Type 1 diabetes research and clinical trials will continue to fail to meet their goals until several knowledge gaps are acknowledged and addressed, according to a paper recently published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. The perspective article, by David Bleich, MD, of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Rutgers, N.J., and David...
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Secondary Fracture Prevention Initiative Coalition releases new recommendations to intensify efforts to increase diagnosis and treatment of high-risk individuals amid drop in use of evidence-based therapies and increase in expected number of hip fractures A coalition of bone health experts, physicians, specialists, and patient advocacy groups today released...
Endocrine Society’s Clinical Practice Guideline offers diagnosis, treatment recommendations The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline that offers best practices for healthcare providers on how to promptly diagnose, treat, and manage patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), an inherited endocrine disorder, throughout their entire lives. The guideline, titled “Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to...
From new research linking BRCA mutations and DNA damage to the effects of breastfeeding on offspring, three studies presented at ENDO 2018 in Chicago all share a common if not always obvious connection: Obesity is often in the genes, but it is far from inevitable. Three studies presented at ENDO 2018 in March kept attendees...
For couples trying to conceive, a diet rich in seafood may prove to be advantageous in their efforts to start a family. According to a new study, just two servings of fish per week not only improved various biological markers but also increased the number of times the couples were intimate. This past May, a...
The immunosuppressant and anticancer agent everolimus has been shown to directly suppress insulin secretion in metastatic insulinoma, independently of the drug’s effect on tumor growth, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Researchers led by Takeshi Miyatsuka, MD, PhD, of the Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate...
The International Pediatric Adrenocortical Tumor Registry is a database for young patients afflicted with these rare tumors. The result has created more personalized and targeted care as well as benefited the patient’s families and their physicians. Last October, the Journal of Clinical Oncology published a paper that described the clinical features and outcomes in children with...
[CLARIFICATION: The results of this study were based on a small sample of patients who continued insulin treatment, and further research is needed. A previous version of this article seemed to imply that the BCG vaccine alone restored normal blood sugar levels. That is not the case; we regret the error.] Long-term follow-up of participants...
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.
The International Pediatric Adrenocortical Tumor Registry is a database for young patients afflicted with these rare tumors. The result has created more personalized and targeted care as well as benefited the patient’s families and their physicians. Last October, the Journal of Clinical Oncology published a paper that described the clinical features and outcomes in children with...
