From obesity to autism, the effects of bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy and childhood are well known. However, new research shows that BPA exposure during pregnancy at levels once considered safe could disrupt circadian rhythms as well as lead to hyperactivity later in life. Bisphenol A (BPA) is, unfortunately, everywhere – a seemingly indelible substance...
CEU Preview: Optimizing Testosterone Therapy for the Individual Patient
In his talk, “Testosterone Replacement Modalities: Pros, Cons, and Their Correct Use,” Shehzad Sultan Basaria, MD, will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various forms of treatments so clinicians can better inform their patients with hypogonadism. By now, the controversy surrounding testosterone therapy and the shady advertising schemes promulgating the idea of “andropause” in aging...Pediatric Obesity and Male Precocious Puberty: A Link Established
While the connection has been well established between obesity and precocious puberty in girls, a Chilean study presented at ENDO 2019 establishes a link between obesity and precocious puberty in boys. According to statistics from Pediatric Obesity—Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline as well as Endocrine Facts and Figures: Obesity, the...
A Newborn Conundrum: Difference in Sex Development in Infants
Not as rare as previously thought, babies born with differences in sex development can present a vast array of challenges to clinicians, as well as to parents and the patients themselves. These cases require an experienced team of specialists from a variety of disciplines to ensure healthy and normal development. Each year, Nayla Leon, MD,...
Heavy Player One: How Screen Time and Snacking Impacts Adolescent Obesity
A study presented at ENDO 2019 seems to indicate a link between teens who spend a lot of time in front of a screen and poor metabolic health. Due to the propensity of so many adolescents to snack while they gaze at everything from a television to a cell phone, strategies are needed to address...
A study presented at ENDO 2019 shows that long-term testosterone therapy in men with obesity and hypogonadism can actually contribute to prolonged weight loss without an added risk for mortality or major cardiovascular incidents. As obesity rates around the world continue to climb – the number has tripled since 1975 – physicians and health organizations...
One Step Closer: Is Male Hormonal Contraception Finally Within Reach?
New research presented at ENDO 2019 in New Orleans has reignited anticipation of a potential novel male hormonal contraceptive. After recent scientific breakthroughs, how long before men are “on the pill” or another means of hormonal contraceptive? Unintended pregnancy is a global public health problem. The health and economic impacts on women and their children...
Q&A: Derek LeRoith, MD, PhD, Discusses Society Guideline on Treating Older Patients with Diabetes
Endocrine News talks with Derek LeRoith MD, PhD, chair of the guideline writing committee that created the latest Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline on Treatment of Diabetes in Older Adults. Simplifying medication regimens and tailoring glycemic targets in older adults with diabetes improves adherence and avoids treatment-related complications, according to the latest clinical practice guideline released by the...
