The hormonal contraceptives currently taken by women often come with unwanted and unpleasant side effects, including weight gain, nausea, changes in mood, and decrease libido. There has also a great deal of research into the effects of long-term contraceptive use and whether it increases women’s risk of developing certain types of cancer. Results on this important…
Researchers from the Experimental Oncology Group, led by Mariano Barbacid at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO); have published in Cancer Cell the results of a study that shows full regression of advance pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA); so upon combine inhibition of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and c-RAF kinase. This research project…
Within the human body, different systems work together to maintain homeostasis and fulfill their designated responsibilities. In particular, the endocrine system is responsible for producing hormones and being the body’s head of communication. The endocrine system consists of the hypothalamus, pancreas, sex organs, and the following glands: thyroid, pineal, and adrenal. These glands communicate with…
Cross-sex hormones may now be given to US children as young as eight in a government-supported research program, despite the risks these drugs can pose, a doctor skeptical of transitioning gender-dysphoric kids has discovered. “Imagine giving eight-year-old girls testosterone,” Dr. Michael Laidlaw told a Heritage Foundation panel. “They are in third or fourth grade. Laidlaw,…
Estradiol is a naturally occurring estrogen hormone and common medication used in various hormone treatments, such as menopausal hormone therapy and birth control. Previous studies by this research team found giving estradiol replacement in a rat model of menopause caused the rats to consume more of an offered sugar solution. Highly palatable foods Because the…
A Rice University chemist’s research conduct years ago to protect people from radiation poisoning due to nuclear fallout may now offer a glimmer of hope to patients with pancreatic cancer. Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University have published a study on the novel use of amifostine; so an…
The advocacy group Women in Endocrinology is once again holding its annual meeting and dinner at ENDO 2019, spotlighting member achievements in the field, trailblazing young investigators and mentors who have paved the way for women beginning their careers. The dinner meeting, taking place Saturday at 6:30 p.m., will offer networking opportunities for attendees and…
New analysis by Diabetes UK has shown that one person is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes every three minutes in England and Wales. 202,665 people were diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in England and Wales in 2017, the most recent year for which statistics are available. That amounts to 23 people every hour, or one person…
Jatenzo (testosterone undecanoate) has approve by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat men with low testosterone, medically called hypogonadism. The approval covers men with low levels of the male hormone due to specific medical conditions, including genetic disorders such as Klinefelter syndrome or tumors that have damage the pituitary gland, the agency said…
A new combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer caused tumors to shrink in the majority of evaluable patients—20 out of 24 as of an interim analysis of the phase 1b trial data. The early findings provide hope that this strategy involving a CD40 antibody, a checkpoint inhibitor; also standard-of-care chemotherapy could be effective…
The Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation (FLRF) and The University of Western Australia (UWA) have just released a new clinical tool to help medical practitioners resolve lactation challenges and support breastfeeding mothers: LactaMap Featuring content developed by UWA, the online resource offers a wealth of evidence-based information to advance understanding of human lactation, ensure consistent care for…
Family planning for women might one day be as simple as putting on an earring. A report published recently in the Journal of Controlled Release describes a technique for administering contraceptive hormones through special backings on jewelry such as earrings, wristwatches, rings or necklaces. The contraceptive hormones are in patches apply to portions of the jewelry in…