Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: Image-guided thermal ablation methods are gaining popularity in recent years for the treatment of benign and malignant thyroid nodules. It has also started to be performed more frequently in our country in the last few years, but few centers have published data on this subject. We aimed to assess the effectiveness and safeness of microwave ablation (MWA) technique in patients with benign thyroid nodules (TNs).Materials and Methods: This retrospectiv...

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a significant metabolic condition characterized by its widespread occurrence and associated complications. Reports indicate that DM impacts 25% of the global population. The way individuals handle their existing illnesses throughout their lifetimes is crucial in terms of uncertainty and self-care behaviors within chronic diseases such as DM. The connection between individuals’ physiological parameters (HbA1c etc.) and uncertainty, as wel...

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) stands out as one of the prevalent endocrine disorders affecting women in their reproductive years, impacting 8-13% of females as per World Health Organization (WHO) statistics. This condition has significant repercussions on a woman’s sense of self, mental well-being, and overall life quality. While individuals with PCOS often grapple with anxiety and sadness throughout the diagnosis and treatment phases, external factors ca...

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by decreased bone mineral density and destruction of the microarchitecture of bone structure. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between bone mineral density, vitamin D level and sleep quality in female patients with osteoporosis.Material and Method: This descriptive correlational study included a total of 318 women diagnosed with osteoporosis. The data were collected usin...