Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Neonatal Grave’s disease is rare, affecting one in 25 000 neonates, and results from transplacental passage of TSH receptor antibodies (TSHR-Ab). Whilst hyperthyroidism occurs in <5% of babies born to mothers with active Grave’s disease; those born to mothers who were previously treated may still be affected. Neonatal Grave’s disease is usually self-limiting, however, complications include craniosynostosis, growth retardation, hyperactivity, de...

Introduction: The thorough investigation and prompt management of hypoglycaemia is crucial in determining the diagnosis and preventing associated morbidity and mortality. Delay in obtaining blood samples during the ‘Golden Hour’ of hypoglycaemia, and sampling incorrectly or insufficiently may result in missed diagnosis and necessitates readmission for a fasting glucose profile. This audit was undertaken to evaluate the successful implementation of hypoglycaemia scree...

Introduction: Outcomes of the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit have shown that patients of Black ethnic origin have poorer glycaemic control. Additional professional contacts mandated by the Best Practice Tariff aim to improve glycaemic control in paediatric patients with diabetes mellitus, but do not allow for differing needs.Aim: To evaluate whether additional professional support for paediatric diabetic patients are targeted at those with worst glyc...