With the recent reexamination of how to consider race/ethnicity in medical treatment, many practitioners may feel confused about implementing such procedures. The ENDO 2023 symposium “Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Osteoporosis Care” provided attendees with an understanding of the impact of incorporating race/ethnicity in osteoporosis care as well as suggestions for treating their own...
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Richard D. Gordon, an Australian pioneer of endocrinology and hypertension research, who recently passed away after a brief illness, aged 89. Born in Brisbane, Gordon’s training as an endocrinologist included research fellowships in Melbourne (Bryan Hudson, The Alfred and Prince Henry’s Hospitals, Monash University), Nashville,...More Girls Started Puberty Early During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less physical activity, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The number of girls referred to pediatric endocrinologists for precocious puberty has increased significantly over...
Endocrine Society and Matchbox Virtual Media Announce Joint Venture
The Endocrine Society and Matchbox Virtual Media are pleased to announce today that the organizations formed a joint venture that will bring exciting new opportunities for medical, healthcare, and scientific associations to better customize the experiences of their customers relative to producing meetings, organizing communities, and disseminating educational products. The new joint venture will benefit...
The July issue is another themed issue that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time and we finally have the opportunity to bring you a look at endocrinology from around the world. From Australia to Georgia to Pakistan and on to Turkey, this issue of Endocrine News spans the globe! I originally wrote...
GAEM Changer: A Brief History of the Georgian Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism
When Georgian endocrinologist Natia Vashakmadze, MD, saw the need for an endocrine organization in her home country, she created one. In an exclusive for Endocrine News, she details the history of the Georgian Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism (GAEM), the importance of partnering with the Endocrine Society to share its Clinical Practice Guidelines, and GAEM’s...
Turkish Delight: Celebrating the Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of Turkey
To highlight one of the Endocrine Society’s valuable international partners, Endocrine News is featuring the history of the Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of Turkey (SEMT). First created as combination of several regional Turkish groups, SEMT has taken its place among the leading endocrine organizations in the world. Turkish endocrinologists have been organized since 1964...Endocrine Society Opposes Cuts in the Proposed Labor-HHS Funding Bill
House appropriations bill would slash life-saving medical research, disease prevention and treatment. The Endocrine Society opposes severe funding cuts proposed in the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) funding bill that would put life-saving endocrine research, disease prevention, and treatment at risk. The House Appropriations Committee is planning to mark up...
