Research and clinical care of adrenal diseases have improved significantly even in the past few years. Endocrine News speaks with a few notable experts in this space about these developments, gaps that are currently barriers to further ones, and how research informs the clinic and back again. When Gary D. Hammer, MD, PhD, professor of...
Author: Derek Bagley
A Delicate Balance: Navigating the Complexities of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Constant vigilance is required for both the patient and the clinicians when treating people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Early screening, diligent monitoring, and a holistic approach can ensure that complications are kept at bay and the patients can maintain a high quality of life. In the quiet exam rooms of specialized endocrine clinics, a high-stakes...
Four Studies that Can Improve Patient Outcomes Since April is Adrenal Disease Awareness Month, Endocrine News is highlighting recent studies that shed light on important advances and insights in the field. These studies, all published in Endocrine Society journals, show how improved diagnostic accuracy, postoperative management, and a better understanding of rare adrenal pathologies offer... The Endocrine Society recently held a virtual Science Writers Conference dedicated to the current landscape and future horizons of GLP-1 therapies, examining new oral formulations and dual and triple agonists. Endocrine News caught up with the two experts who spoke at the conference — Priya Jaisinghani, MD, DABOM and Mehmet Furkan Burak, MD – to...
As the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) expands, so too does our knowledge of just what all these medications can do. GLP-1RAs have now been shown to reduce consumption of alcohol and drugs, even treating addictions to gambling and sex, but these medications can also potentially lead to rare but fatal complications of... As the onslaught of anti-obesity drugs hit the market in recent years, more research is being released about their potential side effects as well as their benefits. Endocrine News investigates two of these studies to gain more insight to how these “miracle drugs” could affect cardiac health. Two studies published in late 2025 examined cardiovascular...New Study May Offer Hope to Women Suffering Menopausal Hot Flashes, Night Sweats
A woman’s insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold sweats, according to new research from the University of Victoria (UVic). The study found that having higher insulin levels at age 47 predicted younger onsets of hot flashes and night sweats,” says Faria Athar, lead author...
A new study led by Mayo Clinic found that postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking tirzepatide. The findings, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, could expand treatment possibilities for millions of women struggling with obesity and obesity-related diseases after menopause. Menopause can accelerate age-related weight gain and increase the likelihood of...
