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Case Study Illuminates Adrenocortical Carcinoma’s Association with Lynch Syndrome

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) can be the only manifestation in patients with Lynch syndrome – which is already associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer and endometrial cancer – according to a paper recently published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Researchers led by Irina Bancos, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., point...

Researchers Find Evidence of Novel Pathway in Regulation of Body Weight, Temperature

Leptin receptor signaling in single-minded homolog gene (Sim1) neurons plays a role in the regulation of body weight and temperature, according to a mouse study recently published in Endocrinology. Researchers led by Masoud Ghamari-Langroudi, MD, PhD, of the Vanderbilt School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn., point out that the obesity epidemic continues to grow, and...

Diabetes Research Articles

Patients with Diabetes Are 40 Percent More Likely to Be Readmitted to the Hospital

Low blood sugar at time of discharge increases risk of death Patients with diabetes and low blood glucose have higher rates of death following hospital discharge, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. The cost for hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge is estimated to be close to $25...

Statins Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk

Individuals who take statins may be at higher risk for developing high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and eventually type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Researchers led by Prof. Bruno Stricker, of the Erasmus Medical Centre, in the Netherlands point out that while there are several epidemiological...

Reproductive Issues

Sexual Development Disorders May Be More Common Than Previously Thought

Ambiguous genitalia in newborns may be more common than previously thought, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of the Endocrine Society. Disorders of sexual development (DSD) are a group of conditions that include anomalies of the sex chromosomes, the gonads, the reproductive ducts and the genitalia. Ambiguous genitalia is when a...

Neoplasia and Cancer

Pillow Talk: The Possible Link Between Circadian Disruption and Breast Cancer Metastasis

While insufficient sleep has been shown to have a litany of adverse endocrine effects, a new study presented at ENDO 2019 revealed the possible dangers of dim light exposure at night that could cause breast cancer to metastasize to the bones. In 2019, sleep is becoming a precious commodity. The Centers for Disease Control and...

Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine Society Commends European Parliament’s EDC Resolution

The Endocrine Society praised the European Parliament’s resolution calling for greater European Union action to regulate endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that pose a serious threat to the health of current and future generations. The resolution was adopted Thursday by an overwhelming cross-party majority during the final voting session of the current Parliament’s term and affirms the...

Dust in the Wind: How Chemicals in Dust Promote Fat Cell Development in Kids

A home that routinely fails the “white glove test” may pose more of a health hazard than just constant sneezing. New research presented at ENDO 2019 shows that household dust could promote fat cell development in children. There’s a saying attributed to late interior designer Mario Buatta: “Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture.”...

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