Obese children have a fourfold greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to normal-weight counterparts, according to a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Researchers led by Ali Abbasi, MD, PhD, of King’s College London in London, U.K., point out that there is little known about the link between obesity and...
Although it sounds like a plot from a sudsy melodrama, more and more people who were conceived via sperm donation are discovering their half siblings … sometimes dozens of them! The Food & Drug Administration only regulates screening and testing donors for diseases, but many feel there needs to be more rules governing the use...
Whole-body vibration – sitting or lying on a vibrating machine to contract and relax muscles – may be as effective at benefiting metabolic health as exercise, according to an animal study recently published in Endocrinology. Researchers led by Alexis M. Stranahan, PhD, of the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, point out that whole-body vibration...
Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with intensive medical treatment using oral medications, insulin and lifestyle therapies, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers led by Hertzel C. Gerstein, MD, MSc, FRCPC, of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada randomly divided 83 individuals with...
As the Baby Boomer generation – and everyone else – gets older, the prevalence of bone-related conditions will continue to increase, disproportionately affecting women. New research shows that hormone therapy for menopause has a beneficial effect on bone strength. According to the Endocrine Society’s 2016 Endocrine Facts and Figures Report on Bone and Mineral, more...
Many adults with diabetes are unaware of their increased risk for certain serious illnesses, according to a recent national, online consumer awareness survey sponsored by Merck and the American Diabetes Association, and conducted by Harris Poll. In the survey of 1,003 U.S. adults ages 18 years and older diagnosed with diabetes, respondents were twice as...
Children who were exposed to radiation following the Chernobyl nuclear accident in April 1986 may have an increased risk of developing thyroid nodules, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers led by Elizabeth K. Cahoon, SM, MHS, PhD, of the Radiation Epidemiology Branch, DCEG, at the National...
The Endocrine Society praised the reintroduction of a Senate bill to ensure consumers are protected from hazards associated with exposure to chemicals in personal care products such as cosmetics and lotions. The Personal Care Products Safety Act, co-sponsored by U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Susan Collins, would set a rigorous safety standard for personal care...
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.
Although it sounds like a plot from a sudsy melodrama, more and more people who were conceived via sperm donation are discovering their half siblings … sometimes dozens of them! The Food & Drug Administration only regulates screening and testing donors for diseases, but many feel there needs to be more rules governing the use...
