Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Although significant developments have been achieved in the management of steroid-dependent patients, little progress has been made in ensuring their safety using smartphone technology. We present the use of a novel app in steroid-dependent patients.Methods: A group of unselected individuals currently on steroid replacement due to adrenal insufficiency (AI) were assessed regarding their access to intramuscular (IM) hydrocortisone. A smartph...

Reputedly, thyroid hormones make thinner and change the body composition. The aim of this randomized and prospective study was the assessment of the effect of levothyroxine suppressive therapy on body composition in women with benign thyroid nodule.Method: Thirty seven euthyroid and non obese women (18–60 years old) with benign thyroid nodule (fine needle cytology and calcitonin measurement) were randomized into 2 equal groups. The first group recei...