Cryos International Sperm and Egg Bank recently announced a published scientific study which suggests that the use of Virtual Reality (VR) headsets during sperm donation has a positive effect on sperm quality. The study can be viewed in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. During the summer of 2021 Cryos International introduced VR headsets in the donor...
Rebound Weight Gain in Children with Obesity Linked to Disconnect between Brain and Gut
Children with obesity who have recently lost weight are more likely to show hunger-related activity in their brains after a meal, according to research presented at the 60th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting. This brain activity, reflecting that they were unsatisfied by their meal, happens even though their gut hormone levels have changed, as...
Women May Experience Different PCOS Symptoms Depending on Where They Live
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have excessive hair growth and insulin resistance, whereas women with PCOS in California may be more likely to have higher testosterone levels, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. PCOS affects 7–10% of women of childbearing age...
Conversation Starters: Solutions to Overcome Health Disparities in Latinx Communities
Language and cultural barriers are often a challenge when treating underserved Hispanic populations, which was only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD, and Licy L. Yanes Cardozo, MD, tell Endocrine News how to improve care delivery to these patients, and how the solutions could be simpler than you think. Last month,...Endocrine Society Experts Recommend Individualized Approach to Use of Telehealth
Policy perspective explores factors to maximize effectiveness of telehealth Following rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth visits are expected to remain an important part of endocrine care, according to a new Endocrine Society policy perspective published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Health care providers need to consider a variety of...
Excessive Smartphone Screen Time Linked to Earlier Puberty Onset
Exposure to blue light through regular use of tablets and smartphones may alter hormone levels and increase the risk of earlier puberty, according to data from a rat study presented last month at the 60th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in Rome. Longer duration of blue light exposure was associated with earlier puberty...
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: EndoCares Atlanta Saves Immigrant and Refugee Lives
During ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society made a community-wide “house call” with a flagship EndoCares® event that brought care and compassion to an underserved population. On Saturday June 11, the atmosphere at the Clarkston Community Center in Clarkston, Ga., could only be described as festive. The red brick building was filled with neighbors visiting...Cost of Mental Health Disorders Linked with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Almost $6 Billion in 2021
A study presented at ENDO 2022 laid bare the excess direct healthcare costs of mental health disorders associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the United States, finding those costs reached almost $6 billion in 2021. The authors of the study point out that PCOS affects one in seven reproductive-aged women worldwide, and represents a...
