Prediabetes appears to be a strong independent risk factor for heart attacks, according to a new study presented Saturday, June 11 at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
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Increased fracture risk in patients using insulin compared to metformin
Patients with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk for fractures, despite their normal-to-high bone mineral density, according to research being presented Saturday, June 11 at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
Stem-cell based therapy shows promise in treating high-risk type 1 diabetes
An investigative stem cell-based therapy called PEC-Direct, designed to act as a replacement pancreas, has the potential to provide blood sugar control in patients with high-risk type 1 diabetes, suggests a clinical study presented Saturday, June 11 at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
Suppressed ovarian follicle development in women with obesity may explain reduced fertility
Women with obesity, even those with regular menstrual cycles, have suppressed ovarian follicle development and reduced production of reproductive hormones, which may underlie reduced fertility, according to a new study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
Clarkston health fair offers free screenings, fun family activities for people with diabetes
Endocrine experts will provide free health services and fun family activities to the local refugee and immigrant community of DeKalb County during EndoCares® Atlanta, an in-person health education event being held on Saturday, June 11.
Endocrine Society congratulates 2022 Early Investigators and Bardin Award winners
The Endocrine Society has selected five recipients for its Early Investigators Awards. The Society also selected Rimesh Pal, M.D., D.M., of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India as its first C. Wayne Bardin, MD, International Travel Award winner.
The Paired Perils of Breast Cancer and Diabetes
UC San Diego researchers discover mechanism linking breast cancer and diabetes, each of which promotes development and growth of the other.
Leader in Diabetes Care and Technologies Joins Cedars-Sinai
Roma Gianchandani, MD, has joined Cedars-Sinai as the new medical director of Diabetes Quality and vice-chair of Quality and Innovation.
Screening Some Sooner May Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Diabetes Diagnosis, Researchers Show
Researchers sought to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes diagnosis.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impair bone health in male teens
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone mineral density in male teens, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Insulin spray improved gait, cognitive function in patients with and without type 2 diabetes, clinical trial shows
Scientists have assessed the long-term effects of intranasal insulin on cognition and on gait in people with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Grandmaternal exercise has benefits for grand offspring, researchers find
Scientists have demonstrated in mice that the benefits of exercise may also span generations.
Thyroid hormone replacement undertreatment linked to worse hospital outcomes
Undertreatment with thyroid hormone replacement can put patients with hypothyroidism at risk for worse hospital outcomes, including longer length of stay and higher rates of readmission, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Extracellular vesicles offer new insights into treating endocrine disorders
In a new Scientific Statement released today, the Endocrine Society describes the importance of extracellular vesicles as a new research target for understanding the causes of certain endocrine disorders such as cancer and diabetes and discovering new treatments for these disorders.
People with diabetes and cognitive decline may be at higher risk for heart disease
People with type 2 diabetes who have cognitive impairment could be at greater risk for stroke, heart attack or death than other individuals with diabetes, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Researchers Catalog Cell Types Present in White Fat Tissue in Mice and in Humans
Scientists have generated an atlas of the cell types present in the white adipose tissue of humans and in mice, allowing them to look at the composition of fat in unprecedented detail.
Endocrine Society celebrates House passage of Build Back Better Act
The Endocrine Society hailed the House of Representatives for including provisions to improve insulin affordability in its version of the Build Back Better Act.
Personalized medicine research focuses on Hispanics with diabetes in South Texas
A team of researchers studying genetic data to identify hormone responses in a population of Mexican Americans with prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity recently received a $3.5 million grant to fund a five-year study set to begin in late 2021.
Sweet! How Glycogen is Linked to Heat Generation in Fat Cells
University of California San Diego researchers, with international colleagues, describe how energy expenditure and heat production are regulated in obesity through a previously unknown cellular pathway.
Over 4 million deaths per year caused by obesity
Novel obesity treatments such as modulation of the gut microbiome and gene therapy are underutilized and could help fight the obesity epidemic, according to a new manuscript published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, Endocrine Reviews.
Melmed named inaugural winner of Transatlantic Alliance Award
The Endocrine Society and the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) have awarded their inaugural joint honor—the Transatlantic Alliance Award—to Shlomo Melmed, M.B. Ch.B., F.R.C.P., M.A.C.P.
People over 40 with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 are more likely to be hospitalized
Adults with type 1 diabetes need to be extra cautious of COVID-19 as they are more likely to be hospitalized and die, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Intermittent fasting can help manage metabolic disease
Eating your daily calories within a consistent window of 8-10 hours is a powerful strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to a new manuscript published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, Endocrine Reviews.
Treating polycystic ovary syndrome costs $8 billion a year in U.S. alone
The most common hormone disorder affecting women of reproductive age—polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—cost an estimated $8 billion to diagnose and treat nationwide in 2020, according to a new economic analysis published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
PFAS exposure can affect women’s ability to breastfeed
Women with higher levels of PFAS in their system may be 20% more likely to stop breastfeeding early, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Endocrine Society honors endocrinology field’s leaders with 2022 Laureate Awards
The Endocrine Society today announced it has chosen 13 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious 2022 Laureate Awards, the top honors in the field.
Society Creates Senior Level Position Dedicated to Membership and Diversity
As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Endocrine Society has established a new executive level role to focus on member value, engagement, and our DEI strategy.
Stress from rising population numbers may cause a decline in human fertility
A predicted population drop at the end of the century could be explained by stress from meaningless social interactions, according to a review article published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, Endocrinology.
Obesity and Cardiovascular Factors Combine to Cause Cognitive Decline in Latinos
Obesity is a major public health issue among Latinos, and a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. But in a new study, researchers at UC San Diego report that cardiometabolic abnormalities, such as hypertension, are more strongly associated with cognitive decline than obesity alone.
International experts call for a unified public health response to NAFLD and NASH epidemic
Patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing NAFLD and NASH.
Research shows employer-based weight management program with access to anti-obesity medications results in greater weight loss
Clinical trial was conducted in the real-world setting of a workplace health plan
New guidance on how to diagnosis and manage osteoporosis in chronic kidney disease
Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) typically suffer from impaired bone quality and quantity, with a non-vertebral fracture risk which is 4-to 6-fold higher than the fracture risk of matched controls. However, despite their high risk of fragility fractures,…
Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression
People with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression
WASHINGTON–People with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism . People with diabetes…
American Thyroid Association Announces Award Recipients
Esteemed clinicians and researchers recognized for their contributions to American Thyroid Association, thyroid cancer and thyroid disease research.
Genetic analysis technique finds missing link between thyroid function and lipid profile
Using a genetic analysis called Mendelian randomization, researchers suggest causal association between thyroid function and serum lipid profiles
Precision medicine helps identify “at-risk rapid decliners” in early-stage kidney disease
A novel therapeutic may halt rapid kidney function in some type 1 diabetic kidney disease patients.
Could a longer reproductive period put women at greater risk for Alzheimer disease?
New study suggests that a longer exposure to endogenous estrogen is associated with increased levels for Alzheimer disease biomarkers
Research paves the way to early diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy
Diabetics exert less force to hold an object than people with other diseases that affect the nervous system. Grip force is a key behavioral biomarker to detect incipient diabetic neuropathy
Significant increase in impact factor ratings for Bentham Science journals
Clarivate has recently published the latest edition of Journal Citation Reports® providing information for the category ranking and Impact Factor ratings of the indexed journals in 2020. Bentham Science journals have performed well and received outstanding Impact Factor rankings this…
Novel coronavirus infects and replicates in salivary gland cells
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo suggests that tissues specializing in saliva production and secretion serve as reservoirs for SARS-CoV-2, magnifying its infectious potential.
Keep your friends close, cortisol levels low for life
Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign determined that communicating with female friends decreases stress hormone levels for women across the lifespan
Knowledge of nurses for pain management of patients on maintenance hemodialysis
The article by Dr. Eman Khamis Al Nazly and Dr. Husam Al Khatib is published in the journal, The Open Nursing Journal
No pressure: Maintaining normal BP over long term is the key to heart health, study finds
Not one’s current high blood pressure, but the cumulative effect of having had hypertension for years is what significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
Antacids may improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes
Antacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes but had no effect on reducing the risk of diabetes in the general population, according to a new meta-analysis published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Transgender teenagers deserve same access to medical care as other youth
The Endocrine Society and a coalition of LGBTQ+ youth and reproductive health organizations argued in a joint submission to the High Court of England and Wales that transgender teenagers should be able to give informed consent to treatment the same way teenagers with other medical conditions can.
Endocrine Society mourns the passing of Dr. Jean D. Wilson
The Endocrine Society leadership is saddened to announce the passing of renowned member and Past President Jean D. Wilson, M.D. Wilson was President of the Endocrine Society from 1989 to 1990 and a member for almost fifty years.
Endocrine Society celebrates Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act
The Endocrine Society today praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, which makes health care accessible to millions of individuals nationwide, including those with hormone health conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid conditions, and breast and prostate cancer.
State of the art and future directions in the clinical application of HR-pQCT in adults
A new international guidance on the clinical application of high-resolution peripheral computed tomography (HR-pQCT) offers an important overview of current clinical applications in adults and direction on the interpretation of results
Over-the-counter fungicide can disrupt hormones
Steroid (sex) hormones play a central role in sexual development: They help determine how boys become boys and girls become girls. If these hormones are disrupted during fetal life, it can lead to a string of reproductive disorders at birth…