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UrduStem cell biologist Hugo Vankelecom (KU Leuven) and his colleagues have discovered that the pituitary gland in mice ages as the result of an age-related form of chronic inflammation. It may be possible to slow down this process or even…
Tag: Endocrinology
Calcified Tissue International announces top-cited papers
The authors of the journal’s 10 most oft-cited 2019 papers in 2019-20 have been awarded a certificate of publishing excellence; Get free online access to these notable papers until August 31
Measuring gene expression changes over time may help predict T1D diabetes progression
An international research team, including the University of South Florida Health Informatics Institute, created and validated a predictive model with potential for early monitoring of infants at risk for type 1 diabetes
Fragility fractures cost European health care systems €56.9 billion annually
New International Osteoporosis Foundation report provides unique overview of osteoporosis in Europe, revealing the enormous disease burden and an unacceptable treatment gap; 71% of women at high risk of fracture are not receiving much-needed medication
Football and team handball training may increase health span and, ultimately, lifespan
In the quest for healthy aging and longer lifespan, Danish researchers at the University of Southern Denmark have collaborated with Swedish researchers at Karolinska Institutet to explore the anti-aging effects of football and team handball training
New study further advances the treatment of chronic pain
LIH and RTI International put forward the mode of action of natural painkiller conolidine, and develop new molecule with enhanced pharmacological properties
Endocrine Society names new Editors-in-Chief of Endocrine Reviews, Journal of the Endocrine Society
The Endocrine Society appointed two new Editors-in-Chief of its prestigious journals. Ashley Grossman M.D., F.R.C.P., of Barts and the London School of Medicine in London, U.K., has been named the next Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine Reviews, and Zeynep Madak-Erdogan, Ph.D., of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Urbana, Ill., has been named as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Endocrine Society (JES).
People who eat a healthy diet including whole fruits may be less likely to develop diabetes
A new study finds people who consume two servings of fruit per day have 36 percent lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes than those who consume less than half a serving. The research was published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Growing evidence fruit may lower type 2 diabetes risk
Research has found eating at least two serves of fruit daily has been linked with 36% lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes
Featured research from NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE
Press materials for virtual event now available
A review on the current updates in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology
Knowledge in medicine is a very dynamic process due to the continuing progress in this field. New developments influence research, but also the clinical practice. Hence the continuous need for improvement in the field in which we work is required.…
People who eat a plant-based dinner could reduce their risk of heart disease by ten percent
WASHINGTON–People who eat too many refined carbs and fatty meats for dinner have a higher risk of heart disease than those who eat a similar diet for breakfast, according to a nationwide study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of…
Higher incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome after bilateral oophorectomy
New study suggests the risk of severe carpal tunnel syndrome increases for women after surgery to remove the fallopian tubes and ovaries
Resetting the biological clock by flipping a switch
The biological clock is present in almost all cells of an organism. As more and more evidence emerges that clocks in certain organs could be out of sync, there is a need to investigate and reset these clocks locally. Scientists…
Studies reveal that social isolation and quarantine throughout the COVID-19 pandemic may have a detrimental impact on physical and mental health of people living with pre-existing conditions
Abstract 803: Impact of social isolation and quarantine on the course of diabetes mellitus and its complications during Covid 19 pandemic in Adjara Region Country of Georgia Abstract 1337: Psychological distress in patients with hypocortisolism during mass quarantine for Covid-19…
New findings on benign adrenal tumors could improve care
New research could enable better healthcare for patients with benign tumours of the adrenal glands. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified the levels of cortisol produced by the tumours which are associated with higher mortality rates. Up to…
Unforeseen links to chronic pancreatitis found in cancer-related signals
Researchers at Osaka University reveal the molecular mechanisms that underlie the development and progression of chronic pancreatitis and identify a therapeutic target for further research
A long-term study shows strong links between gestational diabetes during pregnancy and type-1 and type-2 diabetes later in life
A 23 year study being presented at the 23rd European Congress of Endocrinology (e-ECE 2021), on Monday 24 May 2021 at 14:40 CET ( http://www. ece2021. org ), has found that women who experience gestational diabetes (GDM) when they are…
New research reveals that a low-calorie ketogenic diet can help testosterone levels in overweight men
Press release – Abstract 743: Effects of a very low-calorie ketogenic diet on androgen levels in overweight/obese men: a single-arm uncontrolled study New research reveals that a low-calorie ketogenic diet can help testosterone levels in overweight men, reducing overall levels…
Diabetes vaccine gives promising results in a genetic subgroup
A clinical study led by Linköping University and financed by pharmaceuticals company Diamyd Medical has investigated whether immunotherapy against type 1 diabetes can preserve the body’s own production of insulin. The results suggest that injection of a protein, GAD, into…
New research suggests that night shift work is linked to menstrual irregularity and increased of developing endometriosis
Press release – Abstract 1394: Alterations in clock genes expression in Eutopic and Ectopic Endometrial Tissue New research suggests that night shift work is linked to menstrual irregularity and increased chance of developing endometriosis According to a study being presented…
Vast under-treatment of diabetes seen in global study
Only 1 in 10 people with diabetes in low- and middle-income countries is getting evidence-based, low-cost comprehensive care
Science moves closer to diet that improves metabolic health without sharp cuts in calories
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – A diet that improves the biomarkers of metabolic health, and that could potentially slow the aging process, has moved a step closer to reality. “We’ve known for years that restricting the amino acid methionine in the…
New insights into androgen’s action could boost battle against prostate cancer
Researchers at UVA Cancer Center have unveiled important new insights into how hormones known as androgens act on our cells – and the discovery could boost efforts to develop better treatments for prostate, ovarian and breast cancers. The findings shed…
New expert statement confirms strong links between our hormones and COVID-19
Press release – ESE statement: COVID-19 and endocrine and metabolic diseases. An updated statement from the European Society of Endocrinology New expert statement confirms strong links between our hormones and COVID-19 The endocrine system is strongly involved in SARS-Cov-2 infection…
Genetic tools help identify a cellular culprit for type 1 diabetes
By mapping its genetic underpinnings, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a predictive causal role for specific cell types in type 1 diabetes, a condition that affects more than 1.6 million Americans. The findings…
Study shows racial differences in personal care product use, may lead to health inequities
Findings could explain why women of color in particular are more highly exposed to harmful chemicals
ATA Announces Women Advancing Thyroid Research Award Recipients
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) celebrates the recipients of the Women Advancing Thyroid Research Award. This award recognizes and honors the work of young women that are leading outstanding thyroid research.
How to manage osteoporosis in hematologic stem cell transplant recipients
IOF Cancer & Bone Disease Working Group summary and algorithm outlines main recommendations to maintain bone health in HSCT patients: includes guidance for bone assessment, management and treatment as well as dietary and lifestyle recommendations.
Spike in severe pediatric type 2 diabetes complication during COVID-19 pandemic
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study uncovers life-threatening trend in children
Diagnostic yield of non-contrast pituitary MRI for pediatric pathologies
2021 ARRS Virtual Annual Meeting Scientific Electronic Exhibit found non-contrast pituitary MRI for central precocious puberty, growth hormone deficiency, short stature has similar diagnostic yield as standard contrast-enhanced protocol
Light up your mind: A novel light-based treatment for neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers review growing knowledge on the methods and applications of light therapy in treating neurodegenerative diseases
Experts mark the centennial anniversary of the discovery of insulin by highlighting the critical role adipose tissue has played in understanding insulin’s control of metabolism.
2021 marks 100 years since researchers identified insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood. Soon after, insulin was shown to be effective in lowering blood glucose in humans with…
Endocrine Society condemns efforts to block access to medical care for transgender youth
Medical evidence, not politics, should inform treatment decisions
Johns Hopkins Medicine Expert Creates Comprehensive Guide to New Diabetes Drugs
New medicines for people who have diabetes seem to pop up all the time. Drugs that help the body break down carbohydrates, drugs that increase excretion of glucose in the urine, drugs that help muscles respond to insulin and drugs that stimulate the pancreas to produce it — the list of pharmaceutical options to treat diabetes gets longer and longer.
Leptin puts the brakes on eating via novel neurocircuit
Energy balance includes modulation of dopamine reward signaling
Diet + exercise + chemo = increased survival in youth with leukemia
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study finds risk of detectable cancer cells decreased by 70% after one month of treatment in patients with ALL
Experimental treatment offers hope of fertility for early menopausal women
New pilot study suggests that administration of platelet-rich plasma and gonadotropins might restore ovarian function in women during early menopause
How comorbidities increase risks for COVID patients
Comorbidities such as heart disease, respiratory disease, renal disease and cancer lead to an increased risk of death from Covid-19 according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). At…
Kids’ metabolic health can be improved with exercise during pregnancy: here’s why
BOSTON – (March 25, 2021) – A mechanism has been identified that explains how physical exercise in pregnancy confers metabolic health benefits in offspring. According to researchers, the key lies with a protein called SOD3, vitamin D and adequate exercise,…
Endocrine Society selects Hydelene Dominguez as winner of the C. Wayne Bardin International Travel Award
Endocrine Society selected Hydelene Dominguez, M.D., as the first winner of the C. Wayne Bardin International Travel Award. The award was established to pay tribute to Bardin, who passed away in 2019 and made remarkable research contributions to both reproductive physiology and contraception throughout his long career.
Relieve your stress, relieve your allergies
Osaka City University finds link between the corticotropin-releasing stress hormone and increased expression of allergy-causing mast cells.
Want a healthier home? Start with your couch
Replacing an old couch with a new one free of flame retardants reduces harmful exposures in the home
Liver cancer appears to be resistant to immunotherapy in patients with liver condition
Immunotherapy also appears to fuel tumor growth in these cancers
IFCC-IOF study investigates harmonization of assays for ß-CTX
New study by the IFCC-IOF Committee for Bone Metabolism shows large within- & between-assay variation for ß-CTX measurement; until harmonization is achieved, proposes measuring ß-CTX by the same assay on EDTA plasma, especially for research
Drug used during pregnancy may increase cancer risk in mother’s adult children
Exposure in the womb to a drug used to prevent miscarriage appears to raise the offspring’s cancer risk decades later, especially for colorectal and prostate cancers, researchers have found. They will present the results of their new study Tuesday at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.
Drug used during pregnancy may increase cancer risk in mother’s adult children
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate may contribute to increasing rates of early-onset cancer, researchers say
High readmission rate found for adults with type 1 diabetes hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis
One in five adults with type 1 diabetes who require in-hospital treatment of the life-threatening condition diabetic ketoacidosis has an unplanned repeat hospital visit within a month and is twice as likely to die during the second hospitalization, a new study finds. The results, which will be presented at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, also identified several factors that increased the readmission risk for these patients.
Readmission rate high for adults hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis
Readmitted patients with type 1 diabetes have two times the death rate during second hospitalization
Weekly insulin helps patients with type 2 diabetes achieve similar blood sugar control to daily insulin
Phase 2 clinical trial results show fewer episodes of low blood sugar and comparable safety