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EUREKA! The Top Endocrine Discoveries of 2021

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Airborne Toxic Events: Air Pollution’s Role in Diabetes

WEBAmong the environmental disruptors that contribute to the development of diabetes, air pollution is gaining the spotlight. Airborne microscopic endocrine disruptors not only get …

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COVID-19 Damages the Endocrine System

WEBJul 2020. People with endocrine disorders may see their condition worsen as a result of COVID-19, according to a new review published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. …

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Hormone Health Network Embraces New Technology

WEBBy Lisa H. Fish, MD. Oct 2015. As one of the founding board members for the Hormone Foundation — now called the Hormone Health Network — it was exciting developing a …

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An Ounce of (Diabetes) Prevention: A Conversation with …

WEBFor many years, the burgeoning cases of diabetes have been at alarming – some would even use the phrase “pandemic” – levels. When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the …

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Virtual Endocrinology: The Rise of Telemedicine During COVID-19

WEBHow clinicians treat patients has been drastically reimagined during the COVID-19 pandemic due to social distancing requirements. Since patients still need to see their …

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ENDO 2023 Preview: Junk Food

WEBMaria T. Balhara discusses her ENDO 2023 sessions on food’s impact on human health A three-session symposium on our everchanging food environment, “Impact of the …

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Unforeseen Consequences: Bariatric Surgery Side Effects

WEBBariatric patients are also more prone to abuse and are at risk of becoming addicted to alcohol. Studies have shown that drugs, alcohol, and food trigger similar reward …

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Why Endocrinology: The Perfect Combination of Science and …

WEBDuring that time, I realized that endocrinology was the perfect combination between science and medicine. I understand the complexity of the endocrine system and how to discover …

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Treating PCOS in the U.S. Costs $8 Billion Annually

WEBThe most common hormone disorder affecting women of reproductive age — polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — cost an estimated $8 billion to diagnose and treat …

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THE DANGERS OF VISCERAL FAT

WEBThe risks of overweight and obesity—diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and metabolic syndrome—are well-known, but researchers are making progress in understanding why …

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Why I Chose to Practice Endocrinology Endocrine News

WEBIn 2011, almost 70% of endocrinologists would still choose a career in medicine, but that number fell to 57% in 2012. Moreover, only 38% of endocrinologists would choose …

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Conversation Starters: Solutions to Overcome Health Disparities in

WEBLanguage and cultural barriers are often a challenge when treating underserved Hispanic populations, which was only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Ricardo …

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The Root of the Problem: Warning Consumers About EDCs from …

WEBHilz (right) poses with her supervisor in the Gore Lab at the University of Texas at Austin, Andrea Gore, PhD, as they celebrate her Outstanding Abstract Award at ENDO 2023. …

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Targeting Patients with Pellets: A Look at Biodentical Hormones

WEBBHRT pellets are subcutaneous implants generally inserted into the hip area and used to treat everything from low libido to hair loss. Hormones may include various estrogens …

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Media Education: Getting the Correct Endocrine Information to the

WEBWhen reading the health news of the day, have you ever found yourself just shaking your head? How could they have gotten it so wrong? Unfortunately, some well-intentioned …

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Cultural Connections: How Understanding Hispanic Traditions Can …

WEBAside from a litany of cultural and clinical barriers many Hispanics face in getting proper healthcare, supply and demand has proven difficult with certain medications, most …

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November issue highlights

WEBEric Seaborg takes on the controversial topic of vitamin D, specifically, the proper dosage, in “Just Right: How Much Vitamin D is Enough?” (p. 11). There is no doubt that vitamin …

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