Endocrine Abstracts

Hyponatraemia is the commonest electrolyte disturbance among inpatients. Prompt diagnosis and management of the underlying cause is important. A 49-year-old Caucasian male presented to the emergency department with a two-day history of fever, altered mental status, vomiting, diarrhoea and postural dizziness. A rapid point of care RT-PCR test resulted positive for the SARS-CoV-2. A provisional diagnosis was presented of COVID-19 encephalopathy. The patient was usually fit and w...

Introduction: Ongoing advancements in the treatment of malignancy has witnessed an increasing use in new immunotherapies, including immune checkpoint inhibitors. Immune-related endocrinopathies affect around 10% of patients treated with checkpoint inhibitors. Common endocrinopathies include thyroid disease and hypophysitis.Aim: Baseline monitoring test for endocrine disorder in patients started on immunotherapy for cancer treatment and implementation of ...