Menopause may increase risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Postmenopausal women may be more likely to develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease due to a reduction in sex hormones, suggests a study published in Endocrinology.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 26, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Breastfeeding may reduce risk of diabetes in women
According to a study published in Diabetes, breastfeeding may reduce the risk of diabetes in women by increasing the insulin sensitivity of organs that supply sugar and fat for milk production.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 26, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
National Patient Safety Alert issued for NHS Steroid Emergency Card
ANational Patient Safety Alert has been issued asking providers to ensure all eligible patients with adrenal insufficiency are issued with anNHS Steroid Emergency Card, to support early recognition and treatment of adrenal crisis in adults. The alert requires that processes are put in place to check if a patient has an NHS Steroid Emergency Card ahead of any emergency treatment, elective surgery, or other invasive procedures. This has been sent via the Central Alerting System to all NHS acute and community providers, including GPs and ambulance trusts, and will filter through over the n...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 13, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
NHS Steroid Emergency Card for adrenal insufficiency patients is available to order
Together with the Royal College of Physicians patient safety committee and the NHSE/I patient safety team we have developed a newNHS Steroid Emergency Card for adrenal insufficiency patients. It is an NHS wide card (England and the devolved nations) supported by this recently publishedGuidance. All is now in place and the NHS Steroid Emergency card is now available to order from 18 August 2020. As this is a new card various organisations across the NHS are working together to enable implementation. The new cards will need to be ordered so there may be a wait until cards are physically in stock and available to be ...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 13, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Oxytocin may help treat osteoporosis
According to a rat study published inScientific Reports, oxytocin may help prevent and control osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Low levels of sex hormones in older people linked to heart failure
A decrease in sex hormones in older men and post-menopausal women is associated with an increased risk of heart failure, according to a study published inJournal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.Endocrinology Network (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Apple cider vinegar may help control blood sugar levels
According to a study published inDiabetes Care, drinking apple cider vinegar after meal times could help control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetesDiabetes.co.uk (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Combined risk score approach may predict children at risk of diabetes
According to a study published inNature Medicine, a new method that combines genetics, clinical factors and count of islet autoantibodies may help predict children at risk of developing diabetes later in life.Medical Dialogues (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Consultant physician vacancies in acute medicine or any specialty with general medicine
This is an amazing time to apply for Consultant posts in Medicine at University Hospitals Birmingham. We are looking for highly motivated, innovative and skilled individuals to join our team and share in the development of a first class, front door service.We welcome applicants who are passionate about providing great medical care and supporting the progression of acute services to be responsive to the needs of our patients, by developing strong links with other specialties.Posts are available in Acute Medicine, or any Specialty with General Medicine.Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register or within six months of...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 7, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Watch ISE webinar A Collision of Pandemics: Diabetes Mellitus and COVID-19
Society for Endocrinology members are also members of the International Society of Endocrinology (ISE).The first of the webinar series by the International Society of Endocrinology and the International Society of Nephrology addressed the impact of COVID-19 on patients with Diabetes Mellitus and the association of COVID-19 and kidney disease in those countries hardest hit by the pandemic. The recording is now available to watch online.Find out more (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 7, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New drug may advance diabetes treatment
According to research published inCell Metabolism, a newly synthesized drug, SRI-37330, could offer a new treatment for diabetes and significantly improve patient care. News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 30, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Exercise may help improve immune system in prostate cancer
Acute exercise may help improve the body’s immune system and boost natural killer cells in prostate cancer survivors, according to a study published inExperimental Physiology.Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 30, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Obesity linked to reduced fertility in men
According to a study published inObesity Reviews, obesity is associated with poor reproductive health and reduced sperm count in men.Endocrinology Network (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 30, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Oxytocin may help treat Alzheimer ’s
According to a mouse study published inBiochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, oxytocin may help improve memory and learning and could help treat Alzheimer’s.Medical News Today (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 30, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Guidance on delivering Endocrine Services during COVID-19 Pandemic reset
Thisguidance has been formulated by ABCD working closely with the Society and RCP London, and produced in response to NHSE seeking information from the Diabetes and Endocrine societies through RCP, as to what core Diabetes and Endocrine clinical services can the NHS provide in the face of major disruption and reduced capacity for clinical teams.From the intelligence gathered, it is clear that the impact of disruption on clinical services during the COVID-19 pandemic has been varied depending upon the size of the clinical teams. We hope that th...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 24, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
