Endocrinology News

Increased Breast Cancer Risk Following Long-Term Hormone Replacement Therapy

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:40:04 GMT

"Are you taking or did you take hormones? If yes, which hormone medication and for how long? When did you stop taking hormone replacement medication?

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Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Linked To Irregular Menstrual Cycles, Premenstrual Symptoms In Women

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:20:04 GMT

Women with delayed sleep phase syndrome are more likely to report irregular menstrual cycles and premenstrual symptoms, according to a research abstract presented on Tuesday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).

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Estrogen Helps Drive Distinct, Aggressive Form Of Prostate Cancer

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:00:06 GMT

Using a breakthrough technology, researchers led by a Weill Cornell Medical College scientist have pinpointed the hormone estrogen as a key player in about half of all prostate cancers.

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Aggressive Subclass Of Prostate Cancer May Be Driven By Estrogen Signaling - May 27 JNCI

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:00:05 GMT

Aggressive prostate cancers that harbor a particular gene fusion are a distinct molecular subtype of the disease and their growth may be regulated by estrogen signaling.

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AACE Launches Website To Promote Patient Safety

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:00:04 GMT

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind resource for patients and their healthcare professionals at its 17th Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress in Orlando, FL.

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Shire Announces Approval Of ELAPRASE R idursulfase In Brazil

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:40:11 GMT

Shire Limited (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced that ELAPRASE(R) (idursulfase), a human enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of Hunter syndrome, has been approved by the Brazilian Regulatory Agency, Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria (ANVISA).

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Blood Protein That May Suppress Appetite Increased By Aerobic Exercise

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:40:10 GMT

Three months of aerobic exercise decreased body fat and calorie intake in overweight and obese people, according to a new study, and the researchers believe that changes to a central nervous system factor are responsible.

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New Subset Analysis Of AndroGel R Data Highlights Efficacy - Regardless Of BMI

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:40:07 GMT

Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that a new analysis of pivotal study data conducted by the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center showed that initial treatment response of hypogonadal men with AndroGel(R) (testosterone gel) 1% CIII had similar effects on subjects, regardless of weight and body mass index (BMI).

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Long-Term Risk Of Death In Men Appears To Be Increased By Low Testosterone

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:40:06 GMT

Men may not live as long if they have low testosterone, regardless of their age, according to a new study.

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Scientists Find Potential Protein Biomarkers For Growth Hormone

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:40:04 GMT

Ohio University scientists have identified several proteins in mice that might act as biomarkers for growth hormone.

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