoffs.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>We highlight the most recent findings on the role of androgens in female pathophysiology, investigating clinically relevant conditions of androgen insufficiency or excess throughout a woman's life, and their possible therapeutic management.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) should be considered as first-line therapy for the management of menstrual irregularity and/or clinical hyperandrogenism in adolescents with a clear diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). There are limited evidence-based data regarding specific types or doses of COCs for management of PCOS in women; however, the lowest effective estrogen dose should be considered for treatment. Despite evidence regarding safety, efficacy, and clinical use, testosterone therapy has not been approved for women by most regulatory agencies for treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). The long-term safety for treatments with testosterone is still to be evaluated, and this review highlights the need for more research in this area.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"21-35"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89717534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Roberta Modica, Alessia Liccardi, Roberto Minotta, Giuseppe Cannavale, Elio Benevento, Annamaria Colao
{"title":"Current understanding of pathogenetic mechanisms in neuroendocrine neoplasms.","authors":"Roberta Modica, Alessia Liccardi, Roberto Minotta, Giuseppe Cannavale, Elio Benevento, Annamaria Colao","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2279540","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2279540","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Despite the fact that important advances in research on neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) have been made, consistent data about their pathogenetic mechanism are still lacking. Furthermore, different primary sites may recognize different pathogenetic mechanisms.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>This review analyzes the possible biological and molecular mechanisms that may lead to NEN onset and progression in different organs. Through extensive research of the literature, risk factors including hypercholesterolemia, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic atrophic gastritis are evaluated as potential pathogenetic mechanisms. Consistent evidence is available regarding sporadic gastric NENs and MEN1 related duodenopancreatic NENs precursor lesions, and genetic-epigenetic mutations may play a pivotal role in tumor development and bone metastases onset. In lung neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), diffuse proliferation of neuroendocrine cells on the bronchial wall (DIPNECH) has been proposed as a premalignant lesion, while in lung neuroendocrine carcinoma nicotine and smoke could be responsible for carcinogenic processes. Also, rare primary NENs such as thymic (T-NENs) and Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) have been analyzed, finding different possible pathogenetic mechanisms.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>New technologies in genomics and epigenomics are bringing new light to the pathogenetic landscape of NENs, but further studies are needed to improve both prevention and treatment in these heterogeneous neoplasms.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"49-61"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71479814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Harmanjit Singh, Ravi Rohilla, Shivani Jaswal, Mandeep Singla
{"title":"Comparison of teneligliptin and other gliptin-based regimens in addressing insulin resistance and glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Harmanjit Singh, Ravi Rohilla, Shivani Jaswal, Mandeep Singla","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2290486","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2290486","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The objective of this study was to compare the effects of teneligliptin-based regimens and other gliptin-based regimens with respect to insulin resistance and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We enrolled T2DM subjects, inadequately controlled with metformin and glimepiride and taking one of the gliptins, and divided them into two groups, i.e. group 1 (teneligliptin-based regimens) and group 2 (other gliptin-based regimens). Fasting plasma insulin, adiponectin levels, homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were measured and compared. Costs of different gliptins were noted, and mean cost of per day therapy was compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighty-six subjects participated in this study (43 each in group 1 and group 2). No significant differences were observed in FBG, HbA1c, insulin levels, and HOMA-IR, but the trend was in favor of teneligliptin-based regimens. A significantly higher number of subjects achieved HbA1c target in group 1 (<i>P</i> < 0.001). Teneligliptin had significantly lower cost of per day therapy as compared to other dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Teneligliptin seems to be cost-effective and safer option in T2DM subjects who were not adequately controlled with metformin and sulfonylureas. However, further prospective studies are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"81-87"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138801052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marzieh Daniali, Shekoufeh Nikfar, Mohammad Abdollahi
{"title":"Advancements in pharmacotherapy options for treating diabetes in children and adolescents.","authors":"Marzieh Daniali, Shekoufeh Nikfar, Mohammad Abdollahi","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2290491","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2290491","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This study compares diabetes management between pediatric and adult patients and identifies treatment challenges and gaps.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>We searched PubMed and Clinicaltrails.gov databases for studies published from 2001 to 2023 on diabetes management in different age groups.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Research shows children have lower insulin sensitivity, clearance, and β cell function than adults. The US FDA only allows insulin, metformin, and liraglutide as antidiabetic medication options for children. However, some off-label drugs, like meglitinides, sulfonylureas, and alogliptin, have demonstrated positive results in treating certain types of diabetes caused by gene mutations. It's crucial to adopt personalized and precise approaches to managing diabetes in pediatrics, which vary from those used for adult patients. New studies support the classification of type 2 diabetes into several subtypes based on age, BMI, glycemia, homeostasis model estimates, varying insulin resistance, different rates of complications, and islet autoantibodies. With this insight, prevention, treatment, and precision medicine of diabetes might be changed. More research is necessary to assess the safety and efficacy of different antidiabetic drugs and improve diabetes treatment for children and adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"37-47"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138801036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juliet Meir, Lillian Huang, Sumaita Mahmood, Harris Whiteson, Scott Cohen, Wilbert S Aronow
{"title":"The vascular complications of diabetes: a review of their management, pathogenesis, and prevention.","authors":"Juliet Meir, Lillian Huang, Sumaita Mahmood, Harris Whiteson, Scott Cohen, Wilbert S Aronow","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2279533","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2279533","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This review highlights the pathogenesis of both microvascular and macrovascular complications of diabetes and how these mechanisms influence both the management and preventative strategies of these complications. The cumulative data shown in this review suggest hyperglycemic and blood pressure control remain central to this intricate process.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>We reviewed the literature including retrospective, prospective trials as well as meta-analysis, and post hoc analysis of randomized trials on microvascular andmacrovascular complications.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Further research is needed to explore the ideal intervention targets and preventative strategies needed to prevent macrovascular complications. Furthermore, as the data for trials looking at microvascular complications lengthen more long-term data will further elucidate the role that the duration of diabetes has on these complications. Additionally, trials looking to maximize hyperglycemic control with multiple agents in diabetes, such as metformin, SGL2isand GLP-1 receptor agonists are currently in process, which will have implications for rates of microvascular as well as macrovascular complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"11-20"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72014036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Donatos Tsamoulis, Constantine E Kosmas, Loukianos S Rallidis
{"title":"Is inverse association between lipoprotein(a) and diabetes mellitus another paradox in cardiometabolic medicine?","authors":"Donatos Tsamoulis, Constantine E Kosmas, Loukianos S Rallidis","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2293108","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2293108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The impact of Type II Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) is well-established, while lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] has recently emerged as a recognized CVD risk factor. The rising prevalence of T2DM resulting from modern lifestyles and the development of specific Lp(a)-lowering agents brought the association between T2DM and Lp(a) in the forefront.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>Despite advancements in T2DM treatment, diabetic patients remain at very-high risk of CVD. Lp(a) may, to some extent, contribute to the persistent CVD risk seen in diabetic patients, and the coexistence of T2DM and elevated Lp(a) levels appears to synergistically amplify overall CVD risk. The relationship between T2DM and Lp(a) is paradoxical. On one hand, high Lp(a) plasma concentrations elevate the risk of diabetic microvascular and macrovascular complications. On the other hand, low Lp(a) plasma concentrations have been linked to an increased risk of developing T2DM.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Comprehending the association between T2DM and Lp(a) is critical due to the pivotal roles both entities play in overall CVD risk, as well as the unique aspects of their relationship. The mechanisms underlying the inverse association between T2DM and Lp(a) remain incompletely understood, necessitating further meticulous research.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"63-70"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138801059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hikmat Permana, Nanny Natalia Mulyani Soetedjo, Theo Audi Yanto, Marshell Tendean, Timotius Ivan Hariyanto, Ketut Suastika
{"title":"Different doses of imeglimin for management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomized clinical trials.","authors":"Hikmat Permana, Nanny Natalia Mulyani Soetedjo, Theo Audi Yanto, Marshell Tendean, Timotius Ivan Hariyanto, Ketut Suastika","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2290488","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2290488","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A new medication for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) called imeglimin can target all three organs involved in the pathogenesis of DM, namely the liver, skeletal muscles, and pancreas. This research seeks to examine the most efficacious and safe dose of imeglimin for the management of T2DM.</p><p><strong>Research design and methods: </strong>Using particular keywords, we searched the CENTRAL, Medline, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases for pertinent literature. The results of continuous variables were pooled into the mean difference (MD) and dichotomous variables into odds ratio (OR) along with their 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) using fixed-effect models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our pooled analysis revealed that imeglimin 1000 mg twice daily [MD -0.90% <i>p</i> < 0.00001] and 1500 mg twice daily [MD -0.84% <i>p</i> = 0.0003] as monotherapy was associated with a higher reduction in the HbA<sub>1c</sub> compared to placebo. This superiority was still maintained when given as combination therapy. Regrettably, there was an observed escalation in gastrointestinal AEs as the dosage of imeglimin was raised, despite the absence of a corresponding improvement in its efficacy in decreasing HbA<sub>1c</sub> levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our study suggests that imeglimin 1000 mg twice daily may offer the most optimum therapeutic effects for glycemic control without compromising its safety profiles.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"89-98"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138477048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lina Alkhaled, Abbas Al-Kurd, W Scott Butsch, Sangeeta R Kashyap, Ali Aminian
{"title":"Diagnosis and management of post-bariatric surgery hypoglycemia.","authors":"Lina Alkhaled, Abbas Al-Kurd, W Scott Butsch, Sangeeta R Kashyap, Ali Aminian","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2267136","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2267136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>While bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment for obesity that allows substantial weight loss with improvement and possibly remission of obesity-associated comorbidities, some postoperative complications may occur. Managing physicians need to be familiar with the common problems to ensure timely and effective management. Of these complications, postoperative hypoglycemia is an increasingly recognized complication of bariatric surgery that remains underreported and underdiagnosed.</p><p><strong>Area covered: </strong>This article highlights the importance of identifying hypoglycemia in patients with a history of bariatric surgery, reviews pathophysiology and addresses available nutritional, pharmacological and surgical management options. Systemic evaluation including careful history taking, confirmation of hypoglycemia and biochemical assessment is essential to establish accurate diagnosis. Understanding the weight-dependent and weight-independent mechanisms of improved postoperative glycemic control can provide better insight into the causes of the exaggerated responses that lead to postoperative hypoglycemia.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Management of post-operative hypoglycemia can be challenging and requires a multidisciplinary approach. While dietary modification is the mainstay of treatment for most patients, some patients may benefit from pharmacotherapy (e.g. GLP-1 receptor antagonist); Surgery (e.g. reversal of gastric bypass) is reserved for unresponsive severe cases. Additional research is needed to understand the underlying pathophysiology with a primary aim in optimizing diagnostics and treatment options.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"459-468"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41233602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The current role of SGLT2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes and beyond: a narrative review.","authors":"André J Scheen","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2210673","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2023.2210673","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is, gliflozins), the most recent oral antihyperglycaemic agents, provide a cardiorenal protection, an effect independent of their glucose-lowering potency.</p><p><strong>Areas covered: </strong>The antihyperglycaemic potency of SGLT2is was compared with that of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, especially when added to metformin monotherapy. Main results of cardiovascular/renal outcome trials with SGLT2is were summarized in different populations: patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with or without established cardiovascular disease, patients (with or without T2DM) with heart failure (with reduced or preserved left ventricular ejection fraction) and in patients (with or without T2DM) with chronic kidney disease (CKD, including stage 4). Original papers and meta-analyses of these different trials have consistently reported a reduction in hospitalization for heart failure (alone or combined with cardiovascular mortality) and a reduced progression of CKD, with an overall good safety profile.</p><p><strong>Expert opinion: </strong>Global use of SGLT2is has increased over time but remains suboptimal despite clinically relevant cardiovascular and renal protection, particularly in patients most likely to benefit. SGLT2is has proven both positive benefit-risk balance and cost-effectiveness in at risk patients. New prospects are expected in other complications, i.e. metabolic-associated fatty liver disease and neurodegenerative disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":"18 4","pages":"271-282"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9852532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}