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As science has progressed, more research has uncovered the secrets locked within the human epigenome. Could new treatments and possible cures for a variety of endocrine disorders be the next discoveries?

From dealing with difficult patients to time constraints and those perplexing cases, all endocrinologists become adept at problem solving one way or another.

NIH funds billions of dollars in medical research each year and many of the studies will have profound effects on the practice of endocrinology. Here’s an overview of some of the leading endocrine-related studies currently taking place.

Clinical trials can offer hope for patients with intractable conditions when current medicine can’t offer satisfactory treatment. Whatever the outcomes, these patients can still contribute to the growth of scientific knowledge. Certain patients may be among the most troubling in a clinician’s practice. The diagnosis is clear. The disease is debilitating. But modern medicine has...

Sensational media reports and devious marketing have made stem cell tourism a multi-billion dollar industry. Before your patients span the globe to find an elusive cure, the first step is an honest conversation about the realities of these alleged miracles.

Some experts say that higher intakes of vitamin D could lead to big health benefits, while others question the evidence for this claim. Fortunately, clinical trials could provide answers to this controversial question soon.