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News Releases 2013
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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. |