Research in mice found that exposure to low levels of BPA during pregnancy can lead to altered brain development and behavior later in life. The study, presented at ENDO 2018, shows that even low doses of BPA can affect the timing of neuron birth and lead to permanent changes in brain function.
A new study in mice found that prenatal exposure to di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a common endocrine disruptor, can lead to decreased fertility and reproductive abnormalities in males. The researchers discovered that even the offspring of male mice exposed to DEHP during pregnancy exhibited similar reproductive problems.
Researchers found that key chemicals in lavender and tea tree oil act as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, interfering with hormones in the body. The study suggests a link between regular exposure to these oils and abnormal breast growth in young boys, known as prepubertal gynecomastia.
A new study found that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery may increase the risk of non-vertebral fractures, such as hip and wrist fractures, compared to adjustable gastric banding. The study analyzed data from over 50,000 adults who underwent either RYGB or AGB surgery between 2006 and 2014.
A study conducted in veterans found that a telehealth program for diabetes self-management results in comparable improvements in blood glucose control to traditional care. The program combines electronic consultations and ongoing telephone-based care, providing team-based care with follow-up.
The Endocrine Society has released updated guidelines for testosterone prescribing practices, recommending reserving therapy for men with well-documented hypogonadism. The guidelines also suggest individualizing treatment decisions for older men and avoiding routine testing for healthy men.
Women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are often not receiving the recommended preconception counseling before pregnancy. Despite this, primary care providers believe they are providing more frequent counseling than actual data suggests. The Endocrine Society's study highlights the need for improved preconception counseling rates among w...
A new study published by The Endocrine Society found that estrogen replacement therapy can improve drive for thinness, body dissatisfaction, and uncontrolled eating in female athletes with exercise-induced menstrual irregularities. Female athletes with irregular periods reported more disordered eating behavior than those with regular p...
André Ulmann, a French physician and researcher, has won the inaugural Baxter Prize for his advances in women's health and rare endocrine conditions. He revolutionized treatment of uterine fibroids by developing a treatment that reduced hysterectomy surgeries.
Researchers found that hospitalized patients with coronary artery disease who developed low blood glucose levels during their stay had higher mortality rates, longer hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. Frequent glucose monitoring could potentially save lives and decrease hospital length of stay and healthcare expenses.
A new study from Boston University School of Medicine suggests that medical students who receive specialized training in clinical transgender medicine are better equipped to treat transgender patients. The study found that these students reported significant improvements in their confidence and knowledge, leading to improved patient care.