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Disease State Networks (DSN)

Description and Charges Disease State Networks provide pools of experts for AACE to draw upon to serve as physician liaisons, faculty, program editors for AACE educational programs and authors or reviewers for AACE white papers and guidelines. The Disease State Networks (DSN) also oversee the AACE endocrine disease centers and incorporate past committees aligned with these disease state networks. AACE members have the potential to serve on multiple DSNs, with the understanding that they may be asked to serve as an expert volunteer for AACE in their areas of choice.… more

AACE Committee Descriptions

Call for AACE Committee Volunteers We are looking for committee volunteers who are enthusiastic to get involved, eager to make a difference, and committed to improving patient care. Your commitment helps us as we work together to achieve our mission of elevating the practice of clinical endocrinology to improve global health. Share your experiences and expertise, connect with fellow members, and collaborate with your peers on initiatives aimed at advancing the field of endocrinology. Engaged AACE community members have exclusive access to serve on committees. If you are an Informed… more

2017 - 2018 Annual Report

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists is a professional community of physicians specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism committed to enhancing the ability of its members to provide the highest quality of patient care. AACE Annual Report 2017-2018 RUNTIME: 3:52 During the 2017- 2018 Association year, AACE experienced and continues to experience a significant transformation both internally and externally. Message from the President WHEN I REFLECT on my year as AACE President, the word that comes to my mind is… more

Annual Reports

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) is a professional community of health care professionals specializing in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. We’re committed to enhancing our members’ knowledge, education, and practice management skills so they can focus on providing the highest quality of patient care. We also advocate for the profession to create understanding of the value of our community to patients, organizations and the public. Our annual reports detail progress toward our association's goals and provide… more

2018 - 2019 Annual Report

Message from the President As we close out another association year, it prompts me to reflect on how much we have accomplished in this year of transformation. Change is a constant, and successful change requires us to adapt and seek out new opportunities – a different and sometimes better way of doing things that challenges the norm. This is what’s happening at AACE. As we elevate the profession of the clinical endocrinologist, we are making improvements to our best practices and processes to evolve with the changing healthcare landscape and to meet the needs of patients. I… more

Safety and Efficacy of Bempedoic Acid to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Ray KK, Bays HE, Catapano AL, et al. Safety and Efficacy of Bempedoic Acid to Reduce LDL Cholesterol. N Engl J Med. 2019;380:1022-1032. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1803917 more

Mendelian Randomization Study of ACLY and Cardiovascular Disease

Ference BA, Ray KK, Catapano AL, et al. Mendelian Randomization Study of ACLY and Cardiovascular Disease. N Engl J Med. 2019;380:1033-1042. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.… more

Safety of Red Yeast Rice Supplementation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Fogacci F, Banach M, Mikhailidis DP et al. Safety of Red Yeast Rice Supplementation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Pharmacol Res. 2019; 143:1-16. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=30844537 more

Achieved low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level and stroke risk: A meta-analysis of 23 randomised trials

Shin J, Chung JW, Jang HS et al. Achieved low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level and stroke risk: A meta-analysis of 23 randomised trials. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019:2047487319830503. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=30782002 more

New Insights into Mechanisms of Action for Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Atherothrombotic Cardiovascular Disease

Preston Mason R. New Insights into Mechanisms of Action for Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Atherothrombotic Cardiovascular Disease. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2019; 21:2. Treatment of hypercholesterolemia with statins results in significant reductions in cardiovascular risk; however, individuals with well-controlled low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, but persistent high triglycerides (TG), remain at increased risk. Genetic and epidemiologic studies have shown that elevated fasting TG levels are associated with incident cardiovascular events. At effective doses, omega-3… more