Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0099ep1142 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2024

A simple score for predicting obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) among obese patients

Dalhoum Meriam , Berriche Olfa , Ben Othmen Rim , Mizouri Ramla , Ben Amor Nadia , Jamoussi Henda

Introduction : Obesity is undeniably a major factor in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Diagnosis of the latter relies on polysomnography, but this test is not widely available. Screening of subjects at risk could be relevant, using tools such as the Berlin Questionnaire.Objective : To determine the prevalence of symptoms and risk factors for OSAS in a group of obese subjects.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 100...

ea0099ep946 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2024

The controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) and metabolic syndrome: is there a link?

Dalhoum Meriam , Berriche Olfa , Ben Othmen Rim , Talbi Emna , Tlili Raja , Hamza Sahar , Gammoudi Amel , Kacem Awatef , Kallel Lamia , Jamoussi Henda

Introduction: The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing worldwide. Since its earliest descriptions, NAFLD has been associated with the metabolic syndrome and its components.Objective: To assess the relationship between Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP) values and the various components of metabolic syndrome.Materials and methods: We carried out a longitudinal study including 161 patients with no...

ea0099ep1141 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2024

A simple blood screening tests for predicting non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese patients

Dalhoum Meriam , Berriche Olfa , Ben Othmen Rim , Talbi Emna , Tlili Raja , Hamza Sahar , Gammoudi Amel , Kacem Awatef , Kallel Lamia , Jamoussi Henda

Introduction : Obesity is becoming increasingly common in the world’s population. Its pandemic nature has made it the leading cause of chronic liver disease especially non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Objective: To develop a simple blood screening tests to predict the risk of NAFLD in the obese patient.Methods and Materials: This is a cross-sectional study including 208 patients who consulted at the Human Obesity Rese...