Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Sarcopenic obesity(SO) is an entity characterized by excess fat mass(FM) and low muscle mass (LMM) and function. Excess FM itself can lead to loss of muscle mass and function at any age. The combination of obesity and sarcopenia is a proven risk factor for frailty, comorbidities and mortality. New diagnostic criteria have been developed for this entity.Aims: To assess the prevalence and severity of SO with different indices by DXA, in a group...

Introduction: Post-stroke hyperglycemia affects two-thirds of the patients during acute ischaemic stroke and it is associated with poorer outcomes. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences between the diabetic and non- diabetic patients that underwent an acute stroke.Methods: Retrospective descriptive study of patients admitted to the Acute Stroke Unit from January to June 2017, including blood parameters, glycemic treatment and 3 months outc...

Introduction: Thyroid antiperoxidase antibodies above the cut-off value (ATPO +) may increase the risk of maternal-foetal complications and could modify the treatment criteria. The aim of the study is to consider the impact of levothyroxine administration on maternal-foetal complications in ATPO+ pregnant women with delivery in 2016.Methods: In Leon’s health area (Spain), universal screening for gestational thyroid dysfunction is performed. ATPO + w...