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Celebrating Women’s Excellence in Endocrinology

EN_02_2023_lorezcover The following compilation includes woman authored content across formats, basic and clinical topics, and geographic region. Endocrine Feedback Loop Inpatient Treatment of Osteoporotic Fractures Amal Shibli-Rahhal, MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Ann E. Kearns, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic Medical Management of Cushing Disease Katie Guttenberg, MD, University of Texas Health at Houston...
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Remembering Carole Mendelson: A Model of Grace, Grit, and Intellect

Carole Mendelson Carole Mendelson, PhD, professor of biochemistry and obstetrics and gynecology, and a member of the Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, passed away on February 12, 2023.  Carole was a national leader in the fields of endocrinology and reproductive biology, and a passionate...
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Paraben Exposure Linked to Mammary Cancer Growth and Metastasis

Parabens like methylparaben (MP) and propylparaben (PP), which are commonly used in food, cosmetic, and drug preservatives, are associated with mammary cancer growth and metastasis in mice, according to a study recently published in Endocrinology. Researchers led by Michele A. La Merrill, PhD, of the Department of Environmental Toxicology at the University of California at...
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Endocrine Society Advocacy Update

We are only a few months into 2023, but the Endocrine Society has been busy advocating for its members. The Endocrine Society has traveled near (to Capitol Hill) and far (to Brussels and Bangkok) to advocate for our policy priorities. Our priorities include improved research, treatment, and prevention of diabetes; awareness of endocrine-related research, opportunities,...
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Bigfoot Biomedical Receives FDA Clearance for Bigfoot Unity® Android App for People Living with Insulin-Requiring Diabetes

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...
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Endocrine Society Applauds Eli Lilly’s Efforts to Lower Insulin Costs

Monthly price caps should be available to everyone who depends on insulin The Endocrine Society commends Eli Lilly and Company for taking steps to reduce insulin prices and make insulin affordable for more people with diabetes. Eli Lilly’s announcement to cut insulin prices by 70% and extend the $35 per month insulin cap to people...