Endocrine Abstracts

PCOS is the most common hyperandrogenic disorder, with a high prevalence of metabolic comorbidities, including obesity and central fat distribution, insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome. With this background, it should be accepted that androgen excess must be present in all women with PCOS. Thanks to the advance in measuring blood androgen levels by LC-MS/MS, it has become clear that almost all typical cases of PCOS have a variable pattern of androgen excess. An andro...

The Clinical Endocrinology Trust (CET) Award is given for clinical research that addresses aspects of endocrinology at the forefront of clinical practice. This year’s recipient is Professor Renato Pasquali who will receive his prize and give his lecture as part of the European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE), beginning on the 20th May. The award is sponsored by the Clinical Endocrinology Trust and further information can be found at http://www.ese-hormones.org/prizes/.</p...