An Endocrine News roundup of the week’s pharmaceutical news, breakthroughs, and general information. * Olfactive Biosolutions Granted Third Dual GLP-1 / GIP Patent to Repurpose Food Molecules for Weight Management and Blood Sugar Regulation Olfactive Biosolutions was recently granted a third patent for inducing the secretion of GLP-1 and GIP, in U.S. patent US 12,171,727...
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) announced the appointment of Matthew T. Drake, MD, PhD, as chief of the Division of Endocrinology and director of the Metabolic Bone Service. Drake has been a consultant in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., since 2007. He assumed a dual role...
Researchers have provided vital insights into social determinants such as government support, stable housing, and employment opportunities on postpartum health among Louisiana mothers during stressful periods including COVID-19, hurricanes, and the infant formula shortage. The study, “The role of government assistance, housing, and employment on postpartum maternal health across income and race: a mixed methods...
In December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved crinecerfont capsules and oral solution adjunctive treatment to glucocorticoid replacement to control androgens in adult and pediatric patients four years of age and older with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Crinecerfont is a selective oral corticotropin-releasing factor type 1 receptor (CRF1) antagonist that directly...
Elizabeth Pearce, MD, MSc, discusses her ENDO 2024 presentation, which found that exposure to some endocrine-disrupting chemicals that harm the thyroid gland has increased over the past 20 years among U.S. women of childbearing age and pregnant women, especially among those with lower social and economic status. Elizabeth Pearce, MD, MSc, of the Boston University...
For more than 80 years, the Endocrine Society has recognized the achievements of endocrinologists worldwide. The Laureate Awards recognize endocrinologists for seminal research, meritorious service, leadership and mentorship, innovation, international contributions, education, translation of science to practice, and lifetime achievement. Established in 1944, the Society’s Laureate Awards recognize the highest achievements in the endocrinology field,...
Endocrine Society member Michael Morkos, MD, shares his recommendations for best practices in dealing with the often-daunting task of the email inbox. His pointers for accommodating a practice’s patient portal could help any physician manage his or her practice more efficiently. “The most effective way to do it is to do it.” — Amelia Earhart...
Former Endocrine Society president Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD, joined an elite group of Americans who have received two national medals of honor when President Joe Biden presented her with the National Medal of Science at a White House ceremony held Jan. 3. Woodruff was also awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and...
For more than 80 years, the Endocrine Society has recognized the achievements of endocrinologists worldwide. The Laureate Awards recognize endocrinologists for seminal research, meritorious service, leadership and mentorship, innovation, international contributions, education, translation of science to practice, and lifetime achievement. Established in 1944, the Society’s Laureate Awards recognize the highest achievements in the endocrinology field,...
