Endocrine Abstracts

Acromegaly is associated with increased morbidity and premature mortality (predominantly due to vascular disease), but these effects can be reduced if GH levels are controlled (<2.5 µg/l) and IGF-1 levels are normalized. Confounding pituitary hormone deficiencies, particularly ACTH deficiency (with higher doses of hydrocortisone replacement) may have a detrimental effect on outcome in patients with pituitary disease. Pituitary radiotherapy is a further factor that has...

M Sheppard, University of Birmingham, UK AbstractProfessor Michael Sheppard was appointed as Provost and Vice-Principal of the University of Birmingham on 1 October 2008. The Provost has responsibilities for financial and human resources and the development and delivery of the University strategic plan with special responsibility for the University's external and international relations.Profess...