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Approved a little more than a year ago by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, palopegteriparatide was lauded by a panel of experts from around the world in a recently published consensus statement on hypoparathyroidism treatment. Aliya Khan, MD, talks to Endocrine News what this means for these patients’ treatment options, quality of life, and...
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The JCEM Case Reports Clinical Pearls session at ENDO 2025 featured three presentations of rare challenging endocrine cases that could answer questions for endocrinologists who could be treating patients with similar symptoms, possibly triggering further investigations that might lead to optimal outcomes. The audience for the third-annual JCEM Case Reports Clinical Pearls session at ENDO...
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People with excess body fat who build and keep muscle may be less likely to develop obesity-induced heart, liver, or kidney damage or die early, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Despite clear evidence that excess body fat can directly cause illness, obesity is often viewed as a risk...
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For decades, scientists have known that thyroid hormones play a pivotal role in regulating heart rate and other cardiovascular functions. An overactive thyroid, for example, can cause the heart to race, while an underactive one can slow it down. However, new research is revealing that this relationship is far more complex than previously understood, challenging...
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A popular class of therapies for treating diabetes and obesity may also have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction, according to a new paper published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The therapies, known as Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RAs), present an encouraging approach to treating alcohol and other substance use disorders. “Early...
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A new study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has revealed a concerning paradox in the management of osteoporosis in the United States. While the use of drug therapies for the bone-weakening disease has increased over the last decade, a significant and persistent trend of underdiagnosis means millions of high-risk patients are missing...
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A recent clinical trial reveals encouraging news for a Cushing’s disease treatment A poster from ENDO 2025 showed that osilodrostat provides sustained clinical benefits in Cushing’s patients who experienced positive outcomes by the end of the treatment period. Richard Auchus, MD, PhD, discusses how the data reinforces the drug’s use, which was well-tolerated for extended...
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Divya Sistla, MD, FACP, a steering committee member of the Endocrine Society’s Early-Career Special Interest Group (SIG), discusses how the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center uses a multidisciplinary approach to successfully improve osteoporosis treatment via a fracture liaison service. In the United States, approximately 2 million new cases of osteoporotic fractures are diagnosed annually. This...
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.
