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Endocrine Society, March 23-26

The Endocrine Society 101st Annual Meeting and Expo The annual meeting of the Endocrine Society (ENDO 2019) was held from March 23 to...
Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impact the timing of puberty in children

Exposure to Phthalates May Impact Timing of Puberty in Girls

Earlier breast development, pubic hair development, menarche with methyl paraben exposure
Best practices have been updated for screening and managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to steroid 21-hydroxylase deficiency. The updated Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline was published online Sept. 27 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Best Practices for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Updated

Recommendations address screening, treatment approaches and emphasize shared decision making
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors have a 73 percent higher risk for endocrine diseases

Young Cancer Survivors Have High Risk of Endocrine Diseases

Results suggest the need for screening, surveillance in survivors
For patients with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy

Patisiran, Inotersen Aid Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis

Improvement in modified Neuropathy Impairment Score+7, Norfolk QoL Diabetic Nephropathy score
Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with higher risk of psychiatric conditions

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Tied to Risk of Mental Health Issues

Further, there is increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder in their children

The Endocrine Society, March 17-20

The Endocrine Society's 100th Annual Meeting and Expo The annual meeting of The Endocrine Society was held from March 17 to 20 in...
As an update to an earlier clinical practice guideline

Guidelines Updated for Evaluating, Treating Hirsutism

Women with an abnormal hirsutism score should be tested for elevated androgen levels
Flatter diurnal cortisol slopes correlate with poorer health in 10 of 12 subtypes of emotional and physical health outcomes examined

Flatter Diurnal Cortisol Slopes Linked to Poorer Health Outcomes

Flatter diurnal cortisol slopes tied to poorer health in 10 of 12 subtypes of emotional, physical health

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, May 3-7

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists's 26th Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress The annual meeting of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists was...