Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0035p1047 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2014

Study of thyroid function during pregnancy in a random population of Northern Greece

Kourtis Anargyros , Xanthopoulou Eleni , Makedou Kali , Slavakis Aristides , Mane Vasileia , Rakintzi Pantelitsa , Delkos Dimitrios , Rousso David

It is well established that overt maternal hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism may be associated with an adverse outcomes for both the mother and offspring. Therefore, maternal hypothyroidism should be early diagnosed and treated.Aim: The present study was designed in order to investigate thyroid function in the three trimesters of pregnancy, according to the recently updated guidelines.Materials and methods: One hundred ...

ea0022p339 | Diabetes | ECE2010

Maternal obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus

Kourtis Anargyros , Giomisi Athina , Makedou Kali , Mouzaki Maria , Kalogiannidis Ioannis , Traianos Alexandros , Prapas Nikolaos , Agorastos Theodoros

Objective: Numerous studies have reported an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among women who are overweight or obese compared with lean or normal-weight women. Obesity contributes to multiple health problems during pregnancy and predisposes a woman to develop GDM. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of >30. Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25.0–29.9 and normal weight is defined as a BMI 20–24.9. The aim of the present study was to...

ea0022p342 | Diabetes | ECE2010

Lipid profile in women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Kourtis Anargyros , Makedou Kali , Giomisi Athina , Mouzaki Maria , Masoura Sofia , Goutzioulis Antonios , Prapas Nikolaos , Agorastos Theodoros

Background-aim: Increased serum cholesterol and triglycerides levels may have a role in the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and its complications. This study was designed in order to provide a description of lipids profile by gestational age during pregnancy.Subjects and methods: We studied 211 women from the outpatient clinic of metabolic disorders in pregnancy. These women were ordered to perform the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT...

ea0022p794 | Thyroid | ECE2010

Prevalence of undiagnosed thyroid disease in pregnancy

Kourtis Anargyros , Makedou Kali , Giomisi Athina , Mouzaki Maria , Slavakis Aristides , Kalogiannidis Ioannis , Prapas Nikolaos , Agorastos Theodoros

Background-aim: Normal thyroid function during pregnancy is critical for fetal development. Deficient maternal thyroid hormone levels are associated with impaired neuropsychological development in childhood, premature birth, preeclampsia and fetal mortality. Conversely, excessive maternal thyroid levels have been linked to fetal loss, disturbed fetal growth, preeclampsia and preterm delivery. Recent consensus guidelines do not advocate universal thyroid function screening duri...

ea0016p592 | Paediatric endocrinology | ECE2008

Kinetic study of ldl oxidation in female progeny with positive family history of cardiovascular diseases and/or hyperlipidemia

Makedou Kali , Kourtis Anargyros , Hitoglou Areti , Iliadis Christos , Vavatsi-Christaki Norma , Papageorgiou Georgios

Aim: The present study was designed in order to investigate the lipid profile, as well as LDL oxidizability in vitro, of female progeny (girls and young women) with positive family history of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and/or hyperlipidemia.Patients and methods: In the present study, 30 healthy female subjects were recruited, aged 3 to 30 years old (mean±S.D. 14.4±8.02 years old). These subjects were progeny of families...

ea0014p265 | (1) | ECE2007

Influence of orlistat on adiponectin levels in obese women

Tzoitou Marianthi , Papadopoulou Evridiki , Papageorgiou Athanasios , Galactidou A , Kita Marina , Kourtis Anargyros , Poulakos Pavlos , Avramidis Avraam

Introduction: Adiponectin is secreted by adipocytes and has been linked to glucose and lipid regulation. Obesity, diabetes and atherosclerosis have been associated with reduced adiponectin levels. Orlistat lowers lipids and improves insulin sensitivity but its effect on other metabolic parameters is not known.The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of orlistat on metabolic and hormonal parameters of the adipose tissue.<p class="abstext...

ea0014p381 | (1) | ECE2007

Resistin levels in hypothyroid patients before and after treatment &br;with thyroxin

Tzoitou Marianthi , Papadopoulou Evridiki , Galactidou A , Papageorgiou Athanasios , Kourtis Anargyros , Kita Marina , ventzi louiza , Avramidis Avraam

Introduction: Resistin is a peptide hormone that is secreted from fat cells and its secretion is regulated from hormonal and dietary factors. In hypothyroid patients its levels are decreased.The purpose of this study is to evaluate the levels of circulating resistin in hypothyroid patients before and after thyroid function is normalized with thyroxin therapy.Materials and methods: Twenty (20) hypothyroid patients (2M, 18F) mean age...

ea0011p658 | Reproduction | ECE2006

Endothelin-1 levels in men of reproductive age with idiopathic hypogonadism after treatment with tamoxifen or raloxifene

Tzoitou M , Papadopoulou E , Papageorgiou A , Kita M , Zournatzi V , Kourtis A , Avramidis A , Panidis D

An association between testicular function and vasoconstrictive peptide endothelin-1 levels, which is produced by Leydig and Sertoli cells, is observed. Endothelin –1 regulates blood flow in the testis and stimulates testosterone secretion.The purpose of this study is (1) to estimate the influence of tamoxifene and raloxifene therapy on enthothelin-1 levels in men of reproductive age with idiopathic hypogonadism. (2) To find an association between i...

ea0032p370 | Diabetes | ECE2013

Serum vaspin levels in women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus during pregnancy and postpartum

Gkiomisi Athina , Makedou Kali , Anastasilakis Athanasios , Polyzos Stergios , Kourtis Anargyros , Gerou Spyridon , Gavana Elpida , Dagklis Themistoklis , Rousso David , Giannoulis Charalambos

Although vaspin is regarded an insulin-sensitizing adipokine, its role in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is currently unknown. We aimed to evaluate serum vaspin levels and their correlation with insulin resistance in women with and without GDM. Forty-four women with GDM (GDM Group 20 managed with diet only (GDM-diet) and 24 with diet plus insulin (GDM-insulin)) and 44 age-matched pregnant women with normal glucose tolerance (control group) were studied. Serum glucose, lip...

ea0016p802 | Thyroid | ECE2008

Serum thyrotropin concentration as a biochemical predictor of thyroid malignancy in patients presenting with thyroid nodules

Polyzos Stergios , Kita Marina , Efstathiadou Zoe , Poulakos Pavlos , Slavakis Aristidis , Sofianou Danae , Flaris Nikolaos , Leontsini Maria , Kourtis Anargyros , Avramidis Avraam

Background: Fine-needle aspiration biopsy is the ‘gold standard’ in the preoperative management of thyroid nodules.Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate whether serum TSH is a predictor of thyroid malignancy in patients presenting with thyroid nodules.Subjects and methods: About 565 patients without overt thyroid dysfunction, who presented with palpable thyroid nodule(s) between 1988 and 2004 and underwent at leas...