High insulin levels linked to increased asthma risk in children
High insulin levels during childhood may increase risk of asthma, according to research to be presented at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting.Endocrinology Advisor (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 20, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
NHS Emergency Steroid Card for adrenal insufficiency patients released
To keep patients with adrenal insufficiency safe during the COVID-19 crisis NHSE&I have agreed it is appropriate to release theNHS Emergency Steroid Card as a PDF that patients can download themselves.Guidance related to the release of the new NHS Emergency Steroid Card is almost ready for publication but the COVID-19 crisis has taken precedence.The card can be downloaded from ouradrenal crisis webpage, where you will also find additional emergency adrenal insufficiency management information and COVID-19 guidance. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 19, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Covid-19 update from the Society for Endocrinology
We want to support our members and colleagues in the endocrine community as best we can through the current crisis. We understand that your attention is necessarily elsewhere right now as you support your colleagues, patients, students, institutions and families. We will continue to work as usual as far as possible, and have put the following measures in place to help support you:We have postponed Endocrine Academy due to take place next month, including Clinical Update, Endocrine Nurse Update and Career Development WorkshopSociety committee meetings until the end of May will take place by teleco...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 18, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New resources for teenagers and young people from the British Thyroid Foundation
TheBritish Thyroid Foundation have developed resources for teenagers and young people on thyroid conditions.These can be accessed free from theirwebsite. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 17, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Join the thyroid cancer: assessment and management committee
The National Guideline Centre (NGC) has been commissioned by NICE to develop aNICE guideline on Thyroid cancer.
They are recruiting an endocrinologist (full committee member role) and a chemical pathologist (topic expert co-opted member) for this Guideline committee.
The closing date is9 April at 5pm. Interviews will be held via phone on 11 May.See full details. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 17, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Spring issue of The Endocrinologist now available online
The spring issue of the Society’s quarterly magazineThe Endocrinologist is now available online. This issue, with the theme,'Exercise: It's good to move it, move it' examines multiple benefits of staying active, including maintaining a healthy metabolism, improving bone health and staying well during aging and pregnancy.In Society News, find out all you ever wanted to know about your new Society President, Raj Thakker, learn about the Society's new Undergraduate Video Award, and read new Society guidance on peri-operative management of adrenal insufficie...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 12, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Coronavirus advice statement for patients with adrenal/pituitary insufficiency
The World Health organisation has declared the Coronavirus outbreak to be a public health emergency of international concern. Patients with adrenal or pituitary insufficiency and steroid dependency may be at higher risk. If you are worried about Coronavirus, read our Clinical Committee approvedadvice statement containing a compilation of useful resources. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Joint letter issued to the Chancellor requests investment in the NHS
The Society for Endocrinology supports a joint letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of this week’s budget. The letter highlights the scale of the challenges facing our NHS and social care services, and calls on the Government to use the upcoming budget to invest in public health and social care.Read thefull letter. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 10, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New oral treatment for Cushing ’s disease is approved
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new oral treatment that reduces cortisol production for patients with Cushing’s disease.Medical Dialogues (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Number of children with sleep disorders is increasing
The number of children taking melatonin for sleep disorders such as insomnia is increasing, due to a number of factors including obesity and mental health issues.Guardian (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
High-sugar breakfast may not increase daily calorie intake
According to a study published inObesity, people who consume a high-sugar breakfast may not be more likely to have a higher daily calorie intake than people who eat a low-sugar breakfast.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Different methods of administering oxytocin affects different brain regions
According to a study published inNature Communications, different modes of delivering oxytocin, by injection, nasal spray or nebuliser, affects parts of the brain differently.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Antibiotics may increase risk of childhood obesity
According to a study published in the journalObesity, antibiotic use during infancy may increase the risk of childhood obesity.Medical Dialogues (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 6, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Prolactin may cause women to feel more pain than men
According to a study published inScience Translational Medicine, prolactin may cause women to experience more pain than men and may be an effective target for new pain-management therapies.Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 6, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Oestrogen therapy may reduce atherosclerosis
Women who take oestrogen therapy soon after the onset of menopause may reduce the progression of atherosclerosis, according to a research presented at the Epidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health meeting.Medscape (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 6, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
