Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0041ep545 | Diabetes therapy | ECE2016

Long-term effects of Stevia rebaduiana on glucose and lipid profile, adipocytokines, markers of inflammation and oxidation status in patients with metabolic syndrome

Kassi Eva , Landis George , Pavlaki Aikaterini , Lambrou George , Mantzou Aimilia , Androulakis Ioannis , Giannakou Andreas , Papanikolaou Eleni , Chrousos George

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of interconnected factors that directly increase the risk of DM2 and CVD. Stevia rebaudiana (a low calorie natural sweetener) and its compounds are known for anti-hyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-hypertensive effects.Methods: Thirty-eight patients (age 47.3±10.3 years) (nmales=14, nfemales=24) with MetS (NCEP/ATPIII criteria) wer...

ea0035p820 | Paediatric endocrinology | ECE2014

Anti-oxidation improves in early puberty in normal weight and obese boys, in positive association with exercise stimulated GH secretion

Paltoglou George , Fatouros Ioannis , Valsamakis George , Shina Maria , Avloniti Alexandra , Chantzinikolaou Athanasios , Kambas Antonis , Draganidis Dimitris , Mantzou Aimilia , Papagianni Maria , Kanaka-Gantenbein Christina , Chrousos George , Mastorakos George

Oxidative stress in humans has been associated with obesity. Puberty is a maturation period characterized mainly by changes of the GH and the gonadotrophin hormones secretion. To investigate the possible association of the GH and the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axes before and during early puberty, with the pro- and anti-oxidation mechanisms 76 healthy, pre-pubertal normal weight (n=28), pre-pubertal obese (n=11), early pubertal normal weig...