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...
Anticancer Agent Also Suppresses Insulin Secretion in Metastatic Insulinoma
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...
Getting the ACT Together: Tumor Database Improves Pediatric Care
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...
HSD3B1 Positively Regulated by Androgen Receptor Signaling in Prostate Cancer
The HSD3B1 gene is positively regulated by androgens and androgen receptors (ARs), a finding that may play a role in more tailored treatment of prostate cancer, according to a study recently published in Endocrinology. Researchers led by Nima Sharifi, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, point out that prostate cancer requires gonadal testosterone...
Heir on the Side of Caution: How a Von Hippel-Lindau Patient Is Managing Her Health
In the two decades since Stacy Lloyd was diagnosed with Von Hippel-Lindau, much has changed in genetic research, treatment, and counseling methods. Despite a complicated healthcare system, new methods are evolving constantly to treat, diagnose, and maybe even prevent this rare and often debilitating genetic disorder. The morning of June 28, 1996, Stacy Lloyd –...
Positive top-line results this week were announced from the multinational, pivotal Phase 3 SONICS study evaluating levoketoconazole for the treatment of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome. Strongbridge Biopharma is marketing the drug as RECORLEV™ . The open-label, single-arm SONICS study achieved statistical significance of its pre-specified primary endpoint, with 30 percent of patients achieving normalization of mean urinary...
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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.
