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News Releases 2008
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Society Appoints Michael Dodd Senior Director, Marketing and Membership December 22, 2008
The Endocrine Society has appointed Michael Dodd as the Society’s new senior director of marketing and membership effective December 29th, 2008. Dodd will lead the Society’s programs from strategic development...
News Briefs: November 2008 December 3, 2008
1. Calcium and Vitamin D May Not Be the Only Protection Against Bone Loss 2. Pediatric Obesity May Alter Thyroid Function and Structure 3. New Hormone Foundation Bilingual Patient Fact Sheet on Type 2 Diabetes Screening
Leaders in Endocrinology Convene Summit November 7, 2008
For the past two days, clinical research leaders in endocrinology as well as other scientific and clinical disciplines have been meeting in Bethesda, MD to discuss regulatory impediments to clinical research and to identify recommendations for best practices...
Endocrine Society Releases Clinical Guideline on Metabolic Syndrome November 7, 2008
The Endocrine Society has released a new clinical practice guideline for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in patients at metabolic risk. The guideline appears in the October issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM)...
Hormone Therapy Helps Short Children Grow Up November 7, 2008
Chevy Chase, MD— Growth hormone treatment may significantly increase final height in children diagnosed with short stature, even in cases where the child is not growth hormone deficient, according...
The Endocrine Society Supports FDA Science Board’s Actions On Bisphenol A November 3, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Science Board formally accepted the findings of its Subcommittee on Bisphenol A(BPA) regarding the FDA Draft Assessment of Bisphenol-A for Use...
Endocrine Society Releases New Clinical Practice Guideline on the Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Obesity October 1, 2008
The Endocrine Society has released a new clinical practice guideline for the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity. A rapid release version of the guideline has been published on-line and will appear in the December issue...
Weight Loss Surgery May Be Associated with Bone Loss September 23, 2008
Chevy Chase, MD—Weight loss surgery may be linked to deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D and bone loss, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM)...
Low Sperm Count May Be Associated with Prenatal Testosterone Excess September 23, 2008
Chevy Chase, MD—Exposure to an excess of sexual steroids, like testosterone, during fetal development may be a potential risk factor for low sperm count and motility, according to a new study accepted for publication in Endocrinology, a journal of The Endocrine Society...
Robert M. Carey Elected President of The Endocrine Society September 9, 2008
Chevy Chase, MD—Robert M. Carey, M.D., M.A.C.P., David A. Harrison III Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Dean Emeritus, and University Professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine has been elected president of The Endocrine Society...
Society Past-President to Receive National Medal of Science August 28, 2008
In a ceremony at the White House next month, President George W. Bush will present Dr. Bert O’Malley, past-president of The Endocrine Society and chair of molecular and cellular biology at Baylor College of Medicine, with the National Medal of Science...
News Briefs: August 2008 August 28, 2008
1. HIV Patients at Greater Risk for Bone Fractures 2. New Clinical Practice Guideline on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Aldosteronism 3. New Patient Fact Sheet Now Available from The Hormone Foundation: Diabetes and Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
News Briefs: July 2008 July 30, 2008
1. Drinking in Excess Associated with Increased Risk for Metabolic Syndrome 2. Protein Made by Fat Cells May Increase Risk of Heart Attack in Older Adults 3. Steroid abuse a serious health risk that demands urgent action: Endocrine Society statement warns 4. New Hormone Foundation Video Addresses Diabetes Patients’ Concerns Associated with Taking Insulin
Endocrine Society Urges FDA to Reverse Ruling on Thyroid Disease Prescription Medication July 10, 2008
While substituting one brand of a prescription medication for another is usually safe and effective, substitutions for sodium levothyroxine (L-T4), a medication used for the treatment of thyroid disease, can result in adverse health effects....
News Briefs: May 2008 May 30, 2008
1. Current Vitamin D Recommendations Merely a Fraction of Safe and Perhaps Essential Levels for Children 2. Hormone May Hold Key to Helping Elderly Men Live Longer 3. New Insights in Diagnosing Diabetes May Help the Millions Who are Undiagnosed 4. ENDO 08 Preliminary News Conference and Webcast Schedule 5. New Hormone Foundation Patient Guide to Diagnosing Cushing’s Syndrome
News Briefs: April 2008 May 30, 2008
1. Women’s Biological Clock Revealed: Hormone May Predict Age at Menopause 2. Aspirin-Like Compounds Increase Insulin Secretion in Otherwise Healthy Obese People 3. Now Available: Patient Guide on Hirsutism
Endocrine Society Releases New Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Diagnosis of Cushing’s Syndrome May 30, 2008
April 28, 2008--The Endocrine Society has released new clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome. The guidelines appear in the May issue...
Endocrine Society Releases New Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Treatment of Hirsutism May 30, 2008
The Endocrine Society has released new clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of hirsutism in premenopausal women. The guidelines appear in the April issue...
Tests to Measure Steroid Hormones Not Up To the Task: CDC Hears from Endocrine Society Experts May 30, 2008
Atlanta, GA—Clinicians and researchers from The Endocrine Society and other organizations across the country highlighted the critical need to improve tests for measuring steroid hormones, which are widely used in research and for clinical diagnosis.
News Briefs: March 2008 May 30, 2008
1. Vitamin D Deficiency May be to Blame for Soft Bones in Baby’s Skull 2. Male Contraception: The Right Combination of Hormones Holds the Key 3. Previously Unrecognized Testosterone Deficiency Common in Men with Type 1 Diabetes 4. Diabetes and Nutrition: Carbohydrates; New Hormone Foundation Bilingual Patient Fact Sheet
Doping Test in Sports Confounded by Common Genetic Trait May 30, 2008
The tests for testosterone doping used in professional and amateur sports may routinely be confounded by a common genetic variation, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM)....
News Briefs: February 2008 February 21, 2008
1. Intranasal Insulin May Lower Food Intake in Men, Improve Memory Function in Women 2. Women with Higher Levels of DHEAS Have Better Cognitive Function 3. Female-to-Male Transsexuals Have Higher Androgen Levels, Not PCOS 4. Piecing the Puzzle Together: Commentary on ACCORD Trail 5. Premature Ovarian Failure: New Hormone Foundation Bilingual Patient Fact Sheet
Human Growth Hormone Abuse Raises Serious Health Risks, Endocrine Society Warns Congress February 19, 2008
Testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Government Reform Committee on behalf of The Endocrine Society, Dr. Alan Rogol, professor of clinical pediatrics, University of Virginia and Indiana University School of Medicine, outlined the legitimate medical uses of HGH and the serious health consequences surrounding its abuse by athletes, celebrities, and those hoping to find a way to combat the effects of aging.
Estrogen-like Compound May Reduce Risk for Alzheimer's in Mice January 31, 2008
New research accepted for publication in the journal Endocrinology reveals that mice with induced Alzheimer’s-like symptoms had improved cognitive function when given the synthetic estrogen-like hormone propylpyrazole triol (PPT).
U.S. Endocrinology Workforce Shortage Represents Significant Threat to Public Health January 30, 2008
A new analysis supports what many in the healthcare field already suspect, that demand for endocrinologists in the United States far exceeds supply, and this shortfall in medical care will only get worse in the coming years. This gap between supply and demand may have serious consequences for public health, according to commentary accepted for publication in the JCEM.
News Briefs: January 2008 January 23, 2008
1. Calcium and Vitamin D Prevents Bone Loss 2. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Morning Cortisol Response 3. Why High-Protein, Low-Fat, and Low-Carbohydrate Diets Suppress Hunger 4. Call for Nominations: The Endocrine Society Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism 5. New Hormone Foundation Bilingual Patient Fact Sheet on Turner Syndrome
Endocrine Society Applauds FDA Actions Countering Misleading Claims on Compounded "Bioidentical" Hormones January 10, 2008
Chevy Chase, MD--The Endocrine Society strongly supports recent action by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) countering unfounded and misleading claims that compounded "bioidentical hormones" are safer and more effective than traditional hormone therapies. The Endocrine Society is deeply concerned about the claims of safety and efficacy of these compounds and shares the FDA's belief that patients and healthcare providers need accurate and reliable information to make informed medical decisions. |