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At the recent EndoBridge 2015, endocrinologists from around the world gathered in Antalya, Turkey from October 15 to 18 to share information on the full spectrum of endocrinology with programs on everything from diabetes and lipid disorders to genetic causes of pituitary tumors and personalized menopause management. Pictured: Society president Lisa Fish, MD (far right)...
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The Endocrine Society was just one of 35 major health and medical organizations that convened for a second annual summit in Chicago to identify opportunities for collaboration in treating obesity. “The National Obesity Summit on the Provision of Care for the Obese Patient” was hosted by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)....
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We talk with Paul Robertson, MD, new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) about what readers can expect under his editorial leadership starting with a new look and feel starting January 2016. Q. What attracted you to the role of Editor-in-Chief of JCEM? A. I have been the editor-in-chief for several...
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As part of the Endocrine News redesign and desire to include a variety of new features, we are seeking interested individuals to write short book reviews. There are several endocrine-related books published almost every month and we at Endocrine News think it’s vital to let our readers know if these books would be a valuable...
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Join the Endocrine Society on Thursday, October 1 from 1-2:00 PM EDT for a Twitter chat on the health risks linked to exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The Twitter chat will highlight our upcoming Scientific Statement on EDCs, set to be released next month. The statement highlights emerging evidence that ties EDCs to diabetes, obesity,...
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The Endocrine Society will present the executive summary of its second Scientific Statement examining advances in endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) research from the past six years during a virtual news conference on September 28. The full Scientific Statement, entitled “EDC-2: The Endocrine Society’s Second Scientific Statement on Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals,” is scheduled for online publication in the...
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Leslie Sawin visited the Endocrine Society office and brought more books to add to the already impressive collection in the library named for her late husband, the renowned endocrine researcher and clinician, Clark T. Sawin. “Leslie Sawin’s generous endowment and library donation preserve the rich history of endocrinology, provide resources for scholars and uphold the...
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In July, the Society issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on strategies for treating Cushing’s syndrome entitled Treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline, which was published online and appeared in the August issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Cushing’s syndrome occurs when a person has excess cortisol...
