Body weight fluctuations may increase Alzheimer ’s risk
Older people who have large body weight fluctuations may have an increased risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer’s, according to a study published inFrontiers in Endocrinology. Endocrinology Advisor (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 28, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hormonal contraception increases oxytocin levels in women
Hormonal birth control pills may increase oxytocin levels in women and interfere with processing of emotions, according to a study published inScientific Reports.Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 28, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New sex hormone discovered
A new sex hormone discovered in zebrafish restores sexual function and may help improve fertility treatments for humans, according to a study published inProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Science Times (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 28, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Menopause may increase risk for Alzheimer ’s
A reduction in reproduction hormones from menopause may reduce cognitive function in women and increase risk for Alzheimer’s, according to a study published in theJournal of Alzheimer’s.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Miscarriages associated with increased risk of diabetes
Women who experience pregnancy loss may also have an increased risk of developing diabetes later in life, according to a study published inDiabetologia.Medical Dialogues (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
High TSH levels associated with lower stroke risk
According to a study published in theJournal of Clinical Endocrinology& Metabolism, higher thyroid-stimulating hormone levels are associated with a lower liklihood of stroke and adjusting them may help modify the risk.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
FT4 levels can help determine thyroid status
According to a study published inThyroid, measuring FT4 levels instead of TSH levels may be better for assessing thyroid status.Medscape (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Your opportunity to help define the future of endocrinology
We are seeking clinical and nurse members to form aDefining the Future of Endocrinology Working Group to inform how endocrinology services should be delivered in the UK.The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a once in a lifetime opportunity to innovate and to create endocrinology services fit for the 21st century and beyond. The Society for Endocrinology is going to be at the front of this transformation and we urge you to contribute.The group will report into Society’s Clinical Committee and will consult externally as required. All members will have the opportunity to comment on the work of the gr...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 19, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Low testosterone in men may be linked to increased mortality risk from COVID-19
New research suggests men with low testosterone levels may be more likely to die from COVID-19 than women.Independent (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 14, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New discoveries about hormones in the gut may offer new disease treatments
A study published inCell provides insights into hormone producing cells in the human gut that may help develop potential new treatments for diseases such as obesity.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 14, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hormone therapy may reduce COVID-19 risk in women
Menopausal women receiving hormone replacement therapy may have a reduced risk of contracting and falling seriously ill from COVID-19.Telegraph (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 14, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Breast cancer hormone therapy does not increase arthritis risk
According to a Swedish study, anti-hormonal breast cancer therapy does not increase rheumatoid arthritis risk in women, as previously suspected.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 14, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Growth hormone therapy could help improve recovery after liver surgery
According to a study published in theJournal of Hepatology, growth hormone therapy may improve patient outcome and reduce inflammation after liver surgery.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 6, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Low vitamin D levels linked to higher COVID-19 mortality risk
New research suggests vitamin D deficiency may be associated with increased COVID-19 mortality risk and taking vitamin D supplements may help protect from the virus.Science Alert (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 6, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Lower testosterone levels may help reduce risk of men abusing children
A prostate cancer drug that blocks testosterone production may help reduce the risk of men abusing children, according to a study published inJama Pschiatry.Guardian (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 6, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
