Vitamin D may be important in fighting off COVID-19
Society for Endocrinology Member and Media Ambassador, and Consultant Endocrinologist at the Royal Infirmary in Newcastle, Dr Richard Quinton, speaks to BBC World News about the importance of vitamin D in fighting off COVID-19. Watch his video interview to hear his views and recommended dosage. BBC  (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 21, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Healthy gut microbiome associated with lower risk for metabolic disease
According to research published inNature Medicine, a healthy diet may promote gut microbes that are associated with a lower risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 21, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Low carb diets may help treat diabetes
A diet low in carbohydrates may improve remission rates in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to research published inBMJ.Medscape (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 21, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Maternal thyroid disorders may increase thyroid cancer risk in children
Maternal thyroid disorders may be associated with an increased thyroid cancer risk in children, and this risk may remain elevated well into adulthood, according to a study published inThe Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 21, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Register for the Royal Society of Medicine's webinar series on genetics and endocrinology
The Royal Society of Medicine, in association with the Society for Endocrinology, are holding a three-part webinar series on genetics and endocrinology. This series will take place online on 4-6 May 2021. It will feature experts across both of these fields and provide an overview on a number of topics, including testing for genetic disorders, thyroid disorders, delayed puberty, pituitary tumours and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia. Find out more and register for all 3 webinars by emailingevents@rsm.ac.uk. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 20, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Societ Media Ambassador shares his views on vitamin D and COVID-19
The role of vitamin D in treating and preventing COVID-19 has caused some controversy amongst experts, following a review by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence which suggests there is no evidence vitamin D supplements can help fight off the virus.Society for Endocrinology Member and Media Ambassador, and Consultant Endocrinologist at the Royal Infirmary in Newcastle, Dr Richard Quinton, speaks to BBC World News about the importance of vitamin D in fighting off COVID-19. Watch his video interview to hear his views and recommended dosage. Watch video (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 19, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Society Media Ambassador shares his views on vitamin D and COVID-19
The role of vitamin D in treating and preventing COVID-19 has caused some controversy amongst experts, following a review by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence which suggests there is no evidence vitamin D supplements can help fight off the virus.Society for Endocrinology Member and Media Ambassador, and Consultant Endocrinologist at the Royal Infirmary in Newcastle, Dr Richard Quinton, speaks to BBC World News about the importance of vitamin D in fighting off COVID-19. Watch his video interview to hear his views and recommended dosage. Watch video (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 19, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Join FameLab UK to improve your science communication and public engagement skills
Register to join FameLab UK, a free public engagement training event for anyone over 21, currently working in STEM. Learn how to improve your communication skills, engage a public audience with your current research, and join a global network of researchers who enjoy talking about science. You will need to prepare a 3-minute talk on your research and attend the training and heat session in yourchosen UK location. Participants can take part in FameLab as many times as they like, and keep improving each year until they become a UK finalist! Winners will participate in the FameLab UK final at Cheltenham Science Festi...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 19, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Join the International Society of Endocrinology ’s expert webinar
Society for Endocrinology members are also members of the International Society of Endocrinology (ISE).Register to join the ISE webinar taking place on Tuesday 26 January, at 4:00 - 5:30 PM CET, to take part in an interactive discussion with top experts. The webinar will explore the role of GLP-1 RAs in the current landscape of incretin therapies for type 2 diabetes. After the session, you will be invited to solve a CME-accredited case study on the ISE Global Education Hub, to apply what you learned. The webinar will consist of the following interactive parts:• Part 1: Have diabetes goals changed...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 19, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Join the Edinburgh University Endocrinology Society annual conference
The Edinburgh University Endocrinology Society (EUES) are holding their annual conferenc online on Saturday 20 February.  This year’s theme is“A Career in Endocrinology and Diabetes.” There will be a variety of talks from renowned endocrinologists, ranging from new research in the field to talks on the different possibilities of a career in endocrinology.They are welcoming submissions of research, audits or systematic reviews of undergraduate level.  This is not limited to“Careers in Endocrinology” and can be related to any aspec...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 15, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Association between obesity and severe illness from COVID-19 greater in young people
The association between obesity and hospitalisation in patients with COVID-19 is more prominent in people under the age of 70, according to an Italian study published inNutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 13, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Can dietary changes improve thyroid disease symptoms?
This article considers the scientific evidence in support, or not, for dietary changes and supplements in improving symptoms of thyroid disease, including iodine, vitamin D, soy and broccoli.Medscape (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 13, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

A diet high in fish may reduce diabetes risk
According to a European study, published inDiabetes Care, eating a fish-rich diet may reduce the risk of adult-onset diabetes in people positive for GAD65 antibodies.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 13, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Increased COVID-19 death risk associated with vitamin D deficiency
A Belgian study, published in theAmerican Journal of Clinical Pathology, reports that patients hospitalised for COVID-19 with vitamin D deficiency were much more likely to die during the first wave of the pandemic.Medscape (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 13, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Host a Specialised Endocrinology Network for Bone and Mineral
The Society’s Clinical Committee, working with our Bone and Calcium Endocrine Network, and in association with the NHSEI Clinical Reference Group, propose setting up a network of bone and mineral hubs across the UK.  It has become clear from the GIRFT process, and other available data, that significant variance is present in the outcomes and quality of clinical endocrinology services across the UK. The specialised endocrinology networks for bone and mineral aim to more standardise care in this area. It is envisaged that there would be a number of specific objectives for this sy...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 12, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news