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Exposure to tiny air pollution particles may lead to reduced sperm production, suggests new research in mice presented at ENDO 2019 in New Orleans, La. “Infertility rates are increasing around the world, and air pollution may be one of the main factors,” says lead researcher Elaine Maria Frade Costa, MD, PhD, of Sao Paulo University...
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Teens and young adults who were exposed to HIV and antiretroviral therapy before birth but are HIV-negative themselves are at increased risk of obesity and asthma-like symptoms, according to research presented at ENDO 2019 in New Orleans, La. “These findings imply that all children of mothers with HIV—even the large proportion who are HIV-negative—should be...
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When trying to lose weight by cutting calories, people who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in addition to obesity can lose more weight if they treat their sleep disorder with an overnight CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, machine. This finding of a new study was at ENDO 2019 in New Orleans, La. “Some people...
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Endocrine Society’s Clinical Practice Guideline offers diagnosis and treatment recommendations Simplifying medication regimens and tailoring glycemic targets in older adults with diabetes improves adherence and avoids treatment-related complications, according to a Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society. The Society debuted the guideline during a press conference on the opening day of ENDO...
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The hemoglobin A1c blood test is widely used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes but it is actually unable to detect the disease in most patients, according to a new study presented at ENDO 2019 in New Orleans, La. “Based on these findings, A1c should not be solely used to rule out diabetes,...
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The Endocrine Society has hired Michel Y. Farhat, PhD — a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry — to serve as its chief strategic partnerships officer. In his new role, Farhat will develop and execute a global strategic partnerships strategy. He will identify opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders...
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Researchers have identified unique isoform-specific functions of phosphorylated progesterone receptors (PRs) as pathway drivers in the development of luminal breast cancer, according to a study recently published in Endocrinology. Researchers led by Carol A. Lange, PhD, of the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, point out that luminal, or estrogen receptor...
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Here is a quick run down of major issues being discussed by policymakers from an endocrine perspective and the Society’s current advocacy work. Let us know if you would like additional information or have any questions. What’s Happening in Washington The “Skinny” on the President’s Proposed Budget –On March 11, the White House unveiled a summary of...
