Research

EJE Guidance: Managing Adrenal Insufficiency in the time of COVID-19 - 21/04/2020

In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE) editoral board has commissioned a new guidance series for the management of endocrine conditions during COVID-19. Included within this is clinical guidance for the management of Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency. Here we take a look at this vital new guidance, so you can get a clearer view of what this means for you or your loved ones. Read more

COVID-19: Tell us if you are ready to protect yourself and your Health Service today - 15/04/2020

We need gather data urgently about how well prepared our Addison's and Adrenal insufficiency communities are for illness or emergencies. Complete our very short survey today and be assured we will represent you. Read more

Women in Science Day: ADSHG's research awards available - 11/02/2020

We're marking Women In Science day by highlighting our latest ADSHG Research Awards for 2020, and celebrating the work of one of our previous recipients Helen Loo. Read more

New NHS Steroid Card Released

The Society of Endocrinology, RCP and NHSE/NHSI have confirmed the early release of their new NHS Emergency Steroid Card.

New Video: Managing medication and COVID-19

In our latest video, ADSHG Trustee and Professor of Endocrinology explains how to manage your medication should you get ill in the coming weeks.

Research Update - Professor Arlt's Perspective - 17/03/2020

In 2017, Weibke Arlt, a member of our Clinical Advisory Panel, published research about Addison's and natural killer cells. In recent weeks, it's gone viral in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. We asked her to give her perspectives on what that means for us. She kindly tweeted her responses yesterday.

Easing lockdown: How are you feeling? - 10/5/2020

It's important to remember you're not alone in experiencing a range of emotions after adapting to lockdown life.

EJE Guidance: Managing Adrenal Insufficiency in the time of COVID-19 - 21/04/2020

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 10/05/2020

Our medics have been keeping an eye on the emerging situation.

ADSHG Socials: Hosts share personal stories and injection practise in weekend watch party 17/05/2020

ADSHG Socials: Hosts share personal stories and injection practise in weekend watch party

COVID-19: Clinical Management guidance: Adrenal Insufficiency

For Healthcare Professionals: Suggested management and hydrocortisone stress dose cover in patients with Adrenal insufficiency and suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Getting a flu vaccination this winter - 13/11/2019

Getting flu is a thoroughly miserable experience. However, if you are steroid-dependent, the consequences can be very serious, with around a quarter of adrenal crises requiring hospital admission resulting from flu-like illnesses (ADSHG member survey 2013). Fortunately, flu can be prevented – and surely, prevention is better than cure?