Endocrinology

New study suggests that women with premature ovarian insufficiency experience a higher prevalence and severity of psychological and sexual menopause symptoms than women undergoing natural menopause CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan. 20, 2021)--Hot…

Researchers developed an artificial intelligence system for analyzing endoscopic imagesCredit: Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University Researchers of Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), in…

New review describes the current status of assays for PINP and β-CTX in blood, as well as the plans for and progress towards the achievement of harmonization or standardization of commercial assays for these reference markers Bone turnover…

Diabetes is characterized by elevated levels of sugar or glucose (hyperglycemia) in the blood. This occurs due to the lack of the hormone insulin in type 1 diabetes, and to reduced insulin levels in combination with insulin resistance in…

In the inaugural issue of the journal Nature Aging a research team led by aging expert Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH, dean of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, synthesizes converging evidence that the aging-related…

New study suggests that a woman's menopause stage can affect cognitive performance; declines in memory may persist in the postmenopause period CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan. 13, 2021)--If you're a bit more forgetful or having more difficulty…

Daily rhythms may impact our ability to fight diseasCredit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute TROY, N.Y. -- An analysis of an exhaustive dataset on cells essential to the mammalian immune system shows that our ability to fight…

A new report on the burden of osteoporosis in the Russian Federation and seven other Eurasian countries warns of increasing fracture rates due to expected demographic changes, and poor access to diagnosis and treatment. A detailed analysis…

A new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine found the sugar substitute saccharin doesn't lead to the development of diabetes in healthy adults.Credit:…

Outlines six groups of rare disorders that may influence the activity of bone cells or the characteristics of bone matrix, classified according to the systemic disease, genetic defect, pathophysiology of bone phenotype, and therapy. Thanks…

WASHINGTON--The Endocrine Society is calling on policymakers to include government negotiation as part of an overall strategy to reduce insulin prices in its updated position statement published today in The Journal of Clinical…

Research suggests that MLL4 controls production of neurons vital to growth BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Scientists have known for years that mutations in the MLL4 gene can cause Kabuki syndrome, a rare developmental disorder. But a study published…

Promises new approaches to treat diseasesCredit: Helmholtz Zentrum München The gut plays a central role in the regulation of the body's metabolism and its dysfunction is associated with a variety of diseases, such as obesity,…

Autoimmune diseases are diseases of "mistaken identity", where the immune system - which is supposed to protect us against infectious diseases and neoplasias - mistakenly attacks and destroys components of our own body. The incidence of…

New study uncovers racial inequities among people with type 1 diabetes, COVID-19 WASHINGTON--Black and Hispanic people with COVID-19 and diabetes are more likely than Caucasians to die or have serious complications, according to a new…

New study suggests that higher daily dietary fiber intake is linked to lower risk for depression in premenopausal women CLEVELAND, Ohio (January 5, 2021)--Fiber is a commonly recommended part of a healthy diet. That's because it's good for…

New study identifies determinants that affect a woman's risk of sexual dysfunction while evaluating possible benefits of hormone therapy in modifying sexual behavior CLEVELAND, Ohio (January 5, 2021)--Sexual dysfunction often accompanies…

Findings suggest that risk of fractures occurring in later life could be identified in childhood and may lead to tailored interventions Philadelphia, January 6, 2021 - A multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Children's Hospital of…

In older people with type 1 diabetes, damage to the retina may be linked to memory problems and other cognitive conditions.Credit: Beetham Eye Institute/Joslin Diabetes Center BOSTON - (January 4, 2021) - As they age, people with…

Why aggressive subtype can resist treatment Credit: The Hospital Research Foundation Australian research has identified a new mechanism in which prostate cancer cells can 'switch' character and become resistant to therapy. These…