Marilyn Tan
Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Endocrinology, Gerontology, & Metabolism
Bio
Dr. Marilyn Tan, MD, FACE is double board certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Tan practices general endocrinology, but her main clinical interests are outpatient and inpatient diabetes management. Her research interests include diabetes and post bariatric hypoglycemia. Dr. Tan is actively involved in resident and fellow education, and she previously served as the Medical Student Clerkship Director, Residency Rotation Director, and Associate Program Director for the Endocrinology Fellowship Training Program at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is the Co-Director of Value Based Care in Endocrinology and is the chief of the Endocrine Clinic at Stanford Health Care.
Clinical Focus
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes and Metabolism
Academic Appointments
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Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Endocrinology, Gerontology, & Metabolism
Administrative Appointments
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Clinic Chief, Endocrine Clinic, Stanford Health Care (2016 - Present)
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Co-Chair, Redwood City Clinical Program Advisory Committee, Stanford Health Care (2018 - Present)
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Physician Lead and Co-Chair, Clinic Performance Team 2, Stanford Health Care (2019 - 2024)
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Director of Value Based Care, Stanford Division of Endocrinology, Stanford Health Care (2020 - Present)
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Associate Program Director, Endocrinology Fellowship Training Program, Stanford University School of Medicine (2017 - 2019)
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Endocrinology Clerkship Director, Stanford University School of Medicine (2015 - 2017)
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Resident Rotation Director, Stanford University School of Medicine (2014 - 2017)
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Member, Diabetes Task Force, Stanford Health Care (2012 - Present)
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Member, Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine (2017 - Present)
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Member, Clinic Advisory Council, Stanford Health Care (2019 - 2024)
Honors & Awards
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Cost Savings Reinvestment Program Recognition, Stanford Health Care (2024)
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Fellow, Endocrine Alliance Academy (2022)
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Department of Medicine Teaching Award (Endocrinology), Stanford University School of Medicine (2021)
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Fellow, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (2021)
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Honors Certificate in Medical Education, Stanford University School of Medicine (2016)
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Physician Educator, Stanford Japan Program (Tokushima, Japan) (2016)
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Focus on Fellows Award, American Diabetes Association (2014)
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Physician Educator, Stanford Japan Program (Okinawa, Japan) (2013)
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Northern California Regional Poster Finalist, American College of Physicians (2012)
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1st Place Stanford 2020 QI Challenge, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2010)
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Phi Beta Kappa, University of California, Berkeley (2004)
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Regents and Chancellor's Scholar, University of California, Berkeley (2001)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Member, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (2012 - Present)
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Member, Endocrine Society (2012 - Present)
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Member, American Diabetes Association (2012 - Present)
Professional Education
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Fellowship: Stanford University Endocrinology Fellowship (2014) CA
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Residency: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (2012) CA
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Medical Education: Boston University School of Medicine (2009) MA
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (2014)
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Board Certification, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine (2014)
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2012)
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BA, University of California, Berkeley, Molecular and Cell Biology (Magna Cum Laude) (2005)
Community and International Work
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UC Berkeley Student Learning Center
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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UC Berkeley Regents and Chancellors Scholarship Association
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Pacific Free Clinic
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
Current Research and Scholarly Interests
Type 2 diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance
Clinical Trials
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A Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of BFKB8488A in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Participants With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Not Recruiting
This is a Phase Ib, randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending-dose study of the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic (PK), and pharmacodynamic (PD) effects of BFKB8488A in participants with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and participants with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD). A maximum of approximately 160 participants will be enrolled across multiple sites in the United States. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive study drug (active BFKB8488A or placebo). The study will consist of a screening period (up to 8 weeks), a 12-week treatment period, and a 6-week follow-up period. Participants may come to clinic for an optional pre-screening visit.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
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Avexitide Safety and Efficacy to Treat Acquired Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia
Not Recruiting
The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of two different dosing regimens of an investigational drug called Avexitide in treating low blood sugar in patients with Acquired Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Termeh Shamloo, 650-721-1300.
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Effect of Albiglutide, When Added to Standard Blood Glucose Lowering Therapies, on Major Cardiovascular Events in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Not Recruiting
Albiglutide is an analogue of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), used to treat type 2 diabetes This study will test whether albiglutide affects the occurrence of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes and other important medical outcomes in persons with type 2 diabetes, when used alone or added to other diabetes treatments.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact SPECTRUM, (650) 721 - 1300.
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Efficacy, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Subcutaneous Exendin (9-39) in Patients With Post Bariatric Hypoglycemia
Not Recruiting
This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous exendin (9-39) in subjects with post-bariatric hypoglycemia. Development of this subcutaneous formulation of exendin (9-39) would represent a targeted therapeutic approach for this rare disease with unmet clinical need.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Cindy Lamendola, RN, MSN, NP, 650-723-3141.
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Safety and Efficacy of EndoBarrier in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Who Are Obese
Not Recruiting
To determine if the EndoBarrier safely and effectively improves glycemic control in obese subjects with type 2 diabetes
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Colbert, 650-723-3186.
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Safety and Efficacy of Exendin 9-39 in Patients With Postbariatric Hypoglycemia
Not Recruiting
This clinical study will evaluate whether taking an investigational drug called exendin 9-39 is safe, well-tolerated, and helps to prevent low blood sugar in people who have had bariatric surgery and later develop a rare condition called postbariatric hypoglycemia (PBH).
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Aileen Muno, (650) 725-9890.
Projects
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Improving Quality in Resident Continuity Clinics through Core Measure Education and Assessment, Stanford University School of Medicine
Location
Stanford, CA
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Improving Patient Centered Care Through the Use of Whiteboards, Stanford Hospital and Clinics
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Protocol for Post Operative Endocrine Management Following Pituitary Surgery, Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Location
Stanford, CA
Collaborators
- Laurence Katznelson, Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
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Seminal Articles in Endocrinology - A Formalized Curriculum, Stanford University School of Medicine
Location
Stanford, CA
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Stanford University School of Medicine Lane Library Endocrinology Portal, Stanford University
Location
94305
Collaborators
- Julie Chen, Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
Graduate and Fellowship Programs
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Endocrinology (Fellowship Program)
All Publications
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Empowering Hospitalized Patients With Diabetes: Implementation of a Hospital-wide CGM Policy With EHR-Integrated Validation for Dosing Insulin.
Diabetes care
2024
Abstract
We aimed to assess the feasibility, clinical accuracy, and acceptance of a hospital-wide continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) policy with electronic health record (EHR)-integrated validation for insulin dosing.A hospital policy was developed and implemented at Stanford Health Care for using personal CGMs in lieu of fingerstick blood glucose (FSBG) monitoring. It included requirements specific to each CGM, accuracy monitoring protocols, and EHR integration. User experience surveys were conducted among a subset of patients and nurses.From November 2022 to August 2023, 135 patients used the CGM protocol in 185 inpatient encounters. This included 27% with type 1 diabetes and 24% with automated insulin delivery systems. The most-used CGMs were Dexcom G6 (44%) and FreeStyle Libre 2 (43%). Of 1,506 CGM validation attempts, 87.8% met the %20/20 criterion for CGM-based insulin dosing and 99.3% fell within Clarke zones A or B. User experience surveys were completed by 27 nurses and 46 patients. Most nurses found glucose management under the protocol effective (74%), easy to use (67%), and efficient (63%); 80% of nurses preferred inpatient CGM to FSBG. Most patients liked the CGM protocol (63%), reported positive CGM interactions with nursing staff (63%), and felt no significant interruptions to their diabetes management (63%).Implementation of a hospital-wide inpatient CGM policy supporting multiple CGM types with real-time accuracy monitoring and integration into the EHR is feasible. Initial feedback from nurses and patients was favorable, and further investigation toward broader use and sustainability is needed.
View details for DOI 10.2337/dc24-0626
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AI-Human Hybrid Workflow Enhances Teleophthalmology for the Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy.
Ophthalmology science
2023; 3 (4): 100330
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Detection of diabetic retinopathy (DR) outside of specialized eye care settings is an important means of access to vision-preserving health maintenance. Remote interpretation of fundus photographs acquired in a primary care or other nonophthalmic setting in a store-and-forward manner is a predominant paradigm of teleophthalmology screening programs. Artificial intelligence (AI)-based image interpretation offers an alternative means of DR detection. IDx-DR (Digital Diagnostics Inc) is a Food and Drug Administration-authorized autonomous testing device for DR. We evaluated the diagnostic performance of IDx-DR compared with human-based teleophthalmology over 2 and a half years. Additionally, we evaluated an AI-human hybrid workflow that combines AI-system evaluation with human expert-based assessment for referable cases.Prospective cohort study and retrospective analysis.Diabetic patients ≥ 18 years old without a prior DR diagnosis or DR examination in the past year presenting for routine DR screening in a primary care clinic.Macula-centered and optic nerve-centered fundus photographs were evaluated by an AI algorithm followed by consensus-based overreading by retina specialists at the Stanford Ophthalmic Reading Center. Detection of more-than-mild diabetic retinopathy (MTMDR) was compared with in-person examination by a retina specialist.Sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value, and gradability achieved by the AI algorithm and retina specialists.The AI algorithm had higher sensitivity (95.5% sensitivity; 95% confidence interval [CI], 86.7%-100%) but lower specificity (60.3% specificity; 95% CI, 47.7%-72.9%) for detection of MTMDR compared with remote image interpretation by retina specialists (69.5% sensitivity; 95% CI, 50.7%-88.3%; 96.9% specificity; 95% CI, 93.5%-100%). Gradability of encounters was also lower for the AI algorithm (62.5%) compared with retina specialists (93.1%). A 2-step AI-human hybrid workflow in which the AI algorithm initially rendered an assessment followed by overread by a retina specialist of MTMDR-positive encounters resulted in a sensitivity of 95.5% (95% CI, 86.7%-100%) and a specificity of 98.2% (95% CI, 94.6%-100%). Similarly, a 2-step overread by retina specialists of AI-ungradable encounters improved gradability from 63.5% to 95.6% of encounters.Implementation of an AI-human hybrid teleophthalmology workflow may both decrease reliance on human specialist effort and improve diagnostic accuracy.Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found after the references.
View details for DOI 10.1016/j.xops.2023.100330
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Automated Insulin Delivery with Remote Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes: A Multi-Center, Single-arm, Feasibility Trial.
Diabetes technology & therapeutics
2023
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Introduction Multiple daily injection (MDI) insulin therapy frequently fails to meet hospital glycemic goals and is prone to hypoglycemia. Automated insulin delivery (AID) with remote glucose monitoring offers a solution to these shortcomings. Research Design and Methods In a single-arm multicenter pilot trial, we tested the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of the Omnipod 5 AID System with real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for up to 10 days in hospitalized patients with insulin-requiring requiring diabetes on non-ICU medical-surgical units. Primary endpoints included the proportion of time in automated mode and percent time in range (TIR, 70-180 mg/dl) among participants with >48 hours of CGM data. Safety endpoints included incidence of severe hypoglycemia and diabetes-related ketoacidosis (DKA). Additional glycemic endpoints, CGM accuracy, and patient satisfaction were also explored. Results Twenty-two participants were enrolled; eighteen used the system for a total of 96 days (mean 5.3±3.1 days per patient), and sixteen had sufficient CGM data required for analysis. Median percent time in automated mode was 95% (IQR 92-98%) for the 18 system users, and the 16 participants with >48 hours of CGM data achieved an overall TIR of 68±16%, with 0.17±0.3% time <70 mg/dl and 0.06±0.2% time <54 mg/dl. Sensor mean glucose was 167±21 mg/dl. There were no DKA or severe hypoglycemic events. All participants reported satisfaction with the system at study end. Conclusions The use of AID with a disposable tubeless patch-pump along with remote real-time CGM is feasible in the hospital setting.
View details for DOI 10.1089/dia.2023.0304
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PREVENT: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial of Avexitide for Treatment of Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
2021
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CONTEXT: Post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), characterized by enteroinsular axis overstimulation and hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, is a complication of bariatric surgery for which there is no approved therapy.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate efficacy and safety of avexitide [exendin(9-39)], a GLP-1 antagonist, for treatment of PBH.DESIGN: Phase II, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study (PREVENT).SETTING: Multicenter.PARTICIPANTS: Eighteen female patients with PBH.INTERVENTION: Placebo for 14 days followed by avexitide 30mg BID and 60mg QD, each for 14 days in random order.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Glucose nadir and insulin peak during mixed-meal tolerance testing (MMTT) and hypoglycemic events captured by self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), electronic diary, and blinded continuous glucose monitor (CGM).RESULTS: Compared to placebo, avexitide 30mg BID and 60mg QD raised the glucose nadir by 21% (p=0.001) and 26% (p=0.0002) and lowered the insulin peak by 23% (p=0.029) and 21% (p=0.042), corresponding to 50% and 75% fewer participants requiring rescue during MMTT, respectively. Significant reductions in rates of Levels 1-3 hypoglycemia were observed, defined, respectively, as SMBG<70mg/dL, SMBG<54mg/dL, and a severe event characterized by altered mental and/or physical function requiring assistance. CGM demonstrated reductions in hypoglycemia without induction of clinically-relevant hyperglycemia. Avexitide was well-tolerated, with no increase in adverse events.CONCLUSIONS: Avexitide administered for 28 days was well-tolerated and resulted in robust and consistent improvements across multiple clinical and metabolic parameters, reinforcing the targeted therapeutic approach and demonstrating durability of effect. Avexitide may represent a first promising treatment for patients with severe PBH.
View details for DOI 10.1210/clinem/dgab103
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A miniaturized optoelectronic biosensor for real-time point-of-care total protein analysis.
MethodsX
2021; 8: 101414
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A miniaturized optoelectronic sensor is demonstrated that measures total protein concentration in serum and urine with sensitivity and accuracy comparable to gold-standard methods. The sensor is comprised of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), photodetector and other custom optical components and electronics that can be hybrid packaged into a portable, handheld form factor. In conjunction, a custom fluorescence assay has been developed based on the protein-induced fluorescence enhancement (PIFE) phenomenon, enabling real-time sensor response to changes in protein concentration. Methods are described for the following:Standard curves: Used to determine the sensitivity, dynamic range, and linearity of the VCSEL biosensor/PIFE assay system in buffer as well as in human blood and urine samples.Comparison of VCSEL biosensor performance with a benchtop fluorimetric microplate reader.Accuracy of the VCSEL biosensor/PIFE assay system: Evaluated by comparing sensor measurements with gold-standard clinical laboratory measurements of total protein in serum and urine samples from patients with diabetes.
View details for DOI 10.1016/j.mex.2021.101414
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Real-time point-of-care total protein measurement with a miniaturized optoelectronic biosensor and fast fluorescence-based assay.
Biosensors & bioelectronics
2020: 112823
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Measurement of total protein in urine is key to monitoring kidney health in diabetes. However, most total protein assays are performed using large, expensive laboratory chemistry analyzers that are not amenable to point-of-care analysis or home monitoring and cannot provide real-time readouts. We developed a miniaturized optoelectronic biosensor using a vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), coupled with a fast protein assay based on protein-induced fluorescence enhancement (PIFE), that can dynamically measure protein concentrations in protein-spiked buffer, serum, and urine in seconds with excellent sensitivity (urine LOD = 0.023 g/L, LOQ = 0.075 g/L) and over a broad range of physiologically relevant concentrations. Comparison with gold standard clinical assays and standard fluorimetry tools showed that the sensor can accurately and reliably quantitate total protein in clinical urine samples from patients with diabetes. Our VCSEL biosensor is amenable to integration with miniaturized electronics, which could afford a portable, low-cost, easy-to-use device for sensitive, accurate, and real-time total protein measurements from small biofluid volumes.
View details for DOI 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112823
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Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of Repeat Subcutaneous Dosing of Avexitide (Exendin 9-39) for Treatment of Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia.
Diabetes, obesity & metabolism
2020
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AIMS: To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of repeat dosing of two formulations of subcutaneous (SC) avexitide (exendin 9-39) in patients with post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH).METHODS: In this Phase 2, multiple-ascending-dose study conducted at Stanford University, 19 women with PBH underwent a baseline oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) with metabolic and symptomatic assessments. Fourteen participants were then sequentially assigned to receive 1 of 4 ascending dose levels of twice daily (BID) lyophilized (Lyo) avexitide by SC injection for 3 days. On the basis of safety, efficacy and tolerability, 5 additional participants then received a novel liquid formulation (Liq) of avexitide by SC injection at a fixed dose of 30 mg BID for 3 days. All 19 subjects underwent a repeat OGTT on Day 3 of dosing to quantify metabolic, symptomatic, and pharmacokinetic responses.RESULTS: Treatment with Lyo avexitide reduced the magnitude of symptomatic hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia at all dose levels, with dose-dependent improvements in glucose nadir, insulin peak and symptom score; doses ≥20 mg BID did not require glycemic rescue (administered at glucose <50 mg/dL). Participants receiving Liq avexitide 30 mg BID did not require any glycemic rescue, and on average achieved a 47% increase in glucose nadir, 67% reduction in peak insulin, and 47% reduction in overall symptom score. Equivalent doses of Liq vs Lyo avexitide yielded higher and more sustained plasma concentrations. Both formulations were well tolerated.CONCLUSIONS: In patients with PBH, BID administration of SC avexitide effectively raised the glucose nadir and prevented severe hypoglycemia requiring rescue intervention. Avexitide may represent a viable therapy for PBH.
View details for DOI 10.1111/dom.14048
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Canagliflozin review - safety and efficacy profile in patients with T2DM.
Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy
2019; 12: 209-215
Abstract
Canagliflozin is a sodium glucose-cotransporter (SGLT) receptor inhibitor approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This article reviews the mechanism of action of SGLT-2 receptor inhibitors and the efficacy of canagliflozin as an antidiabetic agent, its cardiovascular and renal benefits, and safety profile. During the development of canagliflozin, Phase II trials showed an improvement in cardiac and renal biomarkers such as blood pressure, body weight, and albuminuria. The large CANVAS program showed that canagliflozin reduced the composite cardiovascular outcome of cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or nonfatal stroke. The CANVAS program also showed a possible benefit of canagliflozin on a renal composite of sustained 40% reduction in estimated glomerular filtration rate, the need for renal replacement therapy, or death from renal causes. The safety profile of canagliflozin has been well characterized, and known side effects such as mycotic genital infections were confirmed in CANVAS. However, an increased risk of amputations was observed in CANVAS that requires further study. Overall, canagliflozin is an effective antidiabetic medication with cardiovascular and likely renal benefits, and with a generally well-tolerated safety profile. Results from the CREDENCE trial will further evaluate the safety and potential renal benefits of canagliflozin in patients with established diabetic nephropathy.
View details for DOI 10.2147/DMSO.S184437
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A longitudinal big data approach for precision health.
Nature medicine
2019; 25 (5): 792–804
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Precision health relies on the ability to assess disease risk at an individual level, detect early preclinical conditions and initiate preventive strategies. Recent technological advances in omics and wearable monitoring enable deep molecular and physiological profiling and may provide important tools for precision health. We explored the ability of deep longitudinal profiling to make health-related discoveries, identify clinically relevant molecular pathways and affect behavior in a prospective longitudinal cohort (n = 109) enriched for risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The cohort underwent integrative personalized omics profiling from samples collected quarterly for up to 8 years (median, 2.8 years) using clinical measures and emerging technologies including genome, immunome, transcriptome, proteome, metabolome, microbiome and wearable monitoring. We discovered more than 67 clinically actionable health discoveries and identified multiple molecular pathways associated with metabolic, cardiovascular and oncologic pathophysiology. We developed prediction models for insulin resistance by using omics measurements, illustrating their potential to replace burdensome tests. Finally, study participation led the majority of participants to implement diet and exercise changes. Altogether, we conclude that deep longitudinal profiling can lead to actionable health discoveries and provide relevant information for precision health.
View details for PubMedID 31068711
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Effect of Electronic Clinical Decision Support on 25(OH) Vitamin D Testing.
Journal of general internal medicine
2019
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Albiglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (Harmony Outcomes): a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial.
Lancet (London, England)
2018; 392 (10157): 1519-1529
Abstract
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists differ in chemical structure, duration of action, and in their effects on clinical outcomes. The cardiovascular effects of once-weekly albiglutide in type 2 diabetes are unknown. We aimed to determine the safety and efficacy of albiglutide in preventing cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, or stroke.We did a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial in 610 sites across 28 countries. We randomly assigned patients aged 40 years and older with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (at a 1:1 ratio) to groups that either received a subcutaneous injection of albiglutide (30-50 mg, based on glycaemic response and tolerability) or of a matched volume of placebo once a week, in addition to their standard care. Investigators used an interactive voice or web response system to obtain treatment assignment, and patients and all study investigators were masked to their treatment allocation. We hypothesised that albiglutide would be non-inferior to placebo for the primary outcome of the first occurrence of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, or stroke, which was assessed in the intention-to-treat population. If non-inferiority was confirmed by an upper limit of the 95% CI for a hazard ratio of less than 1·30, closed testing for superiority was prespecified. This study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT02465515.Patients were screened between July 1, 2015, and Nov 24, 2016. 10 793 patients were screened and 9463 participants were enrolled and randomly assigned to groups: 4731 patients were assigned to receive albiglutide and 4732 patients to receive placebo. On Nov 8, 2017, it was determined that 611 primary endpoints and a median follow-up of at least 1·5 years had accrued, and participants returned for a final visit and discontinuation from study treatment; the last patient visit was on March 12, 2018. These 9463 patients, the intention-to-treat population, were evaluated for a median duration of 1·6 years and were assessed for the primary outcome. The primary composite outcome occurred in 338 (7%) of 4731 patients at an incidence rate of 4·6 events per 100 person-years in the albiglutide group and in 428 (9%) of 4732 patients at an incidence rate of 5·9 events per 100 person-years in the placebo group (hazard ratio 0·78, 95% CI 0·68-0·90), which indicated that albiglutide was superior to placebo (p<0·0001 for non-inferiority; p=0·0006 for superiority). The incidence of acute pancreatitis (ten patients in the albiglutide group and seven patients in the placebo group), pancreatic cancer (six patients in the albiglutide group and five patients in the placebo group), medullary thyroid carcinoma (zero patients in both groups), and other serious adverse events did not differ between the two groups. There were three (<1%) deaths in the placebo group that were assessed by investigators, who were masked to study drug assignment, to be treatment-related and two (<1%) deaths in the albiglutide group.In patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, albiglutide was superior to placebo with respect to major adverse cardiovascular events. Evidence-based glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists should therefore be considered as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.GlaxoSmithKline.
View details for DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32261-X
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Acromegalic cardiomyopathy: Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management.
Clinical cardiology
2018; 41 (3): 419–25
Abstract
Acromegalic cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of morbidity and all-cause mortality in patients with acromegaly. Though acromegaly is a rare condition, the associated derangements are vast and severe. Stemming from an increase in circulating growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels (IGF-1), acromegalic cardiomyopathy results in pathological changes in myocyte growth and structure, cardiac contractility, and vascular function. These molecular changes manifest commonly as biventricular hypertrophy, diastolic and systolic dysfunction, and valvular regurgitation. Early recognition of the condition is paramount, though the insidious progression of the disease commonly results in a late diagnosis. Biochemical testing, based on IGF-1 measurements, is the gold standard of diagnosis. Management should be centered on normalizing serum levels of both IGF-1 and GH. Transsphenoidal resection remains the most cost-effective and permanent treatment for acromegaly, though medical therapy possesses benefit for those who are not surgical candidates. Ultimately, achieving control of hormone levels results in a severe reduction in mortality rate, underscoring the importance of early recognition and treatment.
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Power Failure: Acromegalic Cardiomyopathy.
The American journal of medicine
2016
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Does Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Increase Insulin Resistance Above and Beyond Obesity?
Endocrinology and Metabolic Syndrome
2014; 3 (142)
View details for DOI 10.4172/2161-1017.1000142
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Patient whiteboards to improve patient-centred care in the hospital.
Postgraduate medical journal
2013; 89 (1056): 604-609
Abstract
Patient whiteboards facilitate communication between patients and hospital providers, but little is known about their impact on patient satisfaction and awareness. Our objectives were to: measure the impact in improving patients' understanding of and satisfaction with care; understand barriers for their use by physicians and how these could be overcome; and explore their impact on staff and patients' families.In 2012, we conducted a 3-week pilot of multidisciplinary whiteboard use with 104 inpatients on the general medicine service at Stanford University Medical Center. A brief, inperson survey was conducted with two groups: (1) 56 patients on two inpatient units with whiteboards and (2) 48 patients on two inpatient units without whiteboards. Questions included understanding of: physician name, goals of care, discharge date and satisfaction with care. We surveyed 25 internal medicine residents regarding challenges of whiteboard use, along with physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, consulting physicians and patients' family members (n=40).The use of whiteboards significantly increased the proportion of patients who knew: their physician (p≤=0.0001), goals for admission (p≤=0.0016), their estimated discharge date (p≤=0.049) and improved satisfaction with the hospital stay overall (p≤=0.0242). Physicians, ancillary staff and patient families all found the whiteboards to be helpful. In response, residents were also more likely to integrate whiteboard use into their daily work flow.Inpatient whiteboards help physicians and ancillary staff with communication, improve patients' awareness of their care team, admission plans and duration of admission, and significantly improve patient overall satisfaction.
View details for DOI 10.1136/postgradmedj-2012-131296
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Metastatic Burkitt's lymphoma presenting as diabetes insipidus.
Endocrine practice
2013; 19 (4): e102-4
Abstract
Objective: To present the first reported case of metastatic Burkitt's lymphoma with a single central nervous system (CNS) metastasis to the pituitary stalk.Methods: Case presentation, review of literature.Results: Though other malignancies are known to metastasize to the pituitary, and diabetes insipidus is often the presenting symptom, there has not been a previously reported case of Burkitt's lymphoma with a single CNS metastasis to the pituitary.Conclusion: A careful history and endocrine review of systems may aid early identification of pituitary or central nervous system metastases.
View details for DOI 10.4158/EP12438.CR
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What is the Relationship between PCOS and Insulin Resistance?
AMER DIABETES ASSOC. 2012: A418–A419
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Malignant Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Incapacitating Bony Pain
PAIN PRACTICE
2012; 12 (4): 286-289
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Among adrenal incidentalomas, pheochromocytomas are rare. Malignant pheochromocytoma is even less common, and it typically presents with classic hormonal symptoms, such as palpitations, labile blood pressures, and headaches. Bony metastasis usually occurs late in disease, but we report an unusual case of incapacitating bony pain as the initial presentation of malignant pheochromocytoma. Our patient is a 70-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 and a history of primary hyperparathyroidism, who tested negative for the ret mutation. She came to medical attention with chest pain and palpitations and was incidentally found to have an adrenal mass. Serum and urine testing was consistent with pheochromocytoma. Her blood pressure was easily controlled as she awaited elective adrenalectomy; however, she quickly developed severe, diffuse bony pain. She represented with hypercalcemia, spontaneous fractures, and incapacitating pain that required such high doses of pain medications that she had to be intubated. Further imaging and bone marrow biopsy confirmed metastatic neuroendocrine tumor. She received one round of chemotherapy with no change in her bony pain, which was her primary complaint. Unfortunately, her treatment options were limited by the heavy sedation required for comfort, and in the end, it was her bony pain rather than hormonal symptoms that made her disease untreatable.
View details for DOI 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2011.00499.x
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- Repeat Subcutaneous Dosing of Exendin 9-39 Reduces Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia and Neuroglycopenic Symptoms in Patients with Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia American Diabetes Association 77th Scientific Sessions 2017
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28-Day Dosing with Avexitide Improves Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia in Patients with Severe, Refractory Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia: The PREVENT Study
Endocrine Society
2019
View details for DOI 10.1210/js.2019-OR20-5