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News Releases 2012
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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. |