Obesity increases cancer cell growth
According to a mouse study published inCell, high-fat diets provide more fat molecules to allow cancer cells to outcompete immune cells for energy to grow, accelerating tumour growth.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 17, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Tavistock study reveals new insights about puberty blockers
A study that began in 2011, run by the Tavistock’s Gender Identity Development Service, reveals that 98% of children treated for gender dysphoria with puberty-blockers at the Tavistock Centre, also went on to take cross-sex hormones.BBC News (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 17, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Transgender women retain athletic advantages after hormone therapy
Transgender women retain athletic advantages over cisgender women for 1-2 years after starting gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to a study published in theBritish Journal of Sports Medicine.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 17, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Sucrose associated with lower levels of appetite-regulating hormones
According to a study published in theJournal of Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism, sugary drinks that contain sucrose rather than glucose may lower levels of appetite regulating hormones and increase feelings of hunger.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 17, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Richard Ross receives Outstanding Innovation Award from Endocrine Society
Congratulations to Professor Richard Ross (University of Sheffield) on receiving theEndocrine Society's Outstanding Innovation Award!The award recognises endocrinologists who have demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurship to further endocrine research or practice in support of the field of endocrinology, patients, and society at large. The award was made in honour of the many advances he has contributed to in cortisol replacement therapy and treatment of adrenal disorders.Learn more about Prof Ross and the other awardees at theEndocrine Society. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 16, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Join the Society's National Obesity Database Steering Committee
Applications are open for the Society for EndocrinologyNational Obesity Database Steering Committee. The Society, in partnership with Somerset NHS Foundation trust has been awarded a Novo Nordisk Healthcare Organisation Grant to develop, set up and rollout a Tier 3 National Obesity Database. The steering committee Chaired by Professor John Wass will meet up to 3 times a year (initially for a 3 year period) to:Oversee the database study management group to ensure that the database is developed, set up and rolled out to Tier 3 NHS services on time.Sign off on the yearly annual report.Deter...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 16, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Update on Endocrine Academy 2021
After careful consideration, Endocrine Academy 2021, consisting of Clinical Update, Nurse Update and the Career Development Workshop has been cancelled for 2021. Although disappointing, we believe this decision is in the best interests of our community, as we consider the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst we may not be able to meet in person, we are in the midst of planning a schedule of online training and career development opportunities for members to run throughout 2021, building on the various successful webinar series we have delivered this year, for scientists, clinicians and nurses....
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 15, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Welcome to the new Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine Connections
Professor Adrian Clark will be joining the Editorial Board ofEndocrine Connectionsas the new Editor-in-Chief on the 4 January 2021. He is Professor of Medicine at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and Emeritus Professor of Endocrinology at St George’s University of London. His research centres around the molecular and genetic basis of hormone resistance syndromes and the action of ACTH. He will work alongside the outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Professor Josef Köhrle until his term finishes at the end of January 2021. Professor Clark commented,"I...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 15, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New Paediatric Steroid Treatment Card for adrenal insufficiency
The newBSPED Paediatric Steroid Treatment Card provides a succinct steroid management plan for illnesses, emergency injections and blood sugar& electrolyte correction.Please encourage your patients todownload and use this card.BSPED is keen to encourage uniform practice and improve the care of children and young people with adrenal insufficiency.If you have any queries regarding the card please contact theBSPED Clinical Committee. Learn more about managingadrenal crisis. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 4, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Children under 16 may not be able to consent to use of puberty blockers
The UK high court has ruled that children under the age of 16 will not be able to give consent to the use of puberty-blocking drugs unless they are competent to understand the nature of the treatment.Guardian (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 3, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Mediterranean diet may reduce risk of diabetes
Mediterranean diets may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 30% and improve insulin resistance in overweight women, according to a study published inJAMA Network Open.Diabetes.co.uk (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 3, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Microbiome diversity linked to vitamin D levels
According to a study published inNature Communications, microbiome composition is linked to levels of active vitamin D, and altering microbiome diversity may help the body to metabolise it.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 3, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hormonal contraceptives may reduce risk of severe asthma attacks
According to a study published inThorax, use of hormonal contraceptives may be associated with a reduced risk of severe asthma attacks in women.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 3, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Have your say: Endocrinology and Diabetes 2020 Workforce Survey now open
The annual census of consultants in diabetes and endocrinology is now open. There has never been a more important time to gather information about how we’re all working and the impact our jobs have on our lives!The data from this census is used to plan the future workforce of our specialty, identify current gaps, help colleagues in making justification of expanding their departments, show how hard we work outside our specialty both in General Internal Medicine and related activities such as education and management.The survey is sent on behalf of the Society for Endocrinology, ABCD, Diabetes UK and The Royal Coll...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 2, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Society for Endocrinology podcast series reveals the truth about hormones
A new podcast from the Society for Endocrinology called“Hormones: The Inside Story” reveals the truth about hormones and health in a fun, expert-led and myth busting series.Scienmag (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 26, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
