Closing the Obesity Diagnosis Gap: A New EHR-Based Measure Could Improve Population Health Outcomes
A new obesity measure championed by authors of a recent Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism paper could move the needle in managing obesity in patients, aligning better with public health priorities and improving patient care overall by integrating obesity recognition into routine clinical practice across specialties. Despite growing awareness of obesity as a chronic... Recent studies from Endocrine Society journals have shown that GLP-1 RAs are not only successful in reducing obesity, but they have positive impacts on a range of other conditions. From improving taste sensitivity and positive results in a pediatric patient with several comorbidities to being an effective treatment in patients with a variety of psychiatric...
Endocrine Society members elected Joy Wu, MD, PhD, of the Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, Calif., as its 2027 – 2028 President. She will serve as president-elect for a year beginning in June 2026 before becoming president in June 2027. Wu is the Gerald M. Reaven, MD Professor of Endocrinology, chief of the Division of Endocrinology and vice chair of basic...ENDO 2026 Offers the World of Endocrinology in the City of Chicago
Chicago is that “toddling town,” according to the immortal croonings of Frank Sinatra. It’s also set to become “endocrine central” when ENDO 2026 arrives June 13 – 16. Spread out along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, the Windy City is a quintessential American metropolis, with iconic skyscrapers, beautiful parks, charming neighborhoods, fabulous restaurants, and one...Maternal Blood Sugar Levels Linked to Heightened Obesity Risk in Adolescents
