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Study reveals potential target for repairing beta-cell dysfunction in Type 2 diabetes

Researchers used a murine model to demonstrate that functional excision of murine PITPNA eventually led to hyperglycemia in mice.

19 Jul 2023

Gut health breakthrough: probiotics show promise in managing PCOS in obese adolescents

Study examines the impact of probiotic/symbiotic supplementation in adolescents with obesity and PCOS.

18 Jul 2023

Breast cancer and MEN1: exploring the connection

Researchers evaluated the role of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1 (MEN1) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) in breast cancer

17 Jul 2023

Combination therapy shows promise in treating advanced ER+ breast cancer

Advanced estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer can be especially difficult to treat. A new study by researchers at Dartmouth Cancer Center led by Todd W. Miller, PhD, shows promise in using a combination of estrogen and a PARP inhibitor (a drug that suppresses DNA damage repair), to treat this type of cancer.

13 Jul 2023

'Broken pipeline' threatens future of surgeon-scientists

Surgeons who also conduct important biomedical research are struggling to obtain research funding, and that "broken pipeline" could spell extinction for surgeon-scientists and slow innovations for patients if something isn't done, a team of UVA Health experts warns.

13 Jul 2023

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?

Scientists investigated the association between constipation and cardiovascular events such as angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, and stroke, as well as hypertension among a representative population of elderly hospitalized patients in Australia.

11 Jul 2023

New research sheds light on role of progesterone in breast cancer

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on July 1, 2023, entitled, "Deciphering the mechanisms of action of progesterone in breast cancer."

10 Jul 2023

New study shows circulating anti-insulin CD4 T cells reflect progression of anti-islet immunity

In a recent study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers profile antigen-specific helper clusters of differentiation 4-positive (CD4+) T-lymphocytes to determine anti-islet autoimmunity among mice and humans.

9 Jul 2023

Researchers investigate the association between low fertility and uterine microbiota in dairy cows

Reduced fertility prolongs the interval from calving to conception in dairy cows, resulting in significant economic losses to dairy farms.

7 Jul 2023

Endocrine Society's Journal of the Endocrine Society receives first Impact Factor score

The Endocrine Society's Journal of the Endocrine Society (JES) received its first Impact Factor score in 2022, while the Society's other journals maintained high rankings on the prestigious measure of scholarly publishing.

3 Jul 2023

A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

Vanessa Langness had always been a bit worried about the chemicals she worked with as a biomedical researcher, but when she got pregnant in October, her concerns grew.

30 Jun 2023

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against endocrine conditions

People who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

27 Jun 2023

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

A study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals multiple associations between the presence of phenol biomarkers and altered thyroid hormone measurements among women seeking fertility care.

26 Jun 2023

Study reveals neural circuits underlying adolescent stress-induced postpartum social behavior

Stress during adolescence can cause postpartum behavioral changes in women and other mammals, including depression and changes in social behavior after the birth of a child.

23 Jun 2023

Social isolation negatively impacts bone health in mice

Social isolation may negatively impact bone health, suggests a study conducted in mice being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

A three-year-long retrospective cohort study of a single Atlanta hospital's patient population found transgender and gender-diverse teenagers rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Testosterone therapy reduces gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality in trans adults

Receiving rapid access to testosterone therapy reduced feelings of gender dysphoria and led to a clinically significant reduction in depression as well as a 50% reduction in suicidality among transgender and gender diverse adults, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Radioactive iodine or surgery linked to decreased mortality risk in patients with hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism treatment like radioactive iodine or surgery was associated with a decreased risk for death, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.

18 Jun 2023

Closed-loop system appears to be safe and superior to usual care in controlling glucose in children with type 1 diabetes

Closed-loop insulin delivery systems improve glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes without causing adverse effects, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Improving access to transgender-friendly health care can help decrease the burden on ERs

Transgender people who come to the emergency room for care tend to be sicker than cisgender people who are otherwise similar to them and are much more likely to be admitted to the hospital once they visit the ER, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Endocrine News and Research

Study reveals potential target for repairing beta-cell dysfunction in Type 2 diabetes

Gut health breakthrough: probiotics show promise in managing PCOS in obese adolescents

Breast cancer and MEN1: exploring the connection

Combination therapy shows promise in treating advanced ER+ breast cancer

'Broken pipeline' threatens future of surgeon-scientists

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?

New research sheds light on role of progesterone in breast cancer

New study shows circulating anti-insulin CD4 T cells reflect progression of anti-islet immunity

Researchers investigate the association between low fertility and uterine microbiota in dairy cows

Endocrine Society's Journal of the Endocrine Society receives first Impact Factor score

A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against endocrine conditions

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

Study reveals neural circuits underlying adolescent stress-induced postpartum social behavior

Social isolation negatively impacts bone health in mice

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

Testosterone therapy reduces gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality in trans adults

Radioactive iodine or surgery linked to decreased mortality risk in patients with hyperthyroidism

Closed-loop system appears to be safe and superior to usual care in controlling glucose in children with type 1 diabetes

Improving access to transgender-friendly health care can help decrease the burden on ERs

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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