Endocrinology

Frequent Inaccuracies in Testosterone Testing Lead to Call for Standardization
Oct 08 10

The use of testosterone assays for patient care and research is on the rise as new research links testosterone to a variety of diseases… Frequent Inaccuracies in Testosterone Testing Lead to Call for Standardization   

 

Study reveals stress hormone impacts on alcohol recovery
Sep 25 10

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that high levels of a stress hormone in recovering alcoholics could increase the risk of relapse.

Study reveals stress hormone impacts on alcohol recovery   
 

Female Athletes with Higher Estrogen Levels May Have Higher Injury Risk
Sep 11 10

In female athletes with chronically higher estrogen levels, differences in the mechanical properties of tendons may lead to a higher risk of injury, according… Female Athletes with Higher Estrogen Levels May Have Higher Injury Risk   

 

Testosterone may drive aggressive takeovers: study
Sep 09 10

Younger chief executives with high testosterone levels may be more likely to try a hostile takeover - and to get burned in the attempt,… Testosterone may drive aggressive takeovers: study   

 

Experts recommend universal screening of newborns for congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Sep 07 10

Today, The Endocrine Society released a new clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The guideline features a… Experts recommend universal screening of newborns for congenital adrenal hyperplasia   

 

New Research Indicates Higher Risk for Miscarriage in Pregnant Women with Thyroid Hormone Levels on High End of Normal
Jun 23 10

Pregnant women with thyroid function test results in the upper half of the normal range have an increased chance of miscarriage, even when they… New Research Indicates Higher Risk for Miscarriage in Pregnant Women with Thyroid Hormone Levels on High End of Normal   

 

Growth hormone may up sprint speed, not strength
May 04 10

Growth hormone injections may increase recreational athletes’ sprinting speed, but does not seem to boost endurance, muscle strength or power, according to a study… Growth hormone may up sprint speed, not strength   

 

Improved doping test for growth hormone on its way
Apr 26 10

Anti-doping agents may soon get a better shot at catching athletes who inject growth hormone to bulk up and enhance performance.

Agents currently… Improved doping test for growth hormone on its way   

 

Exercise in Pregnancy Reduces Size of Offspring
Apr 06 10

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), regular moderate-intensity aerobic exercise led… Exercise in Pregnancy Reduces Size of Offspring   

 

Thyroid Hormone Analogue for Treating High Cholesterol
Mar 11 10

An experimental thyroid drug reduces cholesterol without the troublesome side effects experienced by some people on statins, according to a study published today in… Thyroid Hormone Analogue for Treating High Cholesterol   

 

“Love” hormone may help autism symptoms - study
Feb 16 10

A hormone thought to encourage bonding between mothers and their babies may foster social behavior in some adults with autism, French researchers said on… “Love” hormone may help autism symptoms - study   

 

Study links estrogen hormone therapy to asthma
Feb 09 10

Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, scientists said on Monday.

The findings, from a major… Study links estrogen hormone therapy to asthma   

 

Growth hormone therapy more common in boys
Feb 03 10

Boys who are short due to underlying health problems are more likely than their female counterparts to be treated with growth hormone -… Growth hormone therapy more common in boys   

 

Intensive Insulin Therapy for Septic Shock Patients Does Not Show Survival Benefit
Jan 27 10

Treating adults with septic shock with intensive insulin therapy to counter elevated blood glucose levels associated with corticosteroid therapy did not result in a… Intensive Insulin Therapy for Septic Shock Patients Does Not Show Survival Benefit   

 

Hormone replacement therapy tied to mental benefits
Dec 06 09

Older women who use certain forms of hormone replacement therapy seem to perform better on tests of memory and mental speed than other women… Hormone replacement therapy tied to mental benefits   

 

HRT given to protect heart, despite lack of proof
Nov 27 09

Women with the highest heart disease risk were the most likely to quit taking hormone therapy after it was shown to offer no protection… HRT given to protect heart, despite lack of proof   

 

Eating Quickly Is Associated with Overeating
Nov 04 09

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), eating a meal quickly, as… Eating Quickly Is Associated with Overeating   

 

Treatment of Hyperthyroidism: New Practice Guidelines
Sep 23 09

When the American Thyroid Association holds it 80th Annual Meeting September 23-27, 2009 at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, Rebecca S. Bahn,… Treatment of Hyperthyroidism: New Practice Guidelines   

 

Who’s at High-Risk for Thyroid Disease? Should They be Screened?
Sep 23 09

When the American Thyroid Association (ATA) holds its 80th Annual Meeting September 23-27, 2009 at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, Anne… Who’s at High-Risk for Thyroid Disease? Should They be Screened?   

 

Thyroid Nodules in Children Pose Greater Risk of Malignancy
Sep 23 09

When the American Thyroid Association (ATA) holds its 80th Annual Meeting September 23-27, 2009 at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, Andrew Bauer,… Thyroid Nodules in Children Pose Greater Risk of Malignancy   

 

New Genetic Link Between Cardiac Arrhythmias and Thyroid Dysfunction Identified
Sep 21 09

Genes previously known to be essential to the coordinated, rhythmic electrical activity of cardiac muscle - a healthy heartbeat - have now also been… New Genetic Link Between Cardiac Arrhythmias and Thyroid Dysfunction Identified   

 

Sex Hormones Associated with Broken Bones in Older Men
Aug 03 09

Low levels of estradiol or high levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) are associated with an increased risk of osteoporotic fracture in… Sex Hormones Associated with Broken Bones in Older Men   

 

Hormonal Therapies Offer Effective Solutions for Many Adult Women with Acne
Jul 29 09

Although acne traditionally has been considered a disease of teenagers, it is also extremely common in adult women. Studies show that acne affects… Hormonal Therapies Offer Effective Solutions for Many Adult Women with Acne   

 

Hormones may tie caffeine to cancer risk
Jul 08 09


Coffee and general caffeine intake may affect a woman’s levels of estrogen and other sex hormones, a new study suggests - offering a… Hormones may tie caffeine to cancer risk   

 

Low thyroid? Maybe you’re an ‘elephant’
Jun 15 09

Low thyroid activity, one of the most treated conditions in the United States, may actually be a sign of longevity, researchers reported on Friday.

Low thyroid? Maybe you’re an ‘elephant’   
 
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