Members of the Endocrine Society have elected five new Officers and Council members to lead the world’s oldest, largest and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. The new Officers and Council members are: Lynnette K. Nieman, MD: President-Elect Howard B. A. Baum, MD: Vice President, Physician-in-Practice Daniel...
Endocrine Society Releases Scientific Statement on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
More research is needed to better understand polycystic ovary syndrome – one of the leading causes of infertility, according to the Scientific Statement issued by the Endocrine Society. As many as 5 million women nationwide may have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health....
Endocrine Society Applauds USPSTF Recommendations for Women’s Health Research Priorities
Endocrine conditions featured prominently in evidence gaps in clinical preventive services for women. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) posted its “Fifth Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services” on November 18. This year’s report identifies evidence gaps related to preventive services for women and highlights several endocrine-related services...
For clinical endocrinologists and basic scientists alike, ENDO presents the best opportunity to acquire new knowledge and make valuable connections. And this year’s annual gathering offers new and enhanced programming designed to elevate your career and improve your practice. Insight into Top Issues — Basic Science Pathways Basic scientist attendees now benefit from comprehensive, concentrated...
The April 2015 Endocrine News cover story “Deep Impact,” written by associate editor Derek Bagley, was named a finalist for a prestigious 2015 Eddie Award. Bagley’s article was an in-depth examination of the possible effects that fracking has on causing endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to seep into local water supplies. In the article, Bagley wrote that hundreds of chemicals are used...
The third annual meeting of EndoBridge — co-hosted by the Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of Turkey, Endocrine Society, and European Society of Endocrinology — took place in Antalya, Turkey between October 15-18, 2015. Attracting leading endocrinology experts of the world and 440 colleagues from over 25 countries, the meeting was held in English with...
Richard O’Grady Named Endocrine Society’s Chief Publications Officer
Richard T. O’Grady, PhD, CAE, has joined the Endocrine Society as Chief Publications Officer. In this newly created role, he will oversee all aspects of the Society’s publishing endeavors, both in print and online. “Richard’s background and expertise is a perfect match for our current and future publications strategy,” says Endocrine Society CEO Barbara Byrd...
National Obesity Care Week calls for comprehensive, compassionate and patient-focused approach to treat the disease of obesity The Endocrine Society has partnered with more than 30 leading U.S. healthcare organizations to form National Obesity Care Week (NOCW), an annual campaign to advance a comprehensive, compassionate and personalized approach to treating obesity as a disease. Scheduled...
