The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week approved iobenguane I 131 injection for intravenous use for the treatment of adults and adolescents age 12 and older with rare tumors of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma) that cannot be surgically removed (unresectable), have spread beyond the original tumor site, and require systemic anticancer therapy....
CEU Preview: Boning Up – Sessions on Endocrine Disorders of the Bone
From osteoporosis to hypophosphataemic maladies, CEU attendees will become very well versed in endocrine disorders of the bone and skeleton. A few of the speakers gave a glimpse into what their sessions will offer in discussing how to care for patients with common as well as rare bone and mineral conditions. Each year, hundreds of...
Congratulations to the 2018 awardees for this year’s Osteoporosis Fellows Series being held August 1 — 2 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This two-day conference is designed for clinical endocrine fellows in adult and pediatric programs that are looking to update their knowledge of rare bone diseases and clinical best practices. The faculty will select the top four abstracts presented at the Osteoporosis conference for an additional speaking session at the Santa Fe Bone...
Preconceived Notions: Provider Bias, Young Patients, and Weight Loss Surgery
While surgery has shown to be the most effective tool in combating obesity, younger patients are not being offered this option. Providers need to re-evaluate their own biases when treating these patients in terms of how could improve various quality-of-life factors as well as the young patient’s health. Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA,...
Researchers Find Slightly Elevated Cancer Incidence in Patients with Acromegaly
Cancer incidence rates are slightly elevated in patients with acromegaly, according to a meta-analysis recently published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers led by Jens Otto Lunde Jørgensen, MD, DMSc, of the Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine at Aarhus University Hospital in Norrebrogade, Denmark point out that acromegaly has been associated...
Broken Bones Among Older People Increase Risk of Death for Up to 10 years
Broken bones among older people increase their risk of death for up to 10 years, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Older people with broken bones face a higher risk of death, and that risk can stay elevated for years. Hip fractures are known to increase the mortality...
Virginia tween Claire Engler joins the #WeAreNotWaiting movement with a do-it-yourself artificial pancreas that not only scored her a big prize at her middle school’s science fair, but it has also greatly improved her glycemic control. Claire Engler has had type 1 diabetes for a decade — but for the past six months, her glucose...Review Proposes Best Practices for Diagnosing, Treating Klinefelter Syndrome
A paper recently published in Endocrine Reviews presents a comprehensive look at Klinefelter syndrome (KS), a rare disease that poses diagnostic challenges and remains largely misunderstood in the medical community. The review, by Claus H. Gravholt, MD, PhD, of the Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine (MEA) at Aarhus University Hospital in Norrebrogade, Denmark, et...
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.
