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Released: 14-Apr-2020 6:15 PM EDT
COVID-19 may impact treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes
Endocrine Society

Individuals with diabetes are at increased risk for bacterial, parasitic and viral infections. New research published in Endocrine Reviews, a journal of the Endocrine Society, illuminates how intersections of the coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and type 2 diabetes may require new approaches in treatment for hospitalized patients.

Released: 2-Apr-2020 8:50 AM EDT
Study suggests marijuana may impair female fertility
Endocrine Society

Female eggs exposed to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, have an impaired ability to produce viable embryos, and are significantly less likely to result in a viable pregnancy, according to an animal study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. The abstract will be published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

Released: 31-Mar-2020 12:00 PM EDT
Individuals taking class of steroid medications at high risk for COVID-19
Endocrine Society

Individuals taking a class of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids for conditions such as asthma, allergies and arthritis on a routine basis may be unable to mount a normal stress response and are at high risk if they are infected with the virus causing COVID-19, according to a new editorial published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

27-Mar-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Liraglutide can help adolescents with obesity manage their weight
Endocrine Society

Liraglutide 3.0 mg, approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to help adults with obesity manage their weight, appears to help adolescents too, according to an industry-sponsored randomized controlled trial. The study was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in a supplemental issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 6:05 PM EDT
Cancer treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors may lead to thyroid dysfunction
Endocrine Society

Thyroid dysfunction following cancer treatment with new treatments called immune checkpoint inhibitors is more common than previously thought, according to research that was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 10:10 AM EDT
First FDA-approved drug for thyroid eye disease effective regardless of age, gender
Endocrine Society

Teprotumumab, the first FDA-approved medicine for thyroid eye disease, provides significant improvement in eye bulging, regardless of patient gender, age or smoking status, according to a study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 10:30 AM EDT
Survey finds physicians struggle to communicate positive prognosis to thyroid cancer patients
Endocrine Society

Despite excellent prognosis with most thyroid cancers, many newly diagnosed patients have cancer-related worry, and physicians vary in their responses to patients' worry, according to new research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 12:40 PM EDT
Coconut oil reduces features of metabolic syndrome in obese females, animal study finds
Endocrine Society

Obese females that ate a small amount of coconut oil daily, even as part of a high-fat diet, had decreased features of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors that raise the chances of developing diabetes, heart disease and stroke, an animal study finds. The study results were accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 12:50 PM EDT
Unconscious food cravings may make bariatric surgery less effective for people with extreme obesity
Endocrine Society

Patients with extreme obesity are prone to unconscious food impulses and cravings that may make it challenging for them to maintain weight loss after bariatric surgery, according to research that was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 5:25 PM EDT
Poor fitness may impede long-term success in weight loss program
Endocrine Society

People who are very out of shape when they begin a behavioral weight loss program lose less weight in the long term than those who are more fit, suggests a new study that was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 11:05 AM EDT
Bariatric surgery may be effective treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Endocrine Society

Bariatric surgery may be an effective treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), suggests a new study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Technology use by adults with type 1 diabetes lower among African Americans, Hispanics
Endocrine Society

Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) devices are known to improve outcomes in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), yet African American and Hispanic patients face barriers to the use of these devices, according to results of a small single-center retrospective study. The results of the ENDO 2020 abstract will be published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 10:55 AM EDT
Fracking chemical may interfere with male sex hormone receptor
Endocrine Society

A chemical used in hydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking, has the potential to interfere with reproductive hormones in men, according to research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 11:05 AM EDT
Broken bone location can have significant impact on long-term health
Endocrine Society

In older individuals, the location of a broken bone can have significant impacts on long-term health outcomes, according to research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 11:35 AM EDT
Thyroid hormone use may raise death risk in older adults
Endocrine Society

Thyroid hormone replacement therapy in older adults is associated with a higher risk of death compared with no treatment, a large study finds. The study results were accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 11:45 AM EDT
Two types of diabetes drugs similarly effective in reducing heart and kidney disease
Endocrine Society

Two newer types of medications commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes are similar in their ability to reduce major heart complications, including heart attack, stroke and death from cardiovascular disease, according to research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 12:10 PM EDT
Underactive thyroid more common in people working long hours
Endocrine Society

Adults who work long hours are more likely to have hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid, according to study results accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 12:00 PM EDT
Researchers offer hope for an oral, noninjectable treatment of acromegaly
Endocrine Society

Adults who need medical maintenance treatment of the growth hormone disorder acromegaly respond well to an investigational oral form of the drug octreotide, investigators of the Chiasma OPTIMAL study reported. Results of the phase 3 randomized controlled clinical trial were accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 12:00 PM EDT
Consuming extra calories can help exercising women avoid menstrual disorders
Endocrine Society

Exercising women who struggle to consume enough calories and have menstrual disorders can simply increase their food intake to recover their menstrual cycle, according to a study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 12:35 PM EDT
Hypothyroidism patients cite effectiveness in choosing alternative to standard therapy
Endocrine Society

Three in four hypothyroidism patients who chose desiccated thyroid extract (DTE) over the standard therapy said this option was more effective than other thyroid hormone medications, according to an analysis of comments in online patient forums accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 12:10 PM EDT
Three non-invasive methods used to predict who has NASH agree only about 20% of the time
Endocrine Society

Researchers and clinicians have been trying to find a way to diagnose nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) without taking a liver tissue biopsy, but according to new research, formulas that aim to predict NASH based on risk factors do not agree with each other and their accuracy varies. The study was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 12:10 PM EDT
Transgender teens have high rates of depression, suicidal thoughts
Endocrine Society

Two-thirds of transgender teens have depression, and many also have suicidal thoughts and self-injuring behavior, according to research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 12:35 PM EDT
Men with erectile dysfunction may face higher risk of death
Endocrine Society

Men with erectile dysfunction have a higher risk of death, regardless of their testosterone levels, suggests a study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 12:40 PM EDT
Most internists-in-training feel ill-equipped to treat obesity
Endocrine Society

Most resident physicians training in internal medicine do not feel adequately prepared to manage obesity in their patients, a new survey from a California residency program finds. The results were accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

26-Mar-2020 1:05 PM EDT
Artificial intelligence could help predict future diabetes cases
Endocrine Society

A type of artificial intelligence called machine learning can help predict which patients will develop diabetes, according to an ENDO 2020 abstract that will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

   
26-Mar-2020 1:20 PM EDT
Wearable delivery device allows patients with type 2 diabetes to safely use more affordable insulin option
Endocrine Society

Adults with type 2 diabetes requiring insulin therapy can safely achieve good blood sugar control using regular human insulin (RHI) in a wearable, patch-like insulin delivery device called V-Go®, a new study finds. Results of the randomized controlled study—which was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society—suggest “a more affordable option” for insulin therapy than newer insulin types, the researchers said.

25-Mar-2020 12:10 PM EDT
Artificial intelligence improves X-ray identification of patients with broken bones
Endocrine Society

Artificial intelligence that can “read” electronic radiology reports and flag patients with broken bones who are at risk of osteoporosis outperformed the traditional manual method of health care professionals reading X-ray reports, a new study finds. The results were accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

   
25-Mar-2020 11:50 AM EDT
Pregnant women’s PFAS exposure linked to granddaughters’ obesity risk
Endocrine Society

The first human study to link blood levels of “forever” chemicals known as PFAS in pregnant women with the risk of obesity in their granddaughters is described in an ENDO 2020 abstract that will be published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 11:35 AM EDT
Chemicals used to replace BPA may lead to increased blood pressure
Endocrine Society

Common bisphenol A (BPA) substitutes can affect the developing fetus and cause hypertension in later life, suggests a rodent study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. The research will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 11:10 AM EDT
Loss of gland in eyelids may be a biomarker for elevated blood glucose in diabetes
Endocrine Society

In patients with diabetes, loss of the gland that helps lubricate the eye may be a sign of elevated blood glucose levels, according to research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. The study will be published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Medtronic MiniMed 670G insulin pump allows “excellent” blood glucose control
Endocrine Society

Patients with type 1 diabetes who use Medtronic’s MiniMedTM 670G insulin pump system are able to maintain blood glucose levels in the targeted range over 71% of the time, according to a study that analyzed some 6 million days of real-world data. Results of the industry-supported study were accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Bariatric surgery before diabetes develops leads to greater weight loss
Endocrine Society

Obese patients may lose more weight if they undergo bariatric surgery before they develop diabetes, suggests a study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. The research will be published in a special supplemental issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Better controlled diabetes is associated with preserved cognitive function following stroke
Endocrine Society

Better glucose control can help people with diabetes who have a common type of stroke to preserve their cognitive function, according to a study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. The abstract will be published in a special supplemental issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Diabetes care reaches new heights as drone delivers insulin for patient
Endocrine Society

The international medical team that accomplished the world’s first documented drone delivery of insulin for a patient living in a remote community described the project in an ENDO 2020 abstract that will be published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

25-Mar-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Non-drug therapy ‘Revita’ improves blood glucose levels, liver metabolic health in patients with type 2 diabetes
Endocrine Society

Patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes who underwent a novel, minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure called Revita® duodenal mucosal resurfacing (DMR) had significantly improved blood glucose (sugar) levels, liver insulin sensitivity, and other metabolic measures three months later, according to new data from the REVITA-2 study.

Released: 30-Mar-2020 8:50 AM EDT
Endocrine Society to hold ENDO Online 2020
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society will host its largest-ever online meeting in June to ensure endocrine researchers and clinicians continue to have access to the latest scientific information, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Released: 26-Mar-2020 10:05 AM EDT
Guardian US environment reporter receives Endocrine Society Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism
Endocrine Society

Guardian US environment reporter Emily Holden received the Endocrine Society’s annual Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism, the Society announced today.

Released: 26-Mar-2020 10:05 AM EDT
Androgen receptor stops tumor growth in the most common form of breast cancer
Endocrine Society

Researchers say they have found a viable new therapeutic strategy for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, even cancers that are resistant to current standard of care treatments. Their new preclinical study was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

Released: 24-Mar-2020 9:45 AM EDT
Endocrine Society congratulates 2020 Early Investigators Award winners
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society has selected five recipients for its Early Investigators Awards.

Released: 18-Mar-2020 5:15 PM EDT
Virtual ENDO 2020 news conferences to highlight advances in technology, thyroid health
Endocrine Society

Researchers will discuss how artificial intelligence and drones are being incorporated into health care when they share the latest emerging science during the Endocrine Society’s ENDO 2020 virtual news conferences March 30-31.

   
Released: 9-Mar-2020 4:55 PM EDT
Endocrine Society cancels ENDO 2020 amid COVID-19 concerns
Endocrine Society

Today, following the latest reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local health authorities in San Francisco, the Endocrine Society announced the necessary cancellation of ENDO 2020.

18-Feb-2020 11:45 AM EST
People who eat a big breakfast may burn twice as many calories
Endocrine Society

Eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 18-Feb-2020 12:15 PM EST
Endocrine Society updates osteoporosis Clinical Practice Guideline
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society today announced an update to its osteoporosis Clinical Practice Guideline to include recommendations for romosozumab, a new medication that was approved last year to treat postmenopausal women at high risk of fracture.

21-Jan-2020 1:55 PM EST
Women with PCOS experience poor health and quality of life beyond reproductive years
Endocrine Society

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience poor health and quality of life into their late forties, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

21-Jan-2020 1:55 PM EST
Teens with obesity and PCOS have more “unhealthy” bacteria
Endocrine Society

Teens with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have more “unhealthy” gut bacteria suggesting the microbiome may play a role in the disorder, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

17-Jan-2020 9:00 AM EST
Blood Tests Can Predict Timing of Final Menstrual Period
Endocrine Society

Blood tests could replace menstrual periods as a gauge for when a women is nearing menopause, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 15-Jan-2020 9:35 AM EST
Endocrine Society applauds EU Green Deal resolution
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society praised the European Parliament resolution in response to the European Union’s “Green Deal”— a plan to invest more than €1 trillion in environmental initiatives, including important provisions to protect people from exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).

Released: 14-Jan-2020 9:35 AM EST
Endocrine Society awards Baxter Prize to diabetes treatment entrepreneur
Endocrine Society

Researcher Daniel J. Drucker has been awarded the Endocrine Society’s John D. Baxter Prize for Entrepreneurship for his contributions to diabetes treatment, the Society announced today.

Released: 9-Jan-2020 1:25 PM EST
Endocrine Society elects Wysham as 2021-2022 president
Endocrine Society

Endocrine Society members have elected Carol H. Wysham, M.D., to serve as the organization’s President for the 2021-2022 term.

Released: 8-Jan-2020 11:50 AM EST
Media registration open for ENDO 2020
Endocrine Society

Members of the media can now register to cover the latest advances in hormone health and science at ENDO 2020. The Endocrine Society’s annual meeting will be held March 28-31, 2020 in San Francisco, Calif.



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