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Endocrinologists Urged to Master Birth Control as Key Tool for Hormonal Health

A critical gap in medical knowledge is severely limiting care for patients with hormonal disorders: A new review in Endocrine Reviews delivers a wake-up call to endocrinologists, asserting that these specialists must drastically expand their training in contraception. The paper argues that hormonal birth control is a powerful, yet overlooked, weapon for managing complex metabolic...
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Research Redefines Bone Abnormality in Jansen’s Disease

Scientists have uncovered a new, fundamental mechanism behind the severe skeletal abnormalities seen in Jansen metaphyseal chondrodysplasia (JMC), a rare genetic disorder characterized by short-limbed dwarfism. A new study reveals that the causative H223R-PTH1R gene mutation directly impairs mature bone cells, known as osteocytes, leading to bone structural irregularities and poor quality, a finding that...
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EUREKA! The Top Endocrine Science of 2025

EN December 2025 Cover For the eleventh year running, Endocrine News talks to editors from Endocrine Society publications to unearth the most impressive breakthroughs in endocrine science and research for 2025. From GLP-1s, adrenal treatments, and acromegaly breakthroughs to obesity, diabetes, and cutting-edge research in reproductive medicine, 2025 was a banner year for endocrine research and researchers! For more...
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Tirzepatide Improves Blood Sugar Control in Children Aged 10-17 Years with Type 2 Diabetes

New research shows that that the diabetes/obesity medication tirzepatide can cause clinically meaningful improvements in blood sugar control and weight loss in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes aged 10-17 years whose diabetes and weight are inadequately controlled with an existing treatment regimen of metformin, insulin, or both. The study (the SURPASS-PEDS trial), led...
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Thyroid Dysfunction During Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk in Children

Women with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having children with autism, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Maternal thyroid hormones are essential for fetal neurodevelopment. Gestational thyroid imbalance has been associated with atypical neurodevelopment, including increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is...
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Towards a Shared Language: Defining Endocrine-Immune-Related Adverse Events

On behalf of the Endocrine Society’s Oncoendocrinology Special Interest Group, Ling Zhu, MBBChir, discusses her recent paper that addressed “the gap in standardized nomenclature, clinical, laboratory and radiological evaluations, and management principles of endocrine- immune-related adverse events (E-irAEs).” She also talks to corresponding author, Afreen Shariff, MD, about the need for nomenclature, the nature of...
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Challenges and Opportunities: Developing New and Improved Treatment Options for Type 1 Diabetes

A recently published Scientific Statement sheds light on new and improved treatment options for type 1 diabetes. Endocrine News speaks with first author Aaron W. Michels, MD, about the Statement’s implications and why this is an exciting time in type 1 diabetes research. In July, the Endocrine Society published a Scientific Statement that highlights potential...
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As much as we know today about the endocrine system and the effects it has on the body, there remains so much that we do not know. Discoveries are made every day, and our understanding of the endocrine system is always growing and changing. Serving patients to the best of an endocrinologist’s abilities means being aware of all the latest developments in endocrine research. This includes the newest and most complete information concerning such endocrinology research topics as new treatments and new methods for disease prevention. Identifying symptoms and making the connections between those symptoms and endocrine disease can lead to greater understanding and ultimately better treatment for patients. More advanced prevention techniques can help patients stave off disease before it can impact their lives. Having the most current information can make a tremendous difference in the quality of life for your patients.

This section features some of the most current and forward-looking articles concerning the latest research in endocrinology. Written by and for endocrinologists, these articles are provided to keep you up to date with the most relevant developments in the field of endocrinology. You can access the information you need about new technology, new treatments and general information to help you serve your patients with better overall care. Our understanding of the endocrine system is always evolving. With Endocrine News, you can ensure that your knowledge of the field won’t be left behind. What’s more, your patients will always have access to the most advanced information out there.