Diabetic microvascular disease threatens myriad complications, even as researchers continue to make progress in understanding the underlying mechanisms. According to a new scientific statement from the Endocrine Society, glycemic control remains the key. “Vascular complications are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients,” according to a new Endocrine Society scientific statement...
A rat model of human prenatal exposure to an environmentally relevant mixture of phthalates – endocrine-disrupting chemicals – and a high-fat diet (HFD) shows that said mixture can impact social behavior, according to a study recently published in Endocrinology. Researchers led by Janice M. Juraska, PhD, of the University of Illinois in Champaign, point out...
As ENDO 2018 in Chicago quickly approaches, we thought a preview of a heart-specific session would be ideal for this month’s issue, especially since it coincides with American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day. The University of Kentucky’s Lisa Tannock, MD, gives us the details about her Meet the Professor session on statin intolerance and explains...
The Endocrine Society today expressed disappointment with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) statement asserting that the results of an interim report support previous determinations that bisphenol A (BPA) is safe for use in food containers and packaging. “It is premature to draw conclusions based on the release of one component of a two-part...
Dulaglutide significantly improves A1C (average blood sugar concentration over two to three months) when added to ongoing treatment with a sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor, according to results from AWARD-10, a new Phase 3b clinical study.1 These data were published online first in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. “I’ve seen in my practice that even with...
Positive results were announced this week from the study of a new insulin pump with a predictive low glucose suspend (PLGS) feature. Data showed that the system achieved the primary outcome of reducing time spent in hypoglycemia compared to sensor-augmented pump therapy alone. The company developing the device, Tandem Diabetes Care, is marketing its new...
Doctors treating patients with type 2 diabetes should consider pulmonary function when providing care to these patients, according to a paper recently published in Endocrine Reviews. The review, by Albert Lecube, of the Universitat de Lleida, Spain, et al, points out that the lung is not usually included in the list of organs affected by...
On February 15, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) released 17 long-awaited Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) to support a variety of research projects related to type 1 diabetes and its complications. These FOAs are supported with the recent $150 million extension of the Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1...
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.
Diabetic microvascular disease threatens myriad complications, even as researchers continue to make progress in understanding the underlying mechanisms. According to a new scientific statement from the Endocrine Society, glycemic control remains the key. “Vascular complications are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients,” according to a new Endocrine Society scientific statement...
As ENDO 2018 in Chicago quickly approaches, we thought a preview of a heart-specific session would be ideal for this month’s issue, especially since it coincides with American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day. The University of Kentucky’s Lisa Tannock, MD, gives us the details about her Meet the Professor session on statin intolerance and explains...
