Summary:
- The article reports that a new study found that 70% of U.S. counties have no endocrinologists, which are medical specialists who treat conditions related to the endocrine system, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hormonal imbalances.
- The study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, analyzed data from the Health Resources and Services Administration and found that rural and low-income areas are particularly underserved, with many residents having to travel long distances to see an endocrinologist.
- The lack of access to endocrinology care can lead to poorer health outcomes for patients, and the article suggests that increasing the number of endocrinologists and improving telehealth services could help address this issue.