Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Differentiated thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrinological malignancy with an increasing incidence over the last 30 years. It is the fifth most common cancer among the young population (15–39 years), with women being more frequently affected. Surgical removal of the tumour is the standard treatment method. In indicated cases, total thyroidectomy with subsequent adjuvant radioiodine administration is performed, despite international trends towards les...

Introduction: Obesity represents a major public health challenge and is linked with increased risk of multiple medical conditions including atrial fibrillation (AF). We have recently published the study protocol of the ‘The Effect of complex weigHt-reducing interventiOns on rhythm control in oBese subjects wITh Atrial Fibrillation’ (HOBIT-AF) trial. Here we communicate the preliminary results with the focus on the use of smart technologies and telemedicine.<...