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Endocrinology

Endocrinology is a branch of medical science that focuses on the study of the endocrine system, which consists of glands that produce hormones. We cover a variety of topics in a continuously advancing field, presenting ongoing research which helps us better understand the mechanisms of hormone actions, as well as new diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions.

The following Research Topics are led by experts in their field and contribute to the scientific understanding of endocrinology. These Research topics are published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, as open access articles.

Research Topics

Frontiers' Research Topics are peer-reviewed article collections around cutting-edge research themes.
Learn more about how Research topics work.

Two Asian trainer man and Overweight woman exercising training on treadmill in gym. Fat women take care of health and want to lose weight.

Exploring the Impact of Nutrition and Physical Activity on Sarcopenic Obesity

This research topic aims to explore the dynamic interplay between nutrition and physical activity in the prevention and management of sarcopenic obesity.

Human embryo in the uterus, scientifically accurate 3D illustration. 8 week embryo

Physiology and Pathophysiology of Placenta

This Research Topic focuses on the physiology and Pathophysiology of the placenta in order to better understand its development under normal and pathological conditions.

Concept children diabetes children with glucometer learning to check blood sugar level at home. Learn to use a glucometer. Education of diabetic kids, at hospital

The Problem of Childhood Hypoglycemia - Volume III

This Research Topic aims to align basic science understanding of the biology of glucose regulation, provide rational understanding of thresholds of hypoglycemia, and develop rational therapy strategies in severe disorders of hypoglycemia.

Microbiome intestine factories and microbiota. Gut health 3d render. Microvilli with factories in intestine

Impact of Dietary Factors on Human Gut Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Endocrinology

This Research Topic aims to deepen understanding of how dietary constituents interact with gut microbiota to influence metabolic health.

Female doctor measuring waist of overweight woman with measuring tape in clinic

Hyperphagia in Syndromic and Hypothalamic Obesity: Mechanisms, Consequences, and Interventions

This Research Topic explores hyperphagia assessment, its metabolic consequences in obesity, and treatments such as MC4R-targeting medications, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and behavioral interventions to manage emotional and behavioral responses to hunger.

Thyroid cancer: Psammoma bodies are granules of concentric layers of calcium commonly seen in papillary carcinoma such as in this case. An intranuclear inclusion is also noted (lower right)

Molecular Characterization of Thyroid Lesions in the Era of “Next Generation” Techniques: Volume III

This Research Topic showcases the application of novel techniques in characterizing thyroid tumors for diagnostic, prognostic, or predictive purposes.

Diabetes test. Pregnant women checking sugar level with glucometer.Gestational diabetes.

Postpartum BMI and Cardiovascular-Kidney Metabolic Syndrome: Navigating Weight Management Post-GDM

This research topic explores the intricate relationship between postpartum BMI trajectories and CKM, addressing key gaps in understanding how targeted weight management strategies can reduce complications in this high-risk population.

Astrocyte and blood vessel, 3D illustration. Astrocytes, brain glial cells, also known as astroglia, connect neuronal cells to blood vessels

Endocrinology of Aging: Advances in Molecular Biology and Metabolic Diseases

This Research Topic explores the molecular mechanisms linking endocrine aging and metabolic diseases.

Medical device for glucose check. Continuous glucose monitoring pod. Modern wireless technology.

Technologies for Diabetes, volume III

This Research Topic explores diabetes technology, including insulin pumps, CGM systems, closed-loop control, telemedicine, and technology education.

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Advancing Reproductive Outcomes: Integrating Molecular, Metabolic, and Endocrine Insights into Oocyte Maturation

This Research Topic aims explores the diverse factors that contribute to successful oocyte maturation, with a focus on the metabolic, molecular, and endocrine processes that underpin this complex process.

Osteoporotic trabecular bone, 3D illustration showing fewer and thinner trabeculae in bone with osteoporosis

Endocrine Diseases Related to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

This Research Topic explores endocrine immune-related adverse events (irAEs) from immune checkpoint inhibitors, focusing on pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, monitoring, novel therapies, and long-term outcomes to improve patient care.

Concept children diabetes children with glucometer learning to check blood sugar level at home. Learn to use a glucometer. Education of diabetic kids, at hospital

Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: Gender Disparities and Effective Out-of-Hospital Care

This Research Topic explores the critical intersection of gender disparities and out-of-hospital care strategies for pediatric T1D.

Healthcare worker with IV drip examining pregnant woman indoors at home.

Diabetes and Pregnancy: Optimizing Maternal and Fetal Outcomes through Advanced Technologies

This Research Topic seeks explores the benefits and challenges of these technologies in managing diabetes during pregnancy, focusing on real-world outcomes and personalized approaches for clinical care.

Osteoporotic trabecular bone, 3D illustration showing fewer and thinner trabeculae in bone with osteoporosis

Metabolic and Biomechanical Factors in Bone Fragility: New Frontiers in Understanding and Managing Osteoporosis

This Research Topic explores the broader metabolic and biomechanical factors contributing to bone fragility.

Children playing tug of war at the park

Musculoskeletal Markers of Healthy Development in Youth

This Research Topic investigates and pinpoints the pivotal musculoskeletal markers that dictate the healthy growth and development of young individuals.

obese fat boy eat donut, Cute kid eating sweet donuts.

Early Prevention of Childhood Obesity: Identifying Risks and Implementing Effective Interventions

his Research Topic explores innovative, evidence-based strategies to identify at-risk individuals, mitigate early-life risk factors, and implement preventive interventions that have a lasting impact on health outcomes.

3d rendered illustration of a swarm of human sperm

Current Insights in Sperm Motility and Male Fertility

This Research Topic explores the most precise and effective methods to evaluate sperm motility and to categorize sperm kinetics based on velocity and linearity.

3d rendered medically accurate illustration of colon polyps

The Distinct Molecular and Cardiometabolic Characteristics of the Soleus and Slow Oxidative Muscle Enhancing Chronic Disease Prevention and Healthy Aging

This Research Topic explores the unique role of slow oxidative muscle, particularly the soleus, in maintaining health and preventing chronic disease.

A health visitor talking to a sick senior woman lying in bed at home.

Elucidating GPCR Dynamics and Signaling to Develop Innovative Therapeutic Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Age-related Diseases

This Research Topic showcases GPCR dynamics, focusing on age-related changes and disease progression mechanisms.

Endometrial gland and stroma surrounded by muscle in a painful condition called adenomyosis of the uterus. Actual microscopic photograph.

Exploring the Interplay Between Adenomyosis and Reproductive Success: Clinical and Therapeutic Insights

This Research Topic showcases the complex mechanisms by which adenomyosis contributes to infertility.

Two Asian trainer man and Overweight woman exercising training on treadmill in gym. Fat women take care of health and want to lose weight.

Exploring the Impact of Nutrition and Physical Activity on Sarcopenic Obesity

This research topic aims to explore the dynamic interplay between nutrition and physical activity in the prevention and management of sarcopenic obesity.

Human embryo in the uterus, scientifically accurate 3D illustration. 8 week embryo

Physiology and Pathophysiology of Placenta

This Research Topic focuses on the physiology and Pathophysiology of the placenta in order to better understand its development under normal and pathological conditions.

Concept children diabetes children with glucometer learning to check blood sugar level at home. Learn to use a glucometer. Education of diabetic kids, at hospital

The Problem of Childhood Hypoglycemia - Volume III

This Research Topic aims to align basic science understanding of the biology of glucose regulation, provide rational understanding of thresholds of hypoglycemia, and develop rational therapy strategies in severe disorders of hypoglycemia.

Microbiome intestine factories and microbiota. Gut health 3d render. Microvilli with factories in intestine

Impact of Dietary Factors on Human Gut Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Endocrinology

This Research Topic aims to deepen understanding of how dietary constituents interact with gut microbiota to influence metabolic health.

Female doctor measuring waist of overweight woman with measuring tape in clinic

Hyperphagia in Syndromic and Hypothalamic Obesity: Mechanisms, Consequences, and Interventions

This Research Topic explores hyperphagia assessment, its metabolic consequences in obesity, and treatments such as MC4R-targeting medications, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and behavioral interventions to manage emotional and behavioral responses to hunger.

Thyroid cancer: Psammoma bodies are granules of concentric layers of calcium commonly seen in papillary carcinoma such as in this case. An intranuclear inclusion is also noted (lower right)

Molecular Characterization of Thyroid Lesions in the Era of “Next Generation” Techniques: Volume III

This Research Topic showcases the application of novel techniques in characterizing thyroid tumors for diagnostic, prognostic, or predictive purposes.

Diabetes test. Pregnant women checking sugar level with glucometer.Gestational diabetes.

Postpartum BMI and Cardiovascular-Kidney Metabolic Syndrome: Navigating Weight Management Post-GDM

This research topic explores the intricate relationship between postpartum BMI trajectories and CKM, addressing key gaps in understanding how targeted weight management strategies can reduce complications in this high-risk population.

Astrocyte and blood vessel, 3D illustration. Astrocytes, brain glial cells, also known as astroglia, connect neuronal cells to blood vessels

Endocrinology of Aging: Advances in Molecular Biology and Metabolic Diseases

This Research Topic explores the molecular mechanisms linking endocrine aging and metabolic diseases.

Medical device for glucose check. Continuous glucose monitoring pod. Modern wireless technology.

Technologies for Diabetes, volume III

This Research Topic explores diabetes technology, including insulin pumps, CGM systems, closed-loop control, telemedicine, and technology education.

DiscIaimer: this content was created by a generative artificiaI inteIIigence program. WhiIe efforts are made to ensure accuracy, some eIements of the image may not fully refIect reaIity. PIease review carefuIIy before use, as certain detaiIs may be inaccurate or fictionaI.

Advancing Reproductive Outcomes: Integrating Molecular, Metabolic, and Endocrine Insights into Oocyte Maturation

This Research Topic aims explores the diverse factors that contribute to successful oocyte maturation, with a focus on the metabolic, molecular, and endocrine processes that underpin this complex process.

Osteoporotic trabecular bone, 3D illustration showing fewer and thinner trabeculae in bone with osteoporosis

Endocrine Diseases Related to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

This Research Topic explores endocrine immune-related adverse events (irAEs) from immune checkpoint inhibitors, focusing on pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, monitoring, novel therapies, and long-term outcomes to improve patient care.

Concept children diabetes children with glucometer learning to check blood sugar level at home. Learn to use a glucometer. Education of diabetic kids, at hospital

Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: Gender Disparities and Effective Out-of-Hospital Care

This Research Topic explores the critical intersection of gender disparities and out-of-hospital care strategies for pediatric T1D.

Healthcare worker with IV drip examining pregnant woman indoors at home.

Diabetes and Pregnancy: Optimizing Maternal and Fetal Outcomes through Advanced Technologies

This Research Topic seeks explores the benefits and challenges of these technologies in managing diabetes during pregnancy, focusing on real-world outcomes and personalized approaches for clinical care.

Osteoporotic trabecular bone, 3D illustration showing fewer and thinner trabeculae in bone with osteoporosis

Metabolic and Biomechanical Factors in Bone Fragility: New Frontiers in Understanding and Managing Osteoporosis

This Research Topic explores the broader metabolic and biomechanical factors contributing to bone fragility.

Children playing tug of war at the park

Musculoskeletal Markers of Healthy Development in Youth

This Research Topic investigates and pinpoints the pivotal musculoskeletal markers that dictate the healthy growth and development of young individuals.

obese fat boy eat donut, Cute kid eating sweet donuts.

Early Prevention of Childhood Obesity: Identifying Risks and Implementing Effective Interventions

his Research Topic explores innovative, evidence-based strategies to identify at-risk individuals, mitigate early-life risk factors, and implement preventive interventions that have a lasting impact on health outcomes.

3d rendered illustration of a swarm of human sperm

Current Insights in Sperm Motility and Male Fertility

This Research Topic explores the most precise and effective methods to evaluate sperm motility and to categorize sperm kinetics based on velocity and linearity.

3d rendered medically accurate illustration of colon polyps

The Distinct Molecular and Cardiometabolic Characteristics of the Soleus and Slow Oxidative Muscle Enhancing Chronic Disease Prevention and Healthy Aging

This Research Topic explores the unique role of slow oxidative muscle, particularly the soleus, in maintaining health and preventing chronic disease.

A health visitor talking to a sick senior woman lying in bed at home.

Elucidating GPCR Dynamics and Signaling to Develop Innovative Therapeutic Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Age-related Diseases

This Research Topic showcases GPCR dynamics, focusing on age-related changes and disease progression mechanisms.

Endometrial gland and stroma surrounded by muscle in a painful condition called adenomyosis of the uterus. Actual microscopic photograph.

Exploring the Interplay Between Adenomyosis and Reproductive Success: Clinical and Therapeutic Insights

This Research Topic showcases the complex mechanisms by which adenomyosis contributes to infertility.