GLP-1 analogues adverse effects
The Other hypoglycaemic agents page has been updated, including additional information about GLP-1 adverse effects.
Endocrinology
Opioid induced adrenal insufficiency
The Adrenal insufficiency page has been updated with information about chronic opioid use induced adrenal insufficiency.
DKA mortality risk
The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has been updated to indicate that, if treated properly, DKA is no longer a condition associated with significant mortality risk.
DKA treatment
The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has had some updates regarding treatment.
Metformin
The Other hypoglycaemic agents page has been updated with additional information about metformin, particularly regarding its relative lack of benefits compared to newer agents.
Semaglutide
The Other hypoglycaemic agents page has been updated with additional information about incretin mimetics/GLP1 agonists.
Endocrinology image improvements
Multiple images in the Endocrinology section have been reformatted to improve quality and load speed.
DKA management
The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has had a few minor updates including greater emphasis on the lack of utility and probably increased risk of harm from initial bolus insulin (despite being included in some guidelines).
Thyroid storm
A number of other updates have been made to the Thyroid storm page.
Thyroid storm key points
Key points for diagnosis of thyroid storm have been added to the Thyroid storm page.
Thyroid storm diagnostic tips
Tips for diagnosis of thyroid storm have been added to the Thyroid storm page.
DKA fluid deficits in children estimation
A table of approximate fluid deficits in children with DKA based on pH and HCO3 has been added to the Diabetic ketoacidosis page.
Insulin dose in paediatric DKA
The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has been updated to clarify the insulin dose in DKA.
MRI images of pituitary apoplexy
MRI images of pituitary apoplexy has been added to the Pituitary diseases page.
CT of pituitary apoplexy
A CT image of pituitary apoplexy has been added to the Pituitary diseases page.
Pituitary apoplexy
The Pituitary disease page has been updated other additional information about pituitary apoplexy.
Neurosurgery in pituitary apoplexy
The Pituitary disease page has been updated with information about neurosurgery for pituitary apoplexy.
Continuous glucose monitoring
The Diabetes mellitus page has been updated with information about continuous glucose monitoring.
Charcot foot
A segment on Charcot foot has been added to the Chronic care and complications of diabetes page.
Treatment of Type II DM
Some changes to the Other hypoglycaemic agents and Chronic care and complications of diabetes pages have been made to better reflect the usual order of agents used.