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In Concert: Treating Diabetes & Heart Disease

in concert As the numbers of people with cardiovascular disease and diabetes are on the rise, so is the research on how to treat these comorbidities together. While no one treatment can apply to all patients, helping patients make proper lifestyle choices appears to be the key to longevity. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of...
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City of Hope Sets New Goal for Type 1 Diabetes Cure

Curing type 1 diabetes in six years is the new goal of Duarte, Calif., based City of Hope’s Diabetes and Metabolism Research Institute. Through the generosity of the Wanek family and gifts from anonymous donors, the institution will be able to devote more than $50 million over the next six years to an innovative research...
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Sweet & Lowdown: Artificial Sweeteners & Weight Gain

sweetlow-soda Controlled trials show non-nutritive sweeteners can sometimes help in weight loss, but observational and animal studies raise concerns about their risks. A patient asks: “Do you recommend the use of artificial sweeteners, as in diet sodas, for weight loss?” Do you respond: Randomized controlled trials consistently show that diet sodas are helpful for weight loss...
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Setting Limits: Lymph Node Removal & Thyroid Cancer

lymph-node-cover-image A new study seeks to establish a clinical guideline to quantify the risk of metastatic lymph nodes in thyroid cancer patients. The findings should go a long way to help ease the mind of the patients…and the physicians. With thyroid cancer incidence on the rise, especially papillary thyroid cancer, surgical tumor resection is a critical...
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Appendix and Tonsil Removal Linked to Higher Pregnancy Rates

Women who had their appendix and/or tonsils removed when they were young are more likely to get pregnant, according to a study recently published in Fertility and Sterility. Not only are these women more likely to get pregnant, they get pregnant sooner. Researchers led by Sami Shimi, MD, clinical senior lecturer in the School of...
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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.