Endocrinology Is Fascinating

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: the basics, the gray zone, and the target

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) manifest with a range of symptoms and pose a therapeutic challenge. A team approach, in which many specialists come together, is necessary in the quest for the best patient-tailored treatment. Disciplines such as oncology, surgery, basic science, endocrinology, radiology, and nuclear medicine need to work side by side, equally contributing to patient c...

Nutrition and Food Sciences: Fascinating and Challenging

Sarcopenia in Endocrine Disorders – The Iceberg or Its Tip?

Endocrine myopathies represent disorders of the musculoskeletal system that significantly impair the state of health. Sarcopenia is their pathophysiological common denominator. Recent reports have shown that endocrine disorders, even when subclinical, may also be associated with tendinopathies. It may thus be suggested that both hormones and hormonal disorders have complex actions on the muscul...

Recent advances in the molecular genetics of congenital and acquired primary adrenocortical failure.

In recent years there have been many advances in our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of both congenital and acquired adrenocortical failure (autoimmune or otherwise). As well as providing some fascinating insights into adrenal gland development and steroid hormone biosynthesis, the recognition of these various distinct disorders, either at a clinical or molecular genetic level, ofte...

Dr. Kenneth R. Feingold joins our Board of Associate Editors!

We are very happy and proud to announce that Dr. Kenneth R. Feingold has joined our Board of Associate Editors. Due to his outstanding expertise in skin physiology, we are convinced that his contribution will have a major impact for the future development of our journal. At present, Dr. Feingold is Professor of Medicine and Dermatology at the Department of Medicine of the University of Californ...