Endocrine Abstracts

Bariatric surgery has emerged as an effective tool for people with severe obesity and type 2 diabetes. A 38 years old lady with type 2 diabetes for 10 years and a BMI of 51 kg/m2, underwent bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass). Other past medical history includes hypertension and hyperlipidemia. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in her 1st pregnancy and type 2 diabetes in subsequent pregnancy. She has lifelong problems with her weight. D...

Introduction: Hyperprolactinaemia is a common finding in endocrine practice and can be due to a number of causes. The degree of elevation of prolactin levels may sometimes be helpful in distinguishing between underlying aetiology.Aim: To determine if hyperprolactinaemia is correlated with clinical diagnosis in a cohort of patients in the endocrine service at a tertiary centre.Methods: A biochemistry database held at University Hosp...