Endocrine Abstracts

Objects: Based on the recently published literature, the incidence of single- or multi-axis anterior pituitary insufficiency following severe craniocerebral injury was between 33 and 68%. The mean patient age was between 36 and 45 years.Methods: Using a prospective and standardized protocol, we investigated anterior and posterior pituitary function following craniocerebral injury III° (determined by Glasgow Coma Score) in 35 young patients 14–4...

Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare serum calcitonin levels after calcium versus pentagastrin stimulation in healthy individuals and in patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).Methods: The study enrolled 44 healthy individuals and 27 patients with MTC.Time of measurement: baseline, 2, 5 and 10 min after injection of: – Calcium 2.0 mg/kg body mass i.v. (10% Calcium Gluconate, Braun Mel...

Objectives: Recent Germany-wide studies have shown that urinary iodide excretion in schoolchildren as well as in adults meet WHO targets. No current results for pregnant women in Germany are available.Methods: We investigated urinary iodide excretion in 1003 pregnant women on the day of childbirth in the greater Rostock area. Iodide was measured by cerarsenite method modified by Lorenz. Domestic use of iodized table salt and intake of iodine supplement t...