Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipids

Physicians in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism diagnose and treat patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders such as thyroid diseases, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and osteoporosis. The division offers patients the very latest in diagnostic and treatment options.

Through research, our physicians also play a leading role in improving patient care. They conduct clinical studies to evaluate the latest treatments and diagnostic procedures, and perform basic science research to pave the way for new advances.

In addition, the division provides an excellent training ground for some of the nation's best medical students, resident physicians and postdoctoral fellows. The division operates one of the nation's top 10 training programs for this subspecialty.

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Reducing diabetes risk Lifestyle changes, drug lower type 2 diabetes risk Oct. 28, 2009 -- Intensive lifestyle changes aimed at modest weight loss reduced the rate of developing type 2 diabetes by 34 percent over 10 years in people at high risk for the disease, researchers at the School of Medcine report online in The Lancet.

Preventing diabetes complications Scientists identify roots of diabetic tissue damage Oct. 21, 2009 -- Results from comprehensive assessments of diabetes' effects on cell metabolism may aid efforts to reduce diabetic damage to nerves, blood vessels and other tissues, according to researchers at the School of Medicine and elsewhere.

The skinny on fat Fat in the liver -- not the belly -- is a better marker for disease risk Aug. 24, 2009 -- New findings from nutrition researchers at the School of Medicine suggest that it's not whether body fat is stored in the belly that affects metabolic risk factors for diabetes, high blood triglycerides and cardiovascular disease, but whether it collects in the liver. They report online in the journal PNAS Early Edition that when fat collects in the liver, people experience serious metabolic problems such as insulin resistance, which affects the body's ability to metabolize sugar.

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Faculty Experts:

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Philip Cryer Irene E. and Michael M. Karl Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism The Karl Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolsim, Cryer is a world-renowned expert on diabetes complications and treatment, particularly the problems caused by low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), a common side effect of insulin therapy. Expertise: Diabetes/hypoglycemia and other complications Media assistance: (314) 286-0110 / jdryden@wustl.edu

Jeffrey Moley Director, Translational and Clinical Investigation, Siteman Cancer Center Moley is chief of endocrine and oncologic surgery at the School of Medicine and associate chief of surgery at the St. Louis Veteran's Administration Hospital. He is a world authority on endocrine surgery and endocrine cancers. Moley is especially known for his work on a hereditary cancer known as multiple ... Expertise: Thyroid cancer, endocrine surgery, surgical oncology, musculoskeletal oncology, melanoma Media assistance: (314) 286-0141 / ericsong@wustl.edu

Clay F. Semenkovich Professor of Medicine and Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology Semenkovich Semenkovich is known for his research on lipid metabolism, obesity and atherosclerosis. Expertise: obesity, diabetes, lipid disorders, atheroscilerosis, lipid metaboism Media assistance: (314) 286-0110 / jdryden@wustl.edu

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Protein found to control form of diabetes United Press International and 4 others Sept. 10, 2009 -- U. of Iowa scientists say they've discovered a molecular mechanism regulates specialized pancreatic cells and insulin secretion in a form of diabetes. The study that also involved researchers at WUSTL is reported in the early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Hypoglycemia linked to dementia Science News Web edition April 14, 2009 -- A single episode of low blood sugar severe enough to require prompt medical attention increases a person's risk of developing dementia in old age, a study in people with diabetes suggests. "This is a worrisome association," says WUSTL endocrinologist Philip Cryer. But he cautions that an association doesn't prove that one factor causes the other.

Steve Jobs' Illness Offers Complex Mystery npr.org Jan. 16, 2009 -- WUSTL endocrinologist Clay Semenkovich comments on Apple CEO Steve Jobs' cryptic statements regarding his health.

Apple's Jobs Under Treatment to Gain Weight The Wall Street Journal online Jan. 7, 2009 -- WUSTL endocrinologist Clay Semenkovich is one of the specialists asked to comment on the diagnosis of Steve Jobs.

Decoding The Health Statement Of Apple's Jobs NPR.org Jan. 7, 2009 -- When Apple CEO Steve Jobs put out a cryptic statement this week about his widely discussed weight loss, he practically guaranteed a new round of speculation about its cause. Includes comments by WUSTL endocrinologist Clay Semenkovich.