Cortisol may speed up aging
Stress hormone, cortisol, and a protein called GILZ may contribute to the aging process by causing inflammatory responses in the body, according to research published in the journalAging Cell.Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 6, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
People may be exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals through medical care
According to a study published in theJournal of Clinical Endocrinology& Metabolism, harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals can be found in some medical supplies and medications.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 6, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Help John Bevan's Walk a Million Steps charity bid
Retired endocrinologist and senior Society member, John Bevan, is raising money for charity during the COVID-19 lockdown by walking a million steps.As a stroke survivor, John Bevan decided to help some neglected charities during the pandemic by being sponsored to walk a million steps in his garden - equivalent to 417 miles!He will donate his sponsorship to:When you Wish upon a Star - Grants Wishes to Children aged 4-16 who live with a life-threatening illnessInternational Justice Mission - Aims to Rescue people of all ages held in Slavery, and to End Slavery in our lifetimeStroke Associa...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 2, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Find careers advice and guidance on our new resources page
Our new Careers Resource page is a collection of useful information to help improve your knowledge and advance your career.Watch videos and read articles on topics including:CV building, grants, publishing, teaching, media engagement, as well as clinical, nursing and scientific career path advice.Do you have a useful resource to share? Send it to careers@endocrinology.org to add our collection. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 2, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hep John Bevan's Walk a Million Steps charity bid
Retired endocrinologist and senior Society member, John Bevan, is raising money for charity during the COVID-19 lockdown by walking a million steps.As a stroke survivor, John Bevan decided to help some neglected charities during the pandemic by being sponsored to walk a million steps in his garden - equivalent to 417 miles!He will donate his sponsorship to:When you Wish upon a Star - Grants Wishes to Children aged 4-16 who live with a life-threatening illnessInternational Justice Mission - Aims to Rescue people of all ages held in Slavery, and to End Slavery in our lifetimeStroke Associa...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 2, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Watch our new animated video!
The Society has released a short, educational animated video on our public facing site, You and Your Hormones, explaining‘What is endocrinology” and the importance and impact hormones have on our everyday lives.The video is a useful resource for school children and their teachers who are learning about hormones or studying a biological science subject. Watch the video now. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 30, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New impact factors for Society for Endocrinology journals
Following the release of the 2019 Journal Citation Reports, Society for Endocrinology’s journals have received the following new impact factors. Endocrine-Related Cancer’s impact factor has increased on last year’s results, reaching4.800 and now ranking25th out of 143 journals in the Endocrinology& Metabolism category, as well as retaining its position in the second quartile of journals in the Oncology category.Endocrine Connections has also increased its score to 2.592, helping support its growth as an internationally renowned open-access journal in...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 30, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Grab yourself a Society for Endocrinology T-shirt!
The Society for Endocrinology has just launched its brand new range of endocrinology-themed T-shirts. There are over 10 different styles, each one with it's own endocrine punch line. So if‘Hormones are in your blood’, or‘Glucagon makes your sugar rush’, then we have we a t-shirt for you. Available in a number of sizes, styles and colours. All profits go directly to the Society to support its work. Head to the store tobuy one now. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 24, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Oral contraceptives may reduce bone loss in premature ovarian sufficiency
Combined oral contraceptives may reduce bone mass loss in women with premature ovarian insufficiency, according to a study published inMenopause.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 24, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New COVID-19 drug to be trialled in UK hospitals
UK hospitals are trialling a new drug, TRV027, that aims to restore the balance between the two hormones, angiotensin II and angiotensin 1-7, to help prevent blood clots and lung damage caused by COVID-19.Science Focus (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 24, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Potential obesity treatment may increase sepsis risk
According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, GDF15, a hormone being investigated as an obesity treatment may promote bacterial infection of wounds and increase sepsis risk.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 24, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Cortisol may increase COVID-19 mortality risk
Higher levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, may increase the severity of COVID-19, according to a study published inThe Lancet Diabetes& Endocrinology.The Science Times (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 24, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New Interactive Case Study from the International Society of Endocrinology
The International Society of Endocrinology (ISE) has released the second interactive case study of a series on paediatric thyroid nodules created in collaboration with paediatrician Andrew J. Bauer, MD (USA).Find out more (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 19, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Summer issue of The Endocrinologist online now!
The summer issue of the Society’s quarterly magazine The Endocrinologist is now available online. This theme is 'Browsing through the archives' and includes a selection of of our favourite and interesting articles from past issues. In Society News, learn about the Society's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, what's coming up for SfE BES 2020 and other opportunities for you to get more involved with your Society.Browse this latest issue, and all previous issues on The Endocrinologist webpages....
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 19, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Clinical Academic Research Partnerships Round 3: Pre-Call
The MRC Clinical Academic Research Partnerships round 3 has been announced. This scheme offers a new mechanism for clinical staff at consultant level with a PhD or MD, who were not research active, to participate in collaborative high-quality research partnerships with established leading biomedical researchers. Applications open on7 August 2020 and close on29 October 2020. Find out more (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 19, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
