Wearable glucose monitor may improve diabetes management
A new device worn on the stomach can continuously monitor blood glucose levels in people with diabetes and could help improve diabetes management.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 5, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Free Introduction to the News event for scientists and medical professionals
The Science Media Centre are holding another Introduction to the News Media event aimed at scieintists and doctors with limited media experience. COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of scientists engaging with the media. Public understanding of the nature of the virus and the behaviours needed to minimise risk is essential for saving lives. It’s paramount that these topics are communicated correctly and that evidence has its say. We have some excellent science and health journalists in the UK, but the pandemic will never be covered as accurately as we want it to be without the direct involve...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 25, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Symposia series on novel contraceptive discovery
The International Society of Endocrinology (ISE) and the Society for the Study of Reproduction are presenting a series of symposia on novel contraceptive discovery. The goal of this event is to stimulate new research and novel approaches to solving the challenges of innovation and creating increased choice, particularly in non-hormonal contraceptives.Dates: 30 September, 7 October& 14 October Find out more and register. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 25, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Autumn issue of The Endocrinologist is online now!
The autumn issue of the Society’s quarterly magazine The Endocrinologist is now available online. This issue has two themes,'New horizons for endocrinology: Exploring endocrine cancer and COVID-19 - discovering our'new normal' and includes articles on the science of cancer, including breast, prostate and neuroendocrine tumours. You can also read about how some endocrinologists are adapting in response to the pandemic and learn about opportunities for rebuilding endocrinology.In Society News, discover what's coming up for SfE BE...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 24, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New hormone breast cancer treatment reduces risk of recurrence by 25%
According to research presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology's virtual conference (ESMO), a new hormonal breast cancer treatment which includes the substance abemaciclib may reduce recurrence by up to 25%.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Diabetes may increase risk of hip fracture in smokers
According to a study published in theJournal of Bone and Mineral Research, lung disease-specific risk factors, such as diabetes, may help predict risk of hip fracture in smokers.Endocrinology Advisor (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Exercise prolongs life expectancy in type 2 diabetes
Exercise reduces the risk of death in people with type 2 diabetes by up to 33%, according to research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Low oxytocin levels associated with divorced parents
According to a study published in theJournal of Comparative Psychology, children with divorced parents have lower levels of oxytocin when they are adults.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
New Editor-in-Chief for Endocrine-Related Cancer
Professor Matthew Ringel, from The University of Ohio, USA, has been appointed as the incoming Editor-in-Chief of the Society-owned journal, Endocrine-Related Cancer.He follows in the footsteps of Charis Eng and comments,"Journals such asEndocrine-Related Cancerprovide an opportunity to expand the scientific, racial, gender and ethnic diversity not only of research, but also of researchers in the field."To find out more about Matthew Ringel, visit thejournal website, where you can watch a video interview and read some of his recently published research.Join theEndocrine Cancer Network session at ...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 14, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Congratulations to the winners of the Society ’s 2020 Journal Awards
The Society’s Journal Awards recognise articles from each of the Society-owned journals for excellence in both research focus and practice. Journal of EndocrinologyAndrogens modulate glucocorticoid receptor activity in adipose tissue and liver
Dieuwertje C E Spaandermanet al. Journal of Molecular EndocrinologyCrosstalk of BMP-4 and RA signaling pathways on Pomc gene regulation in corticotrophs
Leandro Nieto and Mariana Fuerteset al.Endocrine ConnectionsGenotype and phenotype landscape of MEN2 in 554 medullary thyroid cancer patients: the BrasMEN study
Rui M B Maciel and Cleber P Camach et al.&am...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 14, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Thyroid inflammation may increase risk of anxiety
Patients with autoimmune inflammation of their thyroid may be at greater risk of developing anxiety, according to research presented at the European Society of Endocrinology’s digital Congress, e-ECE 2020.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hormones may play important role in COVID-19 infection
The role of endocrinology in COVID-19 infection and treatment was evaluated and discussed by endocrine experts in a dedicated COVID-19 session during the European Society of Endocrinology’s digital Congress, e-ECE 2020.Scienmag (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Vitamin D levels may help predict future health risks
Free, circulating vitamin D levels in the blood may help predict future health risks in ageing men, according to research presented at the European Society of Endocrinology’s digital Congress, e-ECE 2020.Times Now News (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Ghrelin may help reduce muscle loss
Administering a particular form of the hormone, ghrelin, may help reduce age-related muscle loss, according to research presented at the European Society of Endocrinology’s digital Congress, e-ECE 2020.Newsgram (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Probiotics may help children with obesity lose weight
Probiotics taken alongside a calorie-controlled diet may help children and adolescents with obesity lose weight, according to research presented at the European Society of Endocrinology’s digital Congress, e-ECE 2020.CNN (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
