Lonapegsomatropin, a once-weekly prodrug of somatropin, can help children in Tanner Stages 3-5 maintain consistent height standard deviation scores (SDS) without an increase in the mean dose, according to a study presented at ENDO 2023. Ascendis Pharma is marketing the drug as TransCon hGH. Researchers led by Paul Hofman, MD, FRACP, of the Liggins Institute...
Children with achondroplasia (ACH), the most common form of hereditary short stature, experienced statistically significant improvements in their annual height velocity with the prodrug TransCon CNP, according to a study presented at ENDO 2023. Ascendis Pharma is investigating the drug in the Phase 2 ACcomplisH trial. Researchers led by Ravi Savarirayan, MBBS, FRACP, MD, of...
Obesity appears to increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a study presented at ENDO 2023. An estimated 7% to 10% of all reproductive-aged women globally have PCOS. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems that may affect their overall health, appearance, and fertility. PCOS is associated with health...
While last year was the first time we devoted an entire issue of Endocrine News to ENDO, we’re doing it again this year since ENDO 2023 was the first completely in-person conference since 2019 in New Orleans! Since thousands of endocrinologists descended on Chicago from around the world to see firsthand the amazing amount of...
Fewer than six hours or more than 10 hours of sleep, and poor quality of sleep are associated with a greater risk for diabetes, according to research presented at ENDO 2023. Previous studies have looked at poor sleep quantity and quality, and its impact on the risk for diabetes or obesity. However, this study sought...
The brainchild of the Endocrine Society’s Clinical Affairs Core Committee to ensure the pipeline of future endocrinologists keeps flowing, Endocrinology Mentor Day launched in Chicago during ENDO 2023. “There are a few things I like about endocrinology,” says Marah Alsayed Hasan, MD, an internal medicine resident at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, Pa. “It’s a very...
The Endocrine Society returns to Chicago for its first all in-person meeting since 2019. Scientists and clinicians descended upon the Windy City in droves from near and far to take part in the biggest endocrinology meeting in the world. From the latest research to the newest patient therapies to networking with colleagues. or simply hugging...
While last year was the first time we devoted an entire issue of Endocrine News to ENDO, we’re doing it again this year since ENDO 2023 was the first completely in-person conference since 2019 in New Orleans! Since thousands of endocrinologists descended on Chicago from around the world to see firsthand the amazing amount of...
