On December 17-18, the European Commission hosted the second annual forum on endocrine disruptors. The annual forum was established following the Nov. 7, 2018 Commission Communication “Towards a Comprehensive European Union (EU) Framework on Endocrine Disruptors.” The forum brings together scientists, policy makers, and public and private stakeholders with expertise on endocrine disruptors to exchange...
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental economic organization comprising 37 member countries. Among its activities, the OECD is engaged in international efforts to control endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Specific initiatives include the development of harmonized assays, methods, and approaches for use by member countries for assessing and regulating EDCs. For several...
Eureka 2020! Part IV – Top Endocrine Science According to JCEM Editors
For the sixth year running, Endocrine News talks to editors from Endocrine Society publications to get the scoop on the top endocrine discoveries of 2020. In this fourth installment, we talk to The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism editors about what they think this year’s most significant studies were that will impact endocrine science...Phase III Trials Set After Potential Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine Shows Promise
[Editor’s note: This post has been updated to clarify that the meta-analysis published in Diabetologia and the Phase IIb trial were separate studies.] Earlier this fall, Phase IIb topline results of the DIAGNODE-2 trial demonstrated a potential type 1 diabetes vaccine GAD-alum — an immunomodulating antigen-specific therapy – had a highly significant and clinically relevant...
Plastics contain and leach hazardous chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that threaten human health. An authoritative new report, Plastics, EDCs, & Health, from the Endocrine Society and the IPEN (International Pollutants Elimination Network), presents a summary of international research on the health impacts of EDCs and describes the alarming health effects of widespread contamination from...Eureka 2020! Part I – Top Endocrine Science According to Endocrinology Editors
For the sixth year running, Endocrine News talks to editors from Endocrine Society publications to get the scoop on the top endocrine discoveries of 2020. In this first installment, we talk to Endocrinology editors about what they think this year’s most significant studies were that will impact endocrine science for years to come. Despite the...In the Mix: Combination Therapy for Hypothyroidism Gets Another Look
While evidence-based guidelines don’t encourage it, many endocrinologists recognize a need to give combination therapy a trial in some patients with hypothyroidism. Although treatment guidelines specify levothyroxine as the standard of care for hypothyroidism, many thyroid specialists acknowledge a dirty little not-so-secret: When pressed by an insistent patient, many clinicians find it prudent to explore...
Endocrine News speaks with Daniel Oppenheim, MD, who represents the Endocrine Society on the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, which consists of dozens of medical associations that have joined together to heal the planet as well as their patients. The Endocrine Society recently joined nearly 30 medical associations who make up the...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.
