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Calcium Supplements Linked to Longer Lifespans in Women May 22, 2013
Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Fish Oil Supplements May Help Fight Against Type 2 Diabetes May 22, 2013
Widely-used fish oil supplements modestly increase amounts of a hormone that is associated with lower risk of diabetes and heart disease, according to a study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Mild Hypothyroidism Raises Mortality Risk among Heart Failure Patients May 22, 2013
Patients with underlying heart failure are more likely to experience adverse outcomes from mild hypothyroidism, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
ENDO 2013 on Track to be The Largest-Ever Annual Meeting of The Endocrine Society May 1, 2013
At the seven week mark leading up to ENDO 2013: The Endocrine Society’s 95th Annual Meeting & Expo, the organization has tallied more registrants than any other annual meeting in its history at this same mark.
Secondhand Smoke Presents Greater Threat to Teen Girls than Boys April 30, 2013
When teenage girls are exposed to secondhand smoke at home, they tend to have lower levels of the “good” form of cholesterol that reduces heart disease risk, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Mild Iodine Deficiency in Womb Associated with Lower Scores on Children’s Literacy Tests April 30, 2013
Children who did not receive enough iodine in the womb performed worse on literacy tests as 9-year-olds than their peers, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Gastric Bypass Surgery Alters Hormones to Relieve Diabetes Symptoms April 30, 2013
Gastric bypass surgery alters the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, hinting at the mechanisms through which the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Researchers Pinpoint Upper Safe Limit of Vitamin D Blood Levels April 30, 2013
Researchers claim to have calculated for the first time, the upper safe limit of vitamin D levels, above which the associated risk for cardiovascular events or death raises significantly, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Chernobyl Follow-Up Study Finds High Survival Rate Among Young Thyroid Cancer Patients April 24, 2013
More than a quarter of a century after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, many children and teenagers who developed thyroid cancer due to radiation are in complete or near remission, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
News Media Registration Open for ENDO 2013 April 23, 2013
Members of the media can now register to attend The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting & Expo being held in San Francisco, Calif., on June 15-18, 2013. ENDO 2013 offers journalists the opportunity to hear about groundbreaking research from directly scientific leaders in diverse fields, including obesity, menopause, diabetes, reproductive health, endocrine disruptors, sex steroids, thyroid cancer and much more.
Scientists Urge UN to Take Action on Chemicals in Consumer Products and Pesticides April 23, 2013
Today, a group of influential scientists called for swift action by the UN system to prevent harm from a wide variety of synthetic chemicals in consumer products and pesticides that play a role in increased incidences of reproductive diseases, cancer, obesity, and type-2 diabetes worldwide.
Experts Develop Guidelines to Protect Diabetes Patients from Hypoglycemia April 18, 2013
In a joint Consensus Statement, The Endocrine Society and the American Diabetes Association broadened the definition of hypoglycemia to include events during which a patient with diabetes experiences symptoms consistent with low blood sugar without a supporting blood test.
Hammes Named Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Endocrinology April 18, 2013
Stephen R. Hammes, MD, PhD, the Louis S. Wolk Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York, has been named editor-in-chief elect of Molecular Endocrinology, a journal of The Endocrine Society.
Hair Analysis Reveals Elevated Stress Hormone Levels Raise Cardiovascular Risk April 17, 2013
Hair strands contain valuable information about senior citizens’ stress levels that can be used to determine an individual’s cardiovascular disease risk, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Common Osteoporosis Drug Slows Formation of New Bone April 17, 2013
Although the drug zoledronic acid slows bone loss in osteoporosis patients, it also boosts levels of a biomarker that stops bone formation, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Simple Reminders May Help Prevent Fractures April 17, 2013
Reminding primary care doctors to test at-risk patients for osteoporosis can prevent fractures and reduce health care costs, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Endocrine Society Key Sponsor of Rally for Medical Research April 15, 2013
On April 8th, The Endocrine Society joined millions of Americans across the country in the Rally for Medical Research, which called on policymakers to make life-saving medical research funding a national priority.
Inaugural Health Disparities Summit Spotlights Diabetes’ Toll on Minority Groups April 3, 2013
More than 75 health professionals, researchers and policymakers gathered to explore better ways to treat and prevent diabetes in minority groups during The Endocrine Society’s inaugural Reducing Health Disparities summit on March 23-24.
Microorganisms Detected via Breath Test Linked to Body Mass, Fat Accumulation March 26, 2013
The content of a person’s breath may indicate how susceptible they are to weight gain, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
New Model May Pinpoint Timing of Final Menstrual Period March 26, 2013
For women enduring hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, a new model could better estimate the timing of the final menstrual period, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Vitamin D Benefits Breathing in Tuberculosis Patients March 26, 2013
Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D can help people breathe better and may even protect against tuberculosis (TB), according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). The study of more than 10,000 Korean adults found that lung function improved when people had absorbed more vitamin D into their bodies. Vitamin D is absorbed primarily through sunlight, with a healthy diet as a secondary source.
The Endocrine Society Elects Five Members to its Governing Council March 21, 2013
Members of The Endocrine Society have elected five new Officers and Council members to lead the world’s oldest, largest and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology.
Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy March 15, 2013
An international meeting of organisations working in menopause and women’s health has concluded Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT, sometimes called HRT) is the most effective treatment for symptoms...
Exercise Shields Children from Stress March 7, 2013
Exercise may play a key role in helping children cope with stressful situations, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). When they are exposed to everyday stressors, the study found sedentary children had surges of cortisol – a hormone linked to stress. The most active children had little or no increase in their cortisol levels in similar situations.
Study Finds Up to Half of Gestational Diabetes Patients Will Develop Type 2 Diabetes March 7, 2013
Women who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy face a significantly higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the future, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Age at First Menstrual Cycle, Menopause Tied to Heart Disease Risk March 7, 2013
Chinese women are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease if they have their first menstrual cycle or enter menopause later than their peers, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). The study also found earlier onset of menopause was associated with a higher risk of developing osteoporosis.
Better Estrogen Testing Methods Needed to Improve Patient Care March 5, 2013
In a Position Statement unveiled today, The Endocrine Society advocates that all methods for measuring estrogens, which play a crucial role in human biology, be made traceable to a common standard. In addition to the well-known role of estrogens in sexual development, these hormones, particularly estradiol, have a significant impact on the health of the skin, blood vessels, bones, muscle, kidney, liver, digestive system, brain, lung and pancreas.
Experts Raise Concerns about JAMA Study and Pancreatitis Risk of Diabetes Medications March 1, 2013
The Endocrine Society released today a statement highlighting multiple concerns regarding a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine by Singh et al. that suggests...
Scott Hunt, Endocrine Society CEO, to Retire March 1, 2013
After 25 years as executive director and CEO of the world’s oldest, largest and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology, Scott Hunt...
Cardiovascular Risk May Remain for Treated Cushing’s Disease Patients February 12, 2013
Even after successful treatment, patients with Cushing’s disease who were older when diagnosed or had prolonged exposure to excess cortisol face a greater risk of dying or developing cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
African-American, Caucasian Women Should Take Identical Vitamin D Doses February 12, 2013
African-American women battling vitamin D deficiencies need the same dose as Caucasian women to treat the condition, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts IVF Success February 12, 2013
Women with a high concentration of anti-Müllerian hormone stand a better chance of giving birth after in vitro fertilization, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Birth Order Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders February 12, 2013
Birth Order Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders
Endocrine Society Launches Ambassador Exchange Program to Improve World Health February 5, 2013
As part of its commitment to improving human health worldwide, The Endocrine Society has launched its new Ambassador Exchange Program. This international exchange pilot program will establish collaborative relationships between leading medical centers in the United States and international medical centers serving...
The Endocrine Society Mourns the Passing of Dr. Elwood Jensen January 7, 2013
The Endocrine Society leadership is sad to announce that valued member, Dr. Elwood Jensen, died on December 16, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Endocrine Society Membership Surpasses Record-Breaking 16,000 Members December 17, 2012
Endocrine Society Membership Surpasses Record-Breaking 16,000 Members
Metformin Improves Blood Glucose Levels and BMI in Very Obese Children December 10, 2012
Metformin therapy has a beneficial treatment effect over placebo in improving body mass index (BMI) and fasting glucose levels in obese children, according to a recent study...
Mother’s Vitamin D Level Linked to Birth Weight December 10, 2012
Mothers’ vitamin D levels at a gestation of 26 weeks or less were positively related to birth weight and head circumference, and, in the first trimester were negatively associated with risk of a baby being born small for gestational age...
AMA Adopts Endocrine Society Resolution to Expand Diabetes Prevention Program November 26, 2012
The American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by The Endocrine Society calling for the expansion of ...
Diabetic Patients Have Higher Prevalence of Hearing Impairment November 19, 2012
Patients with diabetes have a significantly higher prevalence of hearing impairment than patients without diabetes, according to a recent study...
Timing of First Menstrual Cycle May be Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women November 14, 2012
Age at onset of menarche (first menstrual cycle) is associated with increased body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and overall obesity in adulthood, according...
BPA Shown to Disrupt Thyroid Function in Pregnant Animals and Offspring November 14, 2012
In utero exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) can be associated with decreased thyroid function in newborn sheep, ...
Endocrine Society Announces 2013 Laureate Award Winners November 6, 2012
The Endocrine Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 Laureate Awards. The awards were established in 1944 to recognize the highest achievements in endocrinology including...
Endocrine Society Member, Robert Lefkowitz, Wins Chemistry Nobel October 10, 2012
Robert J. Lefkowitz, MD, was among two American researchers to be awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He and his co-winner, Brian Kobilka, MD, were recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries that reveal the inner workings of G-protein–coupled receptors...
Alzheimer’s Disease in Men Linked to Low Levels of Hormone, IGF-1 October 2, 2012
Low serum levels of IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 are associated with Alzheimer’s disease in men, but not women, according to a recent study accepted for publication...
Study Uncovers Racial Disparities in Diabetic Complications among Underinsured October 2, 2012
Low serum levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) are associated with Alzheimer’s disease in men, but not women, according to a recent study accepted for publication...
Low Levels of Vitamin D Are Associated with Mortality in Older Adults October 2, 2012
Low levels of vitamin D and high levels of parathyroid hormone are associated with increased mortality in African American and Caucasian older adults, according to a new study accepted for publication...
Gestational Exposure to Urban Air Pollution Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency in Newborns September 13, 2012
Gestational exposure to ambient urban air pollution, especially during late pregnancy, may contribute to lower vitamin D levels in offspring, according to a recent study accepted for publication in...
Puberty Turned on by Brain during Deep Sleep September 13, 2012
Slow-wave sleep, or ‘deep sleep’, is intimately involved in the complex control of the onset of puberty, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism...
Mild Increases in Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone not Harmful in the Elderly September 13, 2012
There is no evidence to link mildly elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels to an increase in mortality among the elderly, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism...
Experts Recommend Screening Adults for Hypertriglyceridemia Every Five Years September 7, 2012
The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertriglyceridemia. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood and are associated with cardiovascular risk...
New Tool to Help Practitioners Assess Ability to Detect Cancer in Thyroid Nodules August 29, 2012
Evaluating thyroid nodules to detect cancer involves the utilization of clinical examination, ultrasound and other modalities, however, there is high variability in practitioners’ care of these patients, with some practitioners doing more than is recommended, but others less than recommended...
Even Minor Physical Activity May Benefit Bone Health in Premenopausal Women August 15, 2012
physical activity for premenopausal women is very effective in reducing sclerostin—a known inhibitor of bone formation. In addition, physical training enhances IGF-1levels, which have a very positive effect on bone formation...
Mediterranean Diet Enriched with Olive Oil may Protect Bone August 15, 2012
Consumption of a Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil for two years is associated with increased serum osteocalcin concentrations, suggesting a protective effect on bone...
Experts Issue Recommendations for Treating Thyroid Dysfunction during and after Pregnancy August 10, 2012
The Endocrine Society has made revisions to its 2007 Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for management of thyroid disease during pregnancy and postpartum.
Endocrine Society Cultivates Future Research Leaders among Minority Groups August 8, 2012
The Endocrine Society today launched the Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology (FLARE) Program, a multi-faceted training program for minority senior graduate students, postdoctoral and clinical research fellows in endocrine-related research.
Ten Years after WHI, Doctors Say Patient Concerns and Misinformation Impede Treatment of Menopausal Women July 9, 2012
The Endocrine Society commissioned Lake Research Partners to conduct a national survey of 424 internal medicine, family practice and OB/GYN physicians about their attitudes and experiences related to treating menopausal symptoms.
15 Top Medical Organizations Agree on Hormone Therapy Use July 9, 2012
After 10 years of debate regarding the risks and benefits of hormone therapy, 15 top medical organizations have come together to issue a statement of agreement regarding the benefits of hormone therapy for symptomatic menopausal women.
Low Vitamin D Level is Linked to Greater Chance of Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes July 3, 2012
A new study presents more evidence of a possible link between low vitamin D levels and a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Type 2 Diabetes Cured by Weight Loss Surgery Returns in One-Fifth of Patients July 3, 2012
A new study shows that although gastric bypass surgery reverses Type 2 diabetes in a large percentage of obese patients, the disease recurs in about 21 percent of them within three to five years.
Vitamin D Deficiency Common among Adolescents Evaluated for Weight-Loss Surgery July 3, 2012
Most adolescents preparing for weight-loss, or bariatric, surgery are deficient in vitamin D, a new study demonstrates. The results were presented...
Experimental drug helps diabetes patients lose weight July 3, 2012
An experimental drug helped significantly more overweight patients with diabetes shed pounds, compared with placebo, a new study finds. The results were presented...
Experts Say Protocols for Identifying Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Inadequate June 26, 2012
In a Statement of Principles unveiled today, The Endocrine Society proposes a streamlined definition for endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and offers recommendations that will...
Ethnic Minorities Have Higher Morbidity and Mortality from Endocrine Disorders than Whites June 26, 2012
A new Scientific Statement issued today by The Endocrine Society reviews the published literature on biological, clinical and non-clinical contributors to race and sex disparities in endocrine disorders...
BPA Exposure Effects May Last for Generations June 18, 2012
Exposure to low doses of Bisphenol A (BPA) during gestation had immediate and long-lasting, trans-generational effects on the brain and social behaviors in mice, according to a recent study accepted for publication...
Experts Recommend Men at Risk for Osteoporosis Undergo Bone Density Testing June 18, 2012
Osteoporosis in men causes significant morbidity and mortality. Today, the Endocrine Society released clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for management of this condition in men. “Osteoporosis in Men: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline,” is published...
Physical Activity Reduces Compensatory Weight Gain after Liposuction June 15, 2012
Abdominal liposuction triggers a compensatory increase in visceral fat, which is correlated with cardiovascular disease, but this effect can be counteracted by physical activity...
Experts Call for Clinical Trials to Test Non-Skeletal Benefits of Vitamin D May 18, 2012
The Endocrine Society’s new scientific statement published online today represents the first comprehensive evaluation of both the basic and clinical evidence related to the non-skeletal effects of vitamin D.
Some Women May Be Genetically Predisposed to Smoking-Related Hot Flashes May 3, 2012
Women who smoke and carry specific variations in the genes that impact their metabolism are at higher risk of developing hot flashes in comparison with smokers who do not carry these gene variants, according to a recent study ...
Hormone May Help Predict Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy May 3, 2012
Tubal ectopic pregnancy (TEP) is currently the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths during the first trimester and a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) shows that the hormone adrenomedullin (ADM) may help predict this condition.
Pleasure Eating Triggers Body’s Reward System and May Stimulate Overeating May 3, 2012
When eating is motivated by pleasure, rather than hunger, endogenous rewarding chemical signals are activated which can lead to overeating, according to a recent study accepted for publication in...
First of its Kind “Menopause Map” Helps Women Navigate Treatment May 1, 2012
Women going through menopause now have a first-of-its-kind interactive guide to help them better understand their menu of treatment options, including whether hormone therapy may be right for them. |