Therapeutic program targets a novel mechanism of melatonin receptor action outside of the CNS Celmatix Inc. today announced its latest drug program that targets melatonin receptors outside of the central nervous system (CNS). The company hopes the therapeutic drug will address a critical gap in the market for effective first-line treatments for a range of...
Recent insulin price cuts are a dose of good news. In March, Eli Lilly lowered the price on its most popular insulins, with Novo Nordisk and Sanofi following suit shortly thereafter, but only after the $35 monthly price cap for people on Medicare that was mandated by the Inflation Reduction Act. Is this the...
Taking the Lead: A Roundtable Discussion About Women in Endocrinology
Once dominated by men, endocrinology has evolved into a specialty in which women lead the way in clinics, classrooms, and labs. Endocrine News spoke to 10 women in endocrinology about their views on the practice, their work and research, the Endocrine Society’s impact, and their advice for the next generation of women following in their...
Bigfoot Biomedical today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued 510(k) clearance for the Android version of the Bigfoot Unity® Mobile App, a necessary component of the Bigfoot Unity® Diabetes Management System. Given that 41 percent of U.S. smartphone users choose Android devices, this clearance enables expanded access to a large group...
Eli Lilly Cuts Insulin Prices by 70% and Caps Patient Insulin Out-of-Pocket Costs at $35 Per Month
[Ed. note: This post has been updated with a comment from Leonard C. Glass, MD, FACE, senior vice president, Lilly Diabetes and Obesity, Global Medical Affairs, Eli Lilly and Company] Eli Lilly and Company today announced price reductions of 70% for its most commonly prescribed insulins and an expansion of its Insulin Value Program that caps...
Playing Doctor: High School Students Explore a Future in Medicine
To overcome the potential looming dearth in the next generation of endocrinologists, Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Md., is using a unique interactive method to inspire and engage young minds. The Medical Exploring Program gives high school students hands-on experiences over the course of a school year that could feasibly create the clinicians — and clinician...
Out of Practice: Why Retirement Doesn’t Always Mean You Stop Seeing Patients
When Endocrine Society past-president Richard J. Santen, MD, achieved “emeritus” status at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, he was far from being done with practicing medicine. That’s when he decided to continue seeing patients throughout southwest Virginia from the comfort of his home and with help from telehealth technology and the Federally Funded Community...The Importance of Symptom Control: A Holistic Approach to Treating Acromegaly
Despite successful medical intervention, people with acromegaly don’t always share their clinician’s optimistic outlook. Eliza B. Geer, MD, director of Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Multidisciplinary Pituitary & Skull Base Tumor Center, takes us through a holistic approach to treating this often-confounding condition and how a team-based methodology is frequently the key to success. Recently, I was...If you are looking for a resource to ensure your endocrinology practice is up to date with legal and medical news, want to ensure you are meeting your patients’ needs to the best of your ability, and wish to be aware of recent advances in endocrinology, then Endocrine News has the right tools for you. Our Practice page is dedicated to providing information that is helpful and insightful for those running an endocrinology practice. Here you will find a collection of articles that provide current, relevant and vital information to help with your decisions as you run your practice.
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