Editorial: The Birth of Endocrine Pathology

Excerpt

During the last 50 years, phenomenal progress was achieved in the better understanding of a large number of diseases including those of the endocrine glands. Previously unknown hormones were discovered; new methods were developed to measure hormone levels in blood, body fluids, and tissues; and new information emerged relating to the functions of hormones and their regulation. Research focused on animal experiments moved from observational to interventional as the ability to engineer animal models developed. With progress towards personalized care, the investigation of primary human samples became the basis for targeted therapies and precision medicine; newly introduced imaging methods and substantial advances in surgical techniques assumed fundamental importance. …