Society for Endocrinology
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Obesity gene associated with susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome
— 22 Mar 2009 16:00 | HealthResearchers have shown that a gene implicated in the development of obesity is also associated with susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The FTO gene has recently been…
Hormone offers promise as fertility treatment
— 19 Mar 2009 14:12 | HealthNew research suggests the hormone kisspeptin shows promise as a potential new treatment for infertility. The research is being presented at the annual Society for Endocrinology BES…
Adrenal tumours associated with increased risk of bone fractures
— 23 Feb 2009 11:34 | HealthNew research shows that male patients with benign tumours of the adrenal gland suffer more bone fractures. Published in the latest edition of Clinical Endocrinology, the study found…
Society for Endocrinology archive goes back to 1939
— 8 Nov 2008 18:14 | HealthThe Society for Endocrinology launched its new online archive available from January 2009, charting the history of endocrinology for the past 70 years. The Society for Endocrinology…
Testosterone and body fat are controlled by the same genes
— 5 Aug 2008 19:21 | HealthGenes that control percentage of body fat are also responsible for circulating levels of testosterone in men, research published in the latest edition of Clinical Endocrinology shows…
Aldosterone - a key to curing high blood pressure?
— 10 Apr 2008 10:42 | HealthUnderstanding the role of the hormone aldosterone could provide hope of new therapeutic treatments to millions of people who suffer from high blood pressure. That's the conclusion of…
Treatment in specialist centres increases surgery success rates
— 31 Jan 2008 07:28 | HealthRare/complex diseases can be treated more successfully in dedicated centres, specialising in the treatment of these conditions. Taking pituitary surgery as an example, a large peer-reviewed…