Category Archives: Endocrinology

With the full results of the Thai HIV vaccine trial released this morning (October 20) at a conference in Paris, the HIV/AIDS research community can breathe a sigh of relief: The vaccine candidate does appear to offer a real, albeit … Continue reading →

My mother Merilynn, now 86, has always seemed indomitable, to me and everyone who knows her, a believer in service and generosity, as well as the salutary effects of a nice cocktail. She has always gone the extra mile for … Continue reading →

While most men today are diagnosed before they begin to show any symptoms of prostate cancer, it is important to know what to look for and which signs may point to an underlying prostate cancer. Anyone concerned about themselves or … Continue reading →

When my mother entered hospice care near the end of her life, she was surrounded by family and friends. But there was one notable absence at her bedside. Her doctor. My mother understood that he was busy helping other patients. … Continue reading →

Endocrinology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the endocrine system and its specific secretions called hormones. Hormones are molecules that act as signals from one type of cells to another. Most hormones reach their targets via the … Continue reading →