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19-Apr-2022 9:00 AM EDT
People with Diabetes and Cognitive Decline May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Endocrine Society

People with type 2 diabetes who have cognitive impairment could be at greater risk for stroke, heart attack or death than other individuals with diabetes, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Released: 20-Apr-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Endocrine Society Opposes Florida Department of Health Policy on Gender Dysphoria Treatment for Children and Adolescents
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society objects to the Florida Department of Health’s bulletin on gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse youth. The bulletin contradicts the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ resources and the Society’s own evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline regarding gender-affirming care.

1-Apr-2022 9:20 AM EDT
Black people with diabetes disproportionately affected by diabetic ketoacidosis during COVID
Endocrine Society

Black people with diabetes were more likely to develop cases of a life-threatening complication called diabetic ketoacidosis during the pandemic, even in people without COVID-19, according to a new study from the TID Exchange published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

29-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar
Endocrine Society

Cannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Released: 30-Mar-2022 5:10 PM EDT
Endocrine Society applauds House for taking action to address insulin affordability
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society applauds the House of Representatives for hearing our call to improve insulin affordability for people with diabetes as it prepares to vote on the Affordable Insulin Now Act this week.

Released: 29-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Endocrine Society to launch JCEM Case Reports journal
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society announced it will launch a new open access, online-only journal featuring reports on clinical cases and clinical problem solving from across the field of endocrinology.

Released: 16-Mar-2022 1:25 PM EDT
Virtual Science Writers Conference to cover COVID-19 and the future of obesity, diabetes care
Endocrine Society

Experts will discuss how COVID-19 affects obesity and diabetes treatment during a virtual news conference on March 29.

14-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EDT
People with diabetes who eat less processed food at night may live longer
Endocrine Society

The time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Released: 3-Mar-2022 3:30 PM EST
Endocrine Society streamlines name change policy for journal authors
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society has introduced a policy to make it simpler for authors of articles published in its peer-reviewed journals to update their names following a name change.

1-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EST
Women with irregular periods may be at risk for liver disease
Endocrine Society

Women with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these women may also be at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Released: 1-Mar-2022 9:05 PM EST
Endocrine Society calls on Congress to address high insulin prices and consumer out-of-pocket costs
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society praised President Biden for affirming his commitment to improving insulin affordability during the State of the Union address.

22-Feb-2022 9:00 AM EST
Walkable neighborhoods can reduce prevalence of obesity, diabetes
Endocrine Society

People who live in walkable neighborhoods with access to parks and other outdoor activities are more active and less likely to have diabetes or obesity, according to a new paper published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, Endocrine Reviews.

Released: 23-Feb-2022 2:00 PM EST
Endocrine Society alarmed at criminalization of transgender medicine
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society condemns the directive by Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordering the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to investigate any reported instances of Texas children receiving gender-affirming care as “child abuse.” This policy rejects evidence-based transgender medical care and will restrict access to care for teenagers experiencing gender incongruence or dysphoria.

18-Feb-2022 8:55 AM EST
Obesity may increase end-stage kidney disease risk in women with type 2 diabetes
Endocrine Society

Obesity may negatively affect kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes, particularly in women, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

8-Feb-2022 9:00 AM EST
Men with high levels of body fat may be at risk for osteoporosis
Endocrine Society

Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels of body fat, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

31-Jan-2022 9:10 AM EST
Men with sex addiction may have elevated levels of the “love hormone”
Endocrine Society

Men with hypersexual disorder may have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood than men without the disorder, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 27-Jan-2022 10:45 AM EST
Groups petition FDA to restrict bisphenol A in food packaging
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society joined a coalition of physicians, scientists and public health and environmental organizations to send a formal petition to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), calling on the agency to rescind its approvals for bisphenol A (BPA) in adhesives and coatings and set strict limits on its use in plastics that contact food.

24-Jan-2022 9:10 AM EST
Obesity is more prevalent in people with type 1 diabetes than previously thought
Endocrine Society

People with type 1 diabetes should be screened regularly for obesity and chronic kidney disease, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 25-Jan-2022 9:00 AM EST
Endocrine Society launches reinvigorated patient outreach program
Endocrine Society

To reach larger audiences of individuals with endocrine conditions, particularly those in underserved communities, the Endocrine Society is expanding its in-person health education events and launching a new consumer health education web presence.

11-Jan-2022 8:55 AM EST
Endocrine Society statement addresses racism in endocrinology
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society calls for policies to address racial and ethnic inequities in the endocrine workforce and in access to care, the Society said in a perspective published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 12-Jan-2022 3:00 PM EST
Media registration open for ENDO 2022
Endocrine Society

Members of the media can now register to cover the latest advances in hormone health and science at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting being held on June 11-14 in Atlanta, Ga., as well as virtually in our state-of-the-art digital platform. The Society’s first-ever hybrid annual meeting will give colleagues the option to experience top-flight educational programming in person as well as reconnect with endocrine colleagues.

4-Jan-2022 8:55 AM EST
Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys’ behavioral problems
Endocrine Society

Thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

20-Dec-2021 8:55 AM EST
Exercise at high altitude could increase low blood sugar risk in people with diabetes
Endocrine Society

People with diabetes may need to monitor their blood sugar more closely when doing high-altitude activities such as hiking or skiing, according to a small study published in the Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

13-Dec-2021 9:00 AM EST
Gap in diabetes technology use among Black and white Medicare beneficiaries is worsening
Endocrine Society

The gap in the use of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) among Black and white Medicare beneficiaries widened from 2017-2019, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 14-Dec-2021 4:10 PM EST
Endocrine Society calls on Senate to address insulin affordability
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society urges the Senate to protect the insulin affordability provisions included in the Build Back Better Act and move quickly to pass this crucial legislation.

29-Nov-2021 9:00 AM EST
Transgender women may be more likely to have type 2 diabetes than cisgender women
Endocrine Society

Transgender women may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes compared to cisgender women, but not to cisgender men, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 19-Nov-2021 10:45 AM EST
Endocrine Society celebrates House passage of Build Back Better Act
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society hailed the House of Representatives for including provisions to improve insulin affordability in its version of the Build Back Better Act.

Released: 10-Nov-2021 9:00 AM EST
Endocrine Society Launches Training Program for Minority Clinician Leaders
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society is launching the Excellence in Clinical Endocrinology Leadership (ExCEL) program, a multi-faceted training program offering comprehensive leadership training and mentorship to early career physicians of communities underrepresented in medicine and science.

22-Oct-2021 8:55 AM EDT
Over 4 million deaths per year worldwide caused by obesity
Endocrine Society

Novel obesity treatments such as modulation of the gut microbiome and gene therapy are underutilized and could help fight the obesity epidemic, according to a new manuscript published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, Endocrine Reviews.

8-Oct-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Higher fasting ‘hunger hormone’ levels from healthy diet may improve heart health and metabolism
Endocrine Society

Fasting levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin rebound after weight loss and can help reduce belly fat and improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 1-Oct-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Failure to reach long-term budget deal disrupts biomedical research
Endocrine Society

Congress missed an opportunity to secure long-term funding for life-saving medical research in the midst of the pandemic.

   
Released: 28-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Melmed named inaugural winner of Transatlantic Alliance Award
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society and the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) have awarded their inaugural joint honor—the Transatlantic Alliance Award—to Shlomo Melmed, M.B. Ch.B., F.R.C.P., M.A.C.P.

24-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT
People over 40 with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 are more likely to be hospitalized
Endocrine Society

Adults with type 1 diabetes need to be extra cautious of COVID-19 as they are more likely to be hospitalized and die, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

20-Sep-2021 11:05 AM EDT
Intermittent fasting can help manage metabolic disease
Endocrine Society

Eating your daily calories within a consistent window of 8-10 hours is a powerful strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to a new manuscript published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, Endocrine Reviews.

17-Sep-2021 3:00 PM EDT
Treating polycystic ovary syndrome costs $8 billion a year in U.S. alone
Endocrine Society

The most common hormone disorder affecting women of reproductive age—polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—cost an estimated $8 billion to diagnose and treat nationwide in 2020, according to a new economic analysis published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 17-Sep-2021 10:00 AM EDT
Endocrine Society celebrates UK Court of Appeal decision to preserve access to gender-affirming care
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society applauded the Court of Appeal’s ruling that transgender and gender diverse teenagers are competent to give consent to treatment to delay puberty.

14-Sep-2021 10:15 AM EDT
PFAS exposure can affect women’s ability to breastfeed
Endocrine Society

Women with higher levels of PFAS in their system may be 20% more likely to stop breastfeeding early, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 13-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Endocrine Society honors endocrinology field’s leaders with 2022 Laureate Awards
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society today announced it has chosen 13 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious 2022 Laureate Awards, the top honors in the field.

Released: 2-Sep-2021 9:35 AM EDT
Society Creates Senior Level Position Dedicated to Membership and Diversity
Endocrine Society

As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Endocrine Society has established a new executive level role to focus on member value, engagement, and our DEI strategy.

Released: 30-Aug-2021 9:05 AM EDT
International Experts Outline Diabetes Remission Diagnosis Criteria
Endocrine Society

People with type 2 diabetes should be considered in remission after sustaining normal blood sugar levels for three months or more, according to a new consensus statement from the Endocrine Society, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Diabetes UK and the American Diabetes Association published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

20-Aug-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Stress from rising population numbers may cause a decline in human fertility
Endocrine Society

A predicted population drop at the end of the century could be explained by stress from meaningless social interactions, according to a review article published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, Endocrinology.

   
Released: 14-Jul-2021 9:30 AM EDT
Antidepressants May Improve Outcomes in People with Diabetes and Depression
Endocrine Society

People with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 30-Jun-2021 11:20 AM EDT
Endocrine Society Journals earn higher Impact Factors for 2020
Endocrine Society

Endocrine Society Journals experienced large Impact Factor increases, led by Endocrine Reviews, according to Clarivate’s recently released annual Journal Citation Report (JCR) for 2020.

23-Jun-2021 10:10 AM EDT
Antacids May Improve Blood Sugar Control in People with Diabetes
Endocrine Society

Antacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes but had no effect on reducing the risk of diabetes in the general population, according to a new meta-analysis published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 22-Jun-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Transgender Teenagers Deserve Same Access To Medical Care As Other Youth
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society and a coalition of LGBTQ+ youth and reproductive health organizations argued in a joint submission to the High Court of England and Wales that transgender teenagers should be able to give informed consent to treatment the same way teenagers with other medical conditions can.

Released: 21-Jun-2021 9:55 AM EDT
Endocrine Society Mourns the Passing of Dr. Jean D. Wilson
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society leadership is saddened to announce the passing of renowned member and Past President Jean D. Wilson, M.D. Wilson was President of the Endocrine Society from 1989 to 1990 and a member for almost fifty years.

Released: 17-Jun-2021 11:40 AM EDT
Endocrine Society celebrates Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society today praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, which makes health care accessible to millions of individuals nationwide, including those with hormone health conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid conditions, and breast and prostate cancer.

Released: 15-Jun-2021 2:05 PM EDT
Endocrine Society Applauds AMA Resolution Supporting Access to Gender-Affirming Care
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society—a professional organization of more than 18,000 health care providers and scientists worldwide—praised the American Medical Association’s House of Delegates for passing a resolution opposing efforts to criminalize medical care for transgender youth.

Released: 2-Jun-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Endocrine Society names new Editors-in-Chief of Endocrine Reviews, Journal of the Endocrine Society
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society appointed two new Editors-in-Chief of its prestigious journals. Ashley Grossman M.D., F.R.C.P., of Barts and the London School of Medicine in London, U.K., has been named the next Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine Reviews, and Zeynep Madak-Erdogan, Ph.D., of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Urbana, Ill., has been named as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Endocrine Society (JES).

   


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