Join the Endocrine Society's Board of Directors
The Endocrine Society Nominating Committee is seeking dedicated member leaders to serve on the Board of Directors. If you are passionate about endocrine research and want to join the team who will drive the strategy forward, please consider nominating yourself or a colleague for one of the following open positions:• President-Elect: Candidates should demonstrate leadership skills and familiarity with Society priorities, in particular service on the Board of Directors.•Secretary-Treasurer Elect: Candidates should have recent experience as a member of the Finance and Audit Committee or Boa...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 19, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Advice on COVID-19 and dexamethasone steroid treatment
A new clinical trial reports that glucocorticoid, dexamethasone, is effective for treating severe COVID-19. We want to assure people that this medicine should only be taken on prescription and under the care of a doctor.Glucocorticoids are a type of anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a range of conditions such as allergies, asthma, eczema, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis and the endocrine condition, adrenal insufficiency. Glucocorticoids can have serious side effects and should not be taken unless necessary.Dexamethasone was reportedly only effective in COVID-19 patients on ventilators or oxygen therapy, was of...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 18, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New treatment for Cushing ’s Syndrome now available in France
Recordati Rare Diseases have released a new treatment for Cushing’s Syndrome called Isturisa, now available in France and will be across select other European Union markets over 2020.Business Wire (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hormone replacement therapies affect brain function and structure
According to a study published inMenopause, different types of hormone therapies for women during menopause may have different affects on the structure and function of the brain.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Cross-sex hormone therapy may affect metabolic profile
Gender-affirming hormone therapy may negatively affect lipid metabolism and glucose levels in transgender men, according to research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.Endocrinology Advisor (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New drug may help treat obesity
According to a study published inEMBO Molecular Medicine, a newly discovered protein called BAM15 prevents weight gain, reduces blood sugar and may help treat obesity.SciTechDaily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New Reproduction and Fertility journal by Bioscientifica
The Society’s wholly owned commercial subsidiary, Bioscientifica, has launched Reproduction and Fertility, a new open access, peer-reviewed journal devoted to providing reproductive biologists, clinicians, and those working within assisted reproduction access to latest research in the areas of basic and clinical reproduction and fertilityBioscientifica aims to strengthen biomedical communities to advance science and health, and redistributes all its profits back to the Society. The addition of this new journal in a multi-disciplinary field of research will not only help support the Soci...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
74% of the Public Support Government Action on Obesity in the Wake of Emerging Links with COVID-19
Emerging research suggests there is a link between obesity and adverse outcomes from COVID-19; and now people want the government to address obesity with policy interventions including those that address the food environment. These include changes to how unhealthy food can be marketed and promoted, according to new polling data from the Obesity Health Alliance.A recent Public Health England review of available research to date on disparities in the risk and outcomes from COVID19, reported an increased risk of adverse outcomes in people with a weight classed as obese or morbidly obese.The polling data shows strong backing f...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Free webinar on the hypothalamus from University of Birmingham
The Centre for Systems Modelling& Quantitative Biomedicine (SMQB) invites you to their upcoming‘SMQB Conversation,’ Touching the Heart of the Brain; part of an exciting new series of free, online public lectures exploring some of today’s most fascinating science.At the heart of the brain, a tiny and ancient region, the hypothalamus, controls things that fill our lives with meaning and passion our appetites, motivations and emotions. Professor Gareth Leng FRSE will be talking about what we know of how it does these things, and about how mathematics can help in understa...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 8, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Free webinar on circadian clock from University of Birmingham
The Institute of Metabolism& Systems Research at the University of Birmingham invite you to their next public talk onFriday 12 June at 3pm BSTSatchidananda Panda (Salk Institute for Biological Sciences) will exploret he genes, molecules and cells that keep the whole body on the same circadian clock. A section of the hypothalamus called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) lies at the centre of the body’s master clock and gets input directly from light in the eyes, keeping the rest of the body on schedule.Professor Panda is exploring time-restricted eating (TRE) and how this
can have profound impacts...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 8, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
PFAS exposure may speed up the onset menopause
According to a study published in theJournal of Clinical Endocrinology& Metabolism, exposure to PFAS chemicals found in water proof and non-stick products may speed up the onset of menopause in women. Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 4, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Obesity may not be associated with thyroid cancer risk
According to a study published inThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology& Metabolism, obesity is not associated with an increased risk of developing thyroid disease or thyroid cancer.Endocrinology Advisor (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 4, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Sea snail insulin may help improve diabetes treatment
A newly developed form of insulin which combines human insulin with fast acting venom insulin produced by sea snails may help improve treatments for diabetes, according to a study published inNature Structural and Molecular Biology.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 4, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Light pollution may increase breast cancer risk
According to a study published in theInternational Journal of Cancer, light pollution at night time may increase breast cancer risk by 10% in post-menopausal women.inews (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 4, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hormone therapy improves knee injury recovery
Hormone therapy used to treat knee ligament injuries in athletes may improve recovery outcome and prevent loss of muscle strength, according to a study published inThe American Journal of Sports Medicine.Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 28, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
