A Physician’s Physician – Remembering Robert G. Dluhy,1937-2022
Take Me Back to Chicago: ENDO 2023 Returns to the Windy City
Discover the latest advances in hormone research and clinical endocrinology at ENDO 2023. This year’s conference, taking place in Chicago, Ill., June 15-18, 2023, is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in endocrinology with a mix of programs for both the clinician and researcher. With an extensive program covering a broad array of topics,...
Endocrine Society Endorses Bipartisan Bill to Address Insulin Affordability
The Endocrine Society today endorsed the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023, a bipartisan insulin affordability bill. Introduced by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME), this legislation would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs for those with private insurance, ensure patients can share in insulin rebates and discounts,...
Endocrine Society Experts Applaud Proposed EU Limits on BPA in Food
The Endocrine Society praised the European Food Safety Agency’s (EFSA) decision to establish a strict limit on the amount of bisphenol A (BPA) that can be safely consumed daily. BPA — a chemical that mimics the effects of estrogen on the body — seeps into food and drinks through plastics and other packaging. BPA has...
The popularity of GLP-1 agonists to treat obesity has been skyrocketing in recent months, leading to both shortages and price increases. However, as more patients make their voices heard and doctors begin to prescribe them, obesity could become easier to treat or even cure. Thanksgiving is a time for family, fellowship, and food. But for...