New review article in the "Endo-ERN Vol II: Rare Diseases and Transition in Care" special collection assesses 5-year evaluation of Endo-ERN healthcare providers, focusing on on-site audits in rare endocrine care networks. By Emily K White et al. Read more: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Endocrine Connections is heading to #ECE2026 in Prague! Come and join us at the European Congress of Endocrinology, hosted by our co-owning society, @esendocrinology.bsky.social, to chat all things publishing and research 👋 See you there!

How well are young people with rare endocrine conditions supported when moving to adult care? New research shows major gaps across Europe - including inconsistent transition models and limited coordination between services. Part of our joint Endo-ERN special collection. 🔗 doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

A new study by C J de Gans examined estradiol levels and sleep in 4,754 men and women. Overall, estradiol was not clearly linked to sleep quality or timing, though those in the highest 10% reported slightly better sleep. 🔗Read the full study: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

New research by Andrew A. Dwyer et al. evaluates a co-designed website for congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Patients were involved at every stage, the site scored >88% on quality, and 95% would recommend it. Part of Reproductive Endocrinology 2025. 🔗 Read here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

New review by Kettyuscia Coelho e Oliveira et al.: Childhood obesity may influence puberty timing in boys and girls through hormones like leptin and insulin, as well as gut microbiota. 🔗 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

How does postpartum stress impact long-term reproductive health? New research by Gary Joseph et al. finds that a higher cortisol-to-cortisone ratio after childbirth is linked to lower AMH levels - even 10 years later. 🔗 Read the full article: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Register now for the first webinar in our new series supporting the Endo-ERN Vol II: Rare Diseases and Transition in Care collection. Endo-ERN x Endocrine Connections: Genetic Testing Approaches as the Basis for Personalized Medicine 📅 10 June 2026 | 16:00–17:00 endo-ern.eu/event/placeh...

We’re proud to announce that our Q1 Editor's Choice Award goes to the article: “Elexacaftor–tezacaftor–ivacaftor enhances first-phase insulin secretion and improves glucose control in cystic fibrosis”. 🎉💙 Congratulations to the authors! Read the full article: doi.org/10.1530/EC-25-0690

April 8th is Cushing's Awareness Day 💛💙 Today we’re highlighting 3 studies exploring: - Cardiac remodelling in ACTH-dependent disease: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2... - Venous thromboembolism risk in patients: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2... - Recovery of adrenal function after surgery: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

"Adrenal tumour diagnostic pathway: findings from a UK national survey” by Sherwin Criseno et al., the 2nd article published in: Pearls and Pitfalls in Adrenal Malignancies. The survey highlights guideline adherence and variability in multidisciplinary practice. 🔗 doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

🌙 First article in our Endocrine Rhythms collection is live! C.J. de Gans et al. explore how estradiol levels relate to sleep in 4,754 adults - minor links in the highest levels, but key insights for understanding hormonal cycles. Read here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

📢Applications are open for Editor(s)-in-Chief of Endocrine Connections (co-Editor-in-Chief pairs welcome). Lead the journal’s strategy, peer review and global growth. ⏱️Deadline: 31 May 2026 🔗For more info: ec.bioscientifica.com/page/EIC-vac...

@esendocrinology.bsky.social Member Paper Highlight: Discontinuing rhGH at mid-puberty in adolescents with GHD did not reduce patient-reported QoL, while parents reported slightly higher well-being. Congrats to Joeri Vliegenthart et al.! 🔗 doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest special collection: Barocrinology: The Science of Obesity Medicine. Obesity is an endocrine disease. This collection covers causes, phenotypes, diagnosis & treatment. Now open for submissions! Learn more: ec.bioscientifica.com/page/barocri...

Are we underestimating hyperglycemia during chemotherapy? New research by Lukas van Baal et al. shows real-time CGM detects far more cases of steroid-induced hyperglycemia than conventional monitoring, highlighting a gap in current clinical practice. Read here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Could burosumab provide sustained benefits for adults with tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO)? A new Phase 4 study by Ruizhi Jiajue et al. reports improved serum phosphorus, mobility, and quality of life with a favourable safety profile in Chinese patients. Read here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Research by P. B. Edström et al. establishes sex- and age-specific reference intervals for ACTH & renin in 529 healthy youths, with insights into puberty & contraceptive use. The results provide standardised SD scores to support monitoring of pediatric endocrine disorders. doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

A new study by Elena Chertok Shacham et al. finds that adjusted ethnic differences in #dementia risk among older adults with type 2 diabetes were attenuated, while SGLT-2 and DPP-4 inhibitors were associated with lower dementia risk and mortality. Read here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Congratulations to Dr. Sandra Pereira, recipient of the 2026 Endocrine Connections Expert Reviewer Prize 🏆 Recognising exceptional commitment to high-quality peer review and research excellence at Endocrine Connections. Thank you for your dedication to the endocrine research community!

The 1st article in Pearls and Pitfalls in Adrenal Malignancies, is now live: Yanagida et al. demonstrate that CT attenuation values are highly reliable (even when measured by non-radiologists) and remain a robust tool for excluding adrenal malignancy and pheochromocytoma. doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

A randomised controlled study by Yifan Liu et al. shows that 6 weeks of vitamin D in gestational diabetes improved oxidative stress and inflammation and was linked to lower neonatal birth weight and reduced macrosomia, with no significant change in fasting glucose. 🔗 doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

A new case report by Lucia Digitale Selvaggio et al. links RTN4IP1 mutations with endocrine failure, expanding the known phenotype of this mitochondrial disorder. The study also considers the potential therapeutic role of coenzyme Q10. Explore the full article: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Today #FEBRURAY11 we celebrate the contributions of women and girls advancing research and innovation in our field and across global scientific community. Endocrine Connections remain committed to supporting inclusive, equitable research environments - in science and in publishing. #IDWGS

New review by Michel Kabbash et al.: evidence suggests skeletal muscle is a direct target of excess PTH in primary hyperparathyroidism - affecting strength, gait, and physical function, with potential reversibility after surgery. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

New research by Yasmine Alshammari et al. shows plasma EGF is lower in type 2 diabetes and correlates with fasting glucose, HbA1C, TG & waist-to-hip ratio, highlighting its potential as a biomarker for glycaemic control. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Postprandial GIP levels are inversely associated with active (HMW) adiponectin in normoglycemic women. This study by Isidora Salvatierra et al. suggests GIP may serve as an early biomarker of metabolic disturbances linked to increased adiposity, before obesity develops. 🔗 doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

New research by Kristina Laugesen et al. shows that the Elecsys Cortisol II assay closely matches LC-MS/MS and that baseline cortisol cutoffs can be used as a fast, reliable way to screen for adrenal insufficiency. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

New research by Bailly et al. shows that continued growth hormone therapy after final height may improve lumbar spine bone density in patients with persistent childhood-onset GHD. Read here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2... Explore the special collection: ec.bioscientifica.com/page/bone-an...

We’re pleased to announce the first 2026 Special Collection in Endocrine Connections: Pearls and Pitfalls in Adrenal Malignancies. For more information, visit: ec.bioscientifica.com/page/adrenal...

New research from Society for Endocrinology member, Rajeev Mehta et al. shows that symptom-led tapering of physiological glucocorticoid doses promotes safe adrenal recovery, challenging current guidelines. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Cystic fibrosis–related diabetes affects many patients with CF. A new study by Anna Edlund et al. finds that ETI therapy enhances insulin secretion and normalises glucagon levels, offering hope for improved glucose management in this population. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Thyroid overactivity worsens patients' quality of life (QoL). After treatment, QoL is not completely restored for many patients. We discuss reasons, and new approaches to address long-term effects on QoL. @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social @endoconnect.bsky.social www.researchgate.net/publication/...

How does bariatric surgery influence early metabolic markers? A new multicentre cohort study by Guna Bīlande et al. examines short-term changes in des-acyl ghrelin and their relationship with adiposity following RYGB and sleeve gastrectomy. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

We are grateful to all of our readers, authors, reviewers, and editors for another year of impactful research in the field of endocrinology. Best wishes for 2026 from Endocrine Connections!

🎉💙 The article “Role of KNDy neurons in puberty onset in male offspring following prenatal androgen exposure” - By Runfei Ge et al. has been awarded the Q4 Editors’ Choice Award in Endocrine Connections! Read here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

We would like to welcome a new Senior Editor to the Endocrine Connections Editorial Board! 🔵 Dr Nitin Kapoor, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, joins us as Senior Editor in Obesity. Read his full bio on our website: ec.bioscientifica.com/page/edboard... Welcome to the EC team! 💙

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Ever thought about publishing with Endocrine Connections? We recently caught up with Senior Editor Professor Jun Yang at the ESA–SRB–ANZOS Meeting. She shares tips for early-career researchers, what makes a strong manuscript, and insights into the editorial process. Take a look!

Final call for submissions! 🔈 Endocrine Connections invites submissions to our 2025 special collections: ⏰Endocrine Rhythms ec.bioscientifica.com/page/Endocri... 🦴Novelties in Bone & Calcium Phosphate Disorders ec.bioscientifica.com/page/bone-an... Don’t miss your chance to contribute!

There are just a few spaces left at our Reproductive Endocrinology meeting, book your place now! This year's programme will explore the complex reproductive disorders related to the endocrine system, guided by experienced professionals: bit.ly/ReproEndo25

We would like to welcome four new Senior Editors to the Endocrine Connections Editorial Board! 🔵 Dr. Manuela Cerbone 🔵 Prof. Sonir Antonini 🔵 Dr. Irene Campi 🔵 Dr Sanjay Kalra Read their full bios on our website: ec.bioscientifica.com/page/edboard... Welcome to the EC team! 💙

A new review by Felix Reschke et al. looks into the challenges of transitioning adolescents with rare diabetes to adult care. Part of our latest special collection - Endo-ERN Vol II: Rare Diseases and Transition in Care. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

New research by Viola Trevisani et al. examines how social and biological factors shape gender expression in 3-year-olds. Findings suggest most children show sex-typical behavior by age 3, with androgenisation playing a role in male development. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

New research by Corinna Grasemann et al. introduces age-adapted modules to improve continuity of care for people with Klinefelter syndrome. The framework supports seamless transition from paediatric to adult services and standardises data collection across life stages. 🔗 doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Introducing 'Novelties on Bone and Calcium Phosphate Disorders', our latest special collection exploring new advances in the understanding and treatment of bone and mineral disorders. NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! For more info: ec.bioscientifica.com/page/bone-an...

The first article in our Endo-ERN Vol II: Rare Diseases and Transition in Care collection is now live! A new review outlines a holistic model to improve transition care for young people with adrenal insufficiency in the Netherlands. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

🏆 The Endocrine Connections Q3 Editor’s Choice Award goes to Guillaume Pierman et al. for their study validating the KASAI score, a non-invasive tool that could simplify diagnosis of primary aldosteronism and reduce reliance on adrenal venous sampling. Read the article here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...

Endocrine Connections is thrilled to announce the addition of two new members to our Editorial Board this September. 🔷 Philippe Touraine (Reproduction) 🔷 Charlotte Verroken (Bone and Mineral Metabolism) Read their full bios on our Editorial Board webpage: ec.bioscientifica.com/page/edboard...

☕ Coffee: diuretic or hydrator? A new study by Fredrika Schill et al. explores how #coffee intake interacts with #vasopressin, the hormone that regulates fluid balance - offering fresh insights into the science of your daily brew. 📰Read here: doi.org/10.1530/EC-2...