endocrinology
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sciencealert.comVagus Nerve Activity Shows Complex Effect on Insulin Release
New research indicates that vagus nerve signals influence insulin secretion in ways that differ from earlier models. The findings suggest possible metabolic side effects from vagus nerve stimulation therapies.
thehindu.comMedical Group Renames Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
Endocrinologist Helena Teede announced the name change at the European Congress of Endocrinology. The new name reflects updated understanding of the condition's metabolic and hormonal features.
forbes.comPolycystic Ovary Syndrome Renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
The medical community has renamed polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. The change, announced in a global consensus published in The Lancet on May 12, 2026, aims to better reflect the condition's multi-organ effects. The new name follows…
New York PostPolycystic Ovary Syndrome Renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
Medical experts have renamed polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome after more than a decade of global consultation involving 50 organizations. The change, published in The Lancet, aims to better reflect the condition's hormonal, metabolic and multi…
Experts Propose Renaming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
A new consensus statement published in The Lancet recommends changing the name of polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. The change aims to better reflect the condition's hormonal, metabolic and multi-system effects after researc…
ndtv.comStudy Links Musk Ambrette Compound to Earlier Puberty Onset in Girls
Researchers identified musk ambrette, a fragrance compound found in personal care products and the environment, as a substance that can activate a brain receptor involved in triggering puberty. The study examined how the compound affects hypothalamic cells and zebrafish larvae, l…