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Society Members in the Media: Society Experts Consulted on Steve Jobs’ Health Condition
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Endocrine Insider The media turned to The Endocrine Society for expert information when Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, issued a statement on Monday, January 5 regarding rumors about his health. Mr. Jobs confirmed that he is seeking treatment for a "hormone imbalance" that has been causing him to lose weight. The media reacted quickly to this statement, with reporters seeking out experts who could offer more insight into what Jobs might be facing. Many high profile media outlets, including the Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, CBS News, MSNBC, U.S. News & World Report, Time and Web MD sought out experts from The Endocrine Society to offer their thoughts regarding the statement. Society experts agreed there was not enough information in Jobs' statement to definitively say what his condition may be, but used this opportunity to help educate reporters and their readers about the complexity of endocrine-related conditions. To view articles regarding this topic with comments from Society experts, please use the links below. |
