Tag: inflammation

The upcoming ENDO 2026 meeting is set to showcase a rare intersection of family legacy and scientific advancement, as Dr. Daniel Dumesic and his son, Dr. Phillip Dumesic, prepare to present research that, while independent in origin, converges on the fundamental biology of human metabolism. This father-and-son duo represents two distinct generations of medical inquiry,…

The rapid rise of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists has transformed the landscape of obesity management, offering unprecedented weight loss results for millions of individuals worldwide. However, a new analysis of real-world data suggests a concerning trend: as patients lose weight on these medications, their physical activity levels appear to decrease rather than increase. This…

The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates convened its most recent session in Chicago, Illinois, this past June, bringing together a vast assembly of medical professionals, specialists, and policy experts to chart the future of American healthcare. Among the prominent organizations represented at this biannual legislative gathering was the Endocrine Society, which dispatched a…

The Endocrine Society, a premier global organization dedicated to hormone research and clinical care, has officially unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its communication infrastructure designed to streamline the dissemination of scientific data and clinical best practices. As the medical landscape becomes increasingly reliant on rapid information exchange, the Society is pivoting toward a digital-first strategy…

The landscape of American biomedical research and public health policy is currently facing a series of transformative challenges and opportunities, prompted by new federal regulatory proposals and legislative movements. At the center of these developments is the Endocrine Society, a leading global organization representing thousands of physicians and scientists. The Society is currently engaged in…

The Endocrine Society has officially announced Katrin Svensson, PhD, as the recipient of the 2026 Richard E. Weitzman Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the field of endocrinology. Dr. Svensson, an associate professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University, is being recognized for her transformative work in…

The annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, known globally as ENDO, represents the most significant gathering of hormone researchers and clinical practitioners in the world. As the most recent iteration in Chicago concludes, the event continues to serve as a primary engine for the dissemination of endocrine science, the establishment of international clinical standards, and…

The publication of a landmark case study in the Journal of the Endocrine Society’s JCEM Case Reports has sent a wave of caution through the global oncology and endocrinology communities, revealing a potentially fatal complication associated with one of the world’s most widely prescribed bone-targeting drugs. The report, led by Dr. Ambrish Mithal and his…

A comprehensive multicenter study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has uncovered significant sex-based disparities in the efficacy of growth-promoting treatments for children with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The research, which analyzed nearly three hundred patients, indicates that while hormonal interventions successfully help boys bridge the gap between their predicted genetic…

The medical community remains deeply polarized over the management of low testosterone in the context of obesity, a dilemma that will take center stage at ENDO 2026 in Chicago. On Sunday, June 14, two of the world’s foremost experts in andrology will engage in a high-stakes debate titled "Low Testosterone in Obesity: Should We Treat…