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7-Jun-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposure in Womb Impact Fear, Anxiety Behavior in Rats
Endocrine Society

Prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in everyday products may interfere with the developing offspring’s brain, according to a rat study being presented Monday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 10:05 AM EDT
COVID-19 vaccination appears to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism
Endocrine Society

Inactivated and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, according to a new study being presented at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga. The study found these vaccines do not cause significant fluctuations in thyroid function and are not associated with increased risks of emergency department visits or unscheduled hospitalizations.

7-Jun-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Testosterone Improves Quality of Life, Sexual Function, and Delayed Verbal Recall in Men with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes
Endocrine Society

Testosterone replacement therapy improved sexual symptoms, libido, symptom severity, delayed verbal recall and overall quality of life among people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and hypogonadism, according to research being presented Monday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 1:05 PM EDT
AI Can Be Used to Identify Benign Thyroid Nodules and Reduce Unnecessary Biopsies
Endocrine Society

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to identify thyroid nodules seen on thyroid ultrasound that are very unlikely to be cancerous, reducing a large number of unnecessary biopsies, according to a new study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Teens ate less ultra-processed food consumption during pandemic, reversing trend of three decades
Endocrine Society

For the first time in the last 30 years, the consumption of ultra-processed foods among teenagers in the United States declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study presented at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Probiotic Bacteria May Enhance Tamoxifen Effectiveness in Treatment of ER+ Breast Cancer
Endocrine Society

Probiotic bacteria may enhance anti-cancer activities of the breast cancer drug tamoxifen and other endocrine-targeted therapies, which could help reduce the risk of estrogen receptive positive (ER+) breast cancer, suggests a new study presented Monday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

6-Jun-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Male Contraceptive Pills Show Promise in New Study
Endocrine Society

Two experimental male contraceptive pills appear to effectively lower testosterone without causing unacceptable side effects, according to a new study that will be presented Monday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Chemicals in Personal Care Products Cause Harmful Effects in Breast Cancer Cells From Black Women
Endocrine Society

Chemicals called parabens, which are found in widely used hair and personal care products, cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells from Black women, according to a new study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Maintaining Normal Weight Early in Life May Help Prevent Male Infertility
Endocrine Society

New research suggests that more careful control of body weight in childhood and adolescence could help prevent male infertility later in life. The researchers will present their findings on Saturday, June 11 at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Bias May Play a Role in Underdiagnoses of Prediabetes
Endocrine Society

The accurate diagnosis of prediabetes in the primary care setting might depend on a patient’s age, BMI, gender, race and certain comorbidities, according to research being presented at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Drinking Coffee Does Not Hinder the Absorption of Liquid Thyroid Medication
Endocrine Society

A new study conducted by Vertice Pharma confirms the absorption of an oral levothyroxine sodium solution (Thyquidity® 100g/ 5mL) was not affected by consuming coffee 5 minutes after the dose, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Suppressed Ovarian Follicle Development in Women with Obesity May Explain Reduced Fertility
Endocrine Society

Women with obesity, even those with regular menstrual cycles, have suppressed ovarian follicle development and reduced production of reproductive hormones, which may underlie reduced fertility, according to a new study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Increased Fracture Risk in Patients Using Insulin Compared to Metformin
Endocrine Society

Patients with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk for fractures, despite their normal-to-high bone mineral density, according to research being presented Saturday, June 11 at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Stem-Cell Based Therapy Shows Promise in Treating High-Risk Type 1 Diabetes
Endocrine Society

An investigative stem cell-based therapy called PEC-Direct, designed to act as a replacement pancreas, has the potential to provide blood sugar control in patients with high-risk type 1 diabetes, suggests a clinical study presented Saturday, June 11 at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Phase 3 Study Finds Fezolinetant Reduces the Frequency and Severity of Menopausal Hot Flashes
Endocrine Society

Fezolinetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), or hot flashes, associated with menopause, according to a Phase 3 industry-sponsored study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

7-Jun-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Study Finds Strong Association Between Prediabetes and Heart Attack Risk
Endocrine Society

Prediabetes appears to be a strong independent risk factor for heart attacks, according to a new study presented Saturday, June 11 at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

6-Jun-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Analysis Finds Little Evidence of Heart Problems in Men Undergoing Testosterone Treatment
Endocrine Society

Previous clinical trials have provided insufficient evidence to decide whether testosterone causes heart problems in men during the first year of treatment, according to research being presented Monday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga., and published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity.

Released: 2-Jun-2022 9:40 AM EDT
Clarkston Health Fair Offers Free Screenings, Fun Family Activities for People with Diabetes
Endocrine Society

Endocrine experts will provide free health services and fun family activities to the local refugee and immigrant community of DeKalb County during EndoCares® Atlanta, an in-person health education event being held on Saturday, June 11.

Released: 31-May-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Endocrine Society congratulates 2022 Early Investigators and Bardin Award winners
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society has selected five recipients for its Early Investigators Awards. The Society also selected Rimesh Pal, M.D., D.M., of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India as its first C. Wayne Bardin, MD, International Travel Award winner.

Released: 25-May-2022 2:05 PM EDT
Hybrid ENDO 2022 press conferences to highlight emerging diabetes, obesity, reproductive health research
Endocrine Society

Researchers will delve into the latest research in diabetes, obesity, thyroid health and other endocrine conditions during the Endocrine Society’s ENDO 2022 news conferences June 11-14.



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