Your Society partners with Health Awareness on 2019 Understanding Diabetes campaign
We recently worked with Health Awareness on the 2019 Understanding Diabetes campaign. In celebration of World Diabetes Day, the campaign will raise awareness of the different types of diabetes that affect populations globally. It will focus on early diagnosis and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, whilst also focussing on prevention of type 2 through maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It will further look at the impact of COVID-19 on access to care and support within diabetes. A printed publication was enclosed within every copy of the Guardian newspaper and the content isavailable online. The campaign featur...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 13, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Join the ESE Advocacy Representation Scheme (EARS) Community!
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) have launched the new ESE Advocacy Representation Scheme (EARS), open to ESE members and members of Affiliated Societies. You now can join the EARS Community and receive up-to-date information on the policy and advocacy work of the Society. As part of the EARS Community you will:Receive regular e-newsletter updates on the Policy and Advocacy work of the Society.The opportunity to be involved with consultation on, and engagement with, ESE Policy and Advocacy activities.Have your voice heard as part of Europe’s community of endocrinology professionals.Have access...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 12, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Subscribe to our new podcast uncovering the truth about hormones
Our brand, new podcast series,Hormones: the Inside Story, is going live on 16 November. The podcast style is informative with a warm, funny side, aimed at engaging new audiences with the real science about hormones, particularly interested non-experts. This is a very important project, overseen by ourPublic Engagement Committee, that contributes to the Society’s aims of informing the public about the role hormones play in all aspects of human life, as well as building awareness of our information resources and ourYou& Your Hormones website. Several members have contri...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Follow your Endocrine Networks on Twitter
Each of our eight Endocrine Networks now has its own Twitter account, run by the Convenors. Follow them to share news, events, resources, and to keep up to date with your Network colleagues. Get the conversation going in advance of the Network meetings atSfE BES online!The Endocrine Networks are a platform for collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, clinical endocrinologists and endocrine nurses.Go to theMembers' Area to select and update your preferred Networks.Adrenal and Cardiovascular -@adrenalnetwork
Dr Scott MacKenzie& Dr Mick O'Reilly Bone& Cal...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 10, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Vitamin D deliveries may protect vulnerable people from COVID-19
Vitamin D supplements will be delivered to over 2 million vulnerable people and care home residents in the hope of reducing risk of death from COVID-19.The Telegraph (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 10, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
C-sections may impact childrens ’ development
Disruption to birth hormones during C-sections may have long-term impacts on development of children, according to a study published in theJournal of Neuroendocrinology.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Transgender patients may have increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
According to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2020, transgender patients undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy may have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.The Cardiology Advisor (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Children who wake up early may have increased risk of childhood obesity
According to research presented at Obesity Week Interactive, children who wake up earlier than average are more likely to put on weight, potentially due to disruptions to circadian rhythms and appetite hormones.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Earwax test may help diagnose depression
New earwax test measures cortisol levels and could help diagnose people with depression or stress-related conditions, and may help also measure glucose or COVID-19 antibodies.Guardian (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Clinical Research Fellowship at Imperial College London
Apply for this full-time MRC-funded 3 year clinical research fellowship in the PsychoNeuroEndocrinology research group of Dr Tony Goldstone, at Imperial College London, starting Jan/Feb 2021.This post is for a clinician to join a research project on the novel gut hormone LEAP2, a ghrelin antagonist, in humans. The fellowship would suit a clinician in endocrinology, diabetes or metabolic medicine who wants to do full-time research, including the opportunity to undertake a PhD or MD. Deadline for applications is 30 November 2020.View the full job descriptionhere. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 6, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Register for the International Congress of Endocrinology 2021 Virtual Congress
TheInternational Congress of Endocrinology (ICE) 2021 is an innovative and interactive event that offers an excellent scientific program with presentations of the highest level, presented by leaders and experts from around the world. The event supports the endocrinology community to connect, shares the latest scientific data, and provides access to educational opportunities during these difficult times. The virtual experience will be an opportunity to meet, interact and share the latest advances in the field of endocrinology, offering the possibility to learn and collaborate through a variety of approaches, discip...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 4, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Recommendations for maintaining endocrine services during COVID-19
We believe that it is paramount that we continue providing specialty endocrine services in current and future COVID-19 waves for our patients’ safety.The Future of Endocrinology working group have compiledCOVID-19 second wave planning recommendations, so that they may be considered for local implementation.Key recommendations:Endocrine departmental capacity should be left at a minimum of 25% - higher wherever possible.Clearly defined roles for specific team members, including nurses, shielding colleagues and registrars.Maintaining speciality training for endocrine trainees.Integrating working between primary, sec...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - November 4, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Bioscientifica Trust seeks early-career endocrinologist to join Board of Trustees
TheBioscientifica Trust exists to assist early-career scientists and clinicians in biomedicine and the life sciences by helping to facilitate networking, cooperative research, and other interactions through the provision of small grants.We wish to increase the diversity of our governing Board by appointing a Trustee in the early stage of a career in clinical or research endocrinology for an initial three-year term.As a member of the Board, you will have the opportunity of working with world renowned endocrinologists which oversees the governance of the Trust and competitively assesses grant applications. The Trus...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 29, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New diabetes drug may reduce risk of kidney disease
According to a study published in theNew England Journal of Medicine, a new drug may be effective at reducing cardiac and kidney disease risks in patients with diabetes.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 26, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Low levels of thyroid hormones during pregnancy linked to ADHD
According to a study published in the American Journal of Perinatology, low levels of thyroid hormones during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of children developing ADHD by up to 28%.News Max (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 26, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
