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News Releases 2011
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Endocrine Society Membership Surpasses Record-Breaking 15,000 Members December 12, 2011
Endocrine Society Membership Surpasses Record-Breaking 15,000 Members
Endocrine Experts Agree with FDA that hCG Diet is Unproven and Potentially Harmful December 8, 2011
Endocrine Experts Agree with FDA that hCG Diet is Unproven and Potentially Harmful
News Briefs from The Endocrine Society - December 5, 2011 December 5, 2011
News Briefs from The Endocrine Society - December 5, 2011
Endocrine Society Calls for Public Policy Changes to Combat Pediatric Obesity Epidemic December 5, 2011
Endocrine Society Calls for Public Policy Changes to Combat Pediatric Obesity Epidemic
Call for Nominations: The Endocrine Society’s Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism November 8, 2011
The Endocrine Society is calling for nominations for the fifth annual Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism. The award recognizes outstanding reporting that enhances public understanding of health issues pertaining to the field of endocrinology.
Senator Franken and Representatives Burgess & Van Hollen Receive The Endocrine Society’s 2011 Congressional Leadership Award November 1, 2011
The Endocrine Society announced today that Senator Al Franken (D-MN) and Representatives Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)...
Endocrine Society Commends Obama’s Action on Drug Shortages but Urges Mandatory Reporting Requirements November 1, 2011
The Executive Order President Obama issued Monday directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action to reduce prescription drug shortages is a commendable first step...
Endocrine Society Announces 2012 Laureate Award Winners November 1, 2011
The Endocrine Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 Laureate Awards...
News Brief from The Endocrine Society - October 27, 2011 October 27, 2011
1. Older Men with Higher Testosterone Levels Lose Less Muscle Mass as They Age 2. Childhood Diet Lower in Fat and Higher in Fiber May Lower Risk for Chronic Disease in Adulthood 3. New Patient Guide Explains How Continuous Glucose Monitoring Works and Who Should Use It...
Experts Find Continuous Glucose Monitoring Beneficial in Maintaining Target Blood Glucose Levels for People with Diabetes October 11, 2011
Patients with diabetes face daily challenges in managing their blood glucose levels, and it has been postulated that patients could benefit from a system...
The Endocrine Society Mourns the Passing of Dr. John Baxter October 7, 2011
The Endocrine Society leadership is sad to announce that valued member, Dr. John D. Baxter, died on October 5, 2011 in San Francisco, California...
Endocrine Society Opposes MedPAC’s Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Recommendations October 7, 2011
The Endocrine Society, representing more than 14,000 physicians and scientists in the field of endocrinology, strongly opposes the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s (MedPAC)...
News Brief from The Endocrine Society October 7, 2011
1. Stress Hormones May Increase Cardiovascular Risks for Shift Workers 2. BPA Exposure in Utero May Increase Predisposition to Breast Cancer 3. New Fact Sheet Explains Benefits and Risks of Bisphosphonate Use for Treatment of Osteoporosis
August 2011 News Briefs from The Endocrine Society August 31, 2011
1. Hot Flashes May be Fewer in Older, Heavier Women 2. Smoking after Menopause May Increase Sex Hormone Levels 3. New Fact Sheet Defines Hypothyroidism and Explains Treatment Options
The Endocrine Society Appoints Eleanore Tapscott Senior Director, Publications August 16, 2011
The Endocrine Society has hired Eleanore Tapscott as senior director, publications, effective August 22nd, 2011...
Endocrine Society Encourages Utilization of Central Institutional Review Boards to Advance Clinical Research and Improve Patient Care August 2, 2011
Endocrine Society Encourages Utilization of Central Institutional Review Boards to Advance Clinical Research and Improve Patient Care...
July 2011 News Briefs from The Endocrine Society July 28, 2011
1. Increased Muscle Mass May Lower Risk of Pre-Diabetes 2. Fructose Consumption Increases Risk Factors for Heart Disease 3. New Patient Guide Recommends Screening for Vitamin D Deficiency in At-Risk Populations...
Endocrine Reviews is Top-Ranked Journal in the Category of Endocrinology and Metabolism July 5, 2011
In its recently released annual Journal Citation Report (JCR) for 2010, Thomson Reuters awarded Endocrine Reviews the top Impact Factor ranking among the 116 journals competing in...
News Briefs from The Endocrine Society July 5, 2011
1. Diabetes Drug May Prevent or Delay Development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 2. New Patient Fact Sheet Explains Causes and Treatment of the Absence of Menstrual Periods 3. New Patient Guide Outlines Causes of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency and Benefits of Growth Hormone Therapy...
Medical Societies Respond to the FDAs Safety Announcement on the Use of the Diabetes Medication Actos June 16, 2011
Diabetes leaders today are responding to the announcement made by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA yesterday that the use of the diabetes medication Actos...
Experts Recommend Screening for Vitamin D Deficiency in At-Risk Populations June 6, 2011
Today, The Endocrine Society released “Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline.” The clinical practice guideline (CPG) is published in the July 2011 issue of...
SaveMyFertility is the First-ever, Comprehensive Bilingual Resource for Preserving Fertility for Cancer Patients June 6, 2011
For the first time ever, young adults and the parents of children diagnosed with cancer—and the physicians who treat them—have a comprehensive, bilingual resource to give them critically important guidance about preserving their...
ENDO 2011 News Conference and Webcast Schedule May 18, 2011
Breaking news on bone health, hormones and cancer, vitamin D, clinical trials, and diabetes will be presented in a series of news briefings at ENDO 2011: The 93rd Annual Meeting & Expo...
Endocrine Society Announces 2011 Early Investigators Award Winners May 13, 2011
The Endocrine Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural 2011 Early Investigators Awards. The awards were established to recognize the achievements of early career investigators...
Leaders Receive Distinguished Legislator Award May 10, 2011
The Endocrine Society announced today that Representatives Shelley Berkley (D-NV), Ed Markey (D-MA) and Jim Moran (D-VA), and former Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) are the recipients... |