Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer, and yet in rare cases, this cancer may originate in locations other than the thyroid glands. In this episode, host Aaron Lohr talks about causes, prevalence, and treatment for papillary thyroid cancer and the rare phenomenon known as ectopic papillary thyroid cancer with , of University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Dhir and colleagues presented research at ENDO 2025 in San Francisco titled, “Where Is the Primary Papillary Thyroid Cancer?” Show notes are available at — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit

After seven years, we have reached our 100th episode! For this, we talk about growth hormone deficiency, about causes, prevalence, why some types may become permanent, available treatments, and the importance of adherence to treatment plans. Host Aaron Lohr talks with , of Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital in Rome, Italy. Recently, Dr. Loche and colleagues presented research at ENDO 2025 in San Francisco titled, “Adherence to GH Treatment in the Transition Age: A Prospective Study.” Show notes are available at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp100 — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit https://www.endocrine.org/podcast

Recently the Endocrine Society’s Bone and Mineral Special Interest Group discussed the importance of fracture liaison services and how they contribute to an improved quality of life for patients and cost saving for the facility. An important part of the discussion revolved around a recent perspective published in titled, “Coordinating Multidisciplinary Care — Improving Outcomes after Fragility Fractures.” The article notes that despite the benefits of fracture liaison services, the lack of reimbursement for those services in the United States is a significant financial barrier, rendering the service underutilized. The article further states that the global burden of hip fractures is expected to double over the next few decades. Are we looking at an impending crisis? What role should fracture liaison services play in reducing treatment gaps and improving post-fracture care? Host Aaron Lohr talks with the three authors of that perspective: , associate professor of endocrinology and metabolism at Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Italy; , professor medicine at Monash University in Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and , professor of medicine at Marcus Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew Senior Life. Show notes are available at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp99 — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit https://www.endocrine.org/podcast

Increased prescription of opioid medications like oxycodone and hydrocodone has led to widespread misuse of both prescription and non-prescription opioids. But did you know that opioid misuse can significantly impact the endocrine system? The Endocrine Society recently published a scientific statement titled, “Exogenous Opioids and the Human Endocrine System: An Endocrine Society Scientific Statement.” The statement reviews data on the use and misuse of opioids and discusses recent research on the endocrine-related implications of opioid use. Host Aaron Lohr talks to one of the statement’s authors, , a professor from the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Show notes are available at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp98-opioids-and-the-endocrine-system — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit https://www.endocrine.org/podcast

What treatment options are available for children and adolescents with obesity? Host Aaron Lohr takes on this topic with , associate professor in the Child Health Evaluation and Research Center at the University of Michigan, and , a clinical fellow at Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital. Both took part in the Endocrine Society’s recent obesity fellows conference. This episode is supported by an educational grant from Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Also, this episode is available to listen for 0.5 CME credits, but you must follow the link to the show notes and read the instructions in order to earn those points. Show notes are available at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp97-childhood-obesity-treatment — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit https://www.endocrine.org/podcast

There is a lot of interest in automated insulin delivery systems, and they were covered in depth at the Endocrine Society’s Type 1 Diabetes Fellows Series, held earlier this year. Joining host Aaron Lohr to talk about these delivery systems is Grazia Aleppo, MD, a professor of medicine at Northwestern University and a presenter at the T1D Fellows Series. Show notes are available at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp96-automated-insulin-delivery-systems — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit https://www.endocrine.org/podcast

There are plenty of studies showing that chemicals found in the environment can directly impact human health. Some new research finds that certain environmental compounds may trigger early female puberty. Joining host Aaron Lohr to talk about that research is Natalie Shaw, MD, a Lasker clinical research scholar and principal investigator of the pediatric neuroendocrinology group in the Clinical Research Branch of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Dr. Shaw and colleagues authored an article recently published in the journal Endocrinology titled, “Identification of Environmental Compounds That May Trigger Early Female Puberty by Activating Human GnRHR and KISS1R.” Show notes are available at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp95-environmental-impact-on-early-female-puberty — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit https://www.endocrine.org/podcast

It’s been a few years, but we are here with an update on acromegaly, covering prevalence, diagnosis, traditional treatment, new therapies, and current gaps in understanding. Host Aaron Lohr talks again with Maria Fleseriu, MD, professor of medicine and professor of neurological surgery at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and director of OHSU’s Pituitary Center. Dr. Fleseriu also serves on the Board of Directors of the Endocrine Society. Show notes are available at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp94-update-on-acromegaly — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit https://www.endocrine.org/podcast

Host Aaron Lohr talks with Rita Kalyani, MD, professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and president-elect of medicine and science at the American Diabetes Association. Earlier this year, Dr. Kalyani and colleagues published a position statement in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism titled, “Prioritizing Patient Experiences in the Management of Diabetes and Its Complications: An Endocrine Society Position Statement.” Show notes are available at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp93-patience-experience-in-managing-diabetes — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit https://www.endocrine.org/podcast

In this episode, we talk about pheochromocytomas. Host Aaron Lohr talks with Nikhitha Chandrashekar, MD, who recently finished her endocrinology fellowship at University Hospitals Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Dr. Chandrashekar presented a case study on pheochromocytomas at ENDO 2024. Show notes are available at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp92-pheochromocytomas — for helpful links or to hear more podcast episodes, visit https://www.endocrine.org/podcast