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Released: 10-May-2022 10:00 AM EDT
Seattle health fair offers free screenings, wellness activities for people with diabetes
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Endocrine experts will deliver free health services to underrepresented communities, including Latinx and Hispanic residents, during EndoCares® Seattle, an in-person health education event being held on May 14.

Released: 10-May-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Hammer wins inaugural Endocrine Images Art Competition
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Gary Hammer, M.D., Ph.D., Millie Schembechler Professor of Adrenal Cancer at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., won the Endocrine Society's Endocrine Images Art Competition, a contest celebrating the beauty of endocrine science.

9-May-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Stress may be associated with fertility issues in women
Endocrine Society

Female rats exposed to a scream sound may have diminished ovarian reserve and reduced fertility, according to a small animal study published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, Endocrinology.

29-Apr-2022 9:25 AM EDT
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals May Impair Bone Health in Male Teens
Endocrine Society

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone mineral density in male teens, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

22-Apr-2022 9:40 AM EDT
Thyroid hormone replacement undertreatment linked to worse hospital outcomes
Endocrine Society

Undertreatment with thyroid hormone replacement can put patients with hypothyroidism at risk for worse hospital outcomes, including longer length of stay and higher rates of readmission, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

19-Apr-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Extracellular Vesicles Offer New Insights Into Treating Endocrine Disorders
Endocrine Society

In a new Scientific Statement released today, the Endocrine Society describes the importance of extracellular vesicles as a new research target for understanding the causes of certain endocrine disorders such as cancer and diabetes and discovering new treatments for these disorders.

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
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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
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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.



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