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[Endocrinology : what's new in 2024].
Adelina Ameti1, Karim Cruchon1, Ilaria Giordani1
1Unité d'endocrinologie, Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et métabolisme,Département de médecine, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, 1011 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|January 23, 2025
Summary
This review covers recent endocrinology advances, including Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP1) analogue thyroid safety, adrenal surgery for cortisol issues, and new treatments for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, acromegaly, and hypoparathyroidism.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Pharmacotherapy
- Endocrine Surgery
Context:
- Rapid advancements in endocrine treatments necessitate a review of current therapeutic landscapes.
- Emerging pharmacotherapies and surgical interventions offer new hope for endocrine disorders.
Purpose:
- To provide an overview of significant recent developments in key areas of endocrinology.
- To highlight novel therapeutic strategies and their clinical implications.
Summary:
- Examines the thyroid safety of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP1) analogues.
- Assesses the efficacy of adrenal surgery for mild autonomous cortisol secretion.
- Reviews crinecerfont for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in all age groups.
- Discusses paltusotin, a new oral treatment for acromegaly.
- Highlights TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide) for chronic hypoparathyroidism.
Impact:
- Informs clinicians about the latest evidence in endocrine pharmacotherapy and surgery.
- Supports evidence-based decision-making for managing complex endocrine conditions.
- Facilitates the integration of novel therapies into clinical practice.
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