According to a story in Tuesday’s USA Today, the first artificial pancreas systems are beginning to come to market. The artificial pancreas is a nickname given to wearable devices that take on the dual task of monitoring glucose levels as well as administering insulin. Also referred to as a “closed-loop” system because the devices do...
Hip fracture rates had been declining for years — but a new analysis shows the decline has stopped. Could a decrease in testing rates and a fear of drug side effects be to blame? The U.S. and other developed countries have made steady progress in recent years in bringing down the rate of hip fractures...A Controversy Continues: Combination Treatment for Hypothyroidism
Guidelines are skeptical about adding liothyronine to levothyroxine as a treatment for hypothyroidism, but some patients are convinced that the combination works better for them. Your hypothyroid patient complains that she still does not feel well despite taking levothyroxine (LT4). She has been researching on the Internet, and has read many accounts from patients in...Sticker Shock: An Inconvenient Truth About Healthcare Prices
Diabetes patients already feel the daily health burden of their disease. However, the rising costs of their medical care are also taking a toll. While endocrinologists understand the problems and have solutions, getting those solutions implemented is the ultimate challenge. Irl B. Hirsch, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle runs...
Two recent studies in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism shed light on various factors that affect vitamin D levels in the body. The links between vitamin D and certain forms of contraception as well as how it can be impacted by endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been given a closer look by endocrine researchers. Because... The natural fetal estrogen estetrol, also called E4, is being tested as a new drug that may help treat advanced prostate cancer, according to an ongoing industry-sponsored study from the Netherlands. The final results will be presented in a poster on Saturday, April 1, at ENDO 2017, the annual scientific meeting of the Endocrine Society,...
Exposure during infancy to the common plasticizer bisphenol A (BPA) “hijacks” and reprograms genes in the liver of newborn rats, leading to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adulthood. A new study has found how this process occurs, and researchers will present the results Saturday at ENDO 2017, the Endocrine Society’s 99th annual meeting in...
Some flame retardants used in many home products appear to be associated with the most common type of thyroid cancer, papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), according to a new study being presented Saturday at the Endocrine Society’s 99th annual meeting, ENDO 2017, in Orlando, Fla. “Thyroid cancer is the fastest increasing cancer in the U.S., with...
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.
