Neuroendocrinology News

Adults with autoimmune pancreatitis may have higher rates of immunoglobulin G4-related hypophysitis than previously thought, according to findings published in Pituitary.

Among adults with growth hormone deficiency, the presence of a specific GH receptor allele influenced the level of response to GH therapy over 5 years, according to findings published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology.

Swedish adults with Cushing’s disease are three times more likely to die of cardiovascular disease vs. the overall Swedish population, with the increased risk persisting even when patients are in disease remission, study data show.

Adults with paraganglioma or pheochromocytoma who received genetic testing early after diagnosis were more likely to receive better follow-up care and experience a less severe disease course vs. similar patients who underwent genetic testing years later, according to findings published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top 10 meeting news reports posted in 2018. Healio.com/Endocrinology readers in 2018 were interested in essential oils disrupting endocrine function, semaglutide producing weight loss and the safety of an artificial pancreas.

Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top 10 FDA approvals and news reports posted in 2018. This year, Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in the Freestyle Libre, rare genital infection associated with SGLT2 inhibitors, BPA in consumer products, testosterone self-injection for hypogonadism and more.

Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top 10 news reports posted in 2018. This year, Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in endocrine-disrupting chemicals in some essential oils and in store receipts, a thyroid tablet recall, new guidelines for PCOS care, diabetes technology, and more.

Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top five cover stories from the past year. Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in the rising trend of DIY artificial pancreases and other advancements in diabetes technology, as well as the difficult barriers to weight loss maintenance and the “adrenal fatigue” myth.

Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top five news reports posted in September. Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in diet’s effect on thyroid function, the ‘Know Diabetes by Heart’ initiative and menopause’s interaction with sleep.

Adults with type 2 diabetes are more likely than those without to have insomnia, and prevalence of sleep disturbance is highest for women, adults who live alone and those with high levels of neuroticism and low levels of agreeableness, according to findings published in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.