Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The circadian clock controls numerous aspects of mammalian physiology across the 24 hour day, including lipid and glucose metabolism. Disruption of the core circadian gene CLOCK is associated with the development of obesity, diabetes and the metabolic syndrome in mice. Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at increased risk of developing diabetes, dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship o...

Introduction: Identification and treatment of central hypothyroidism in hypopituitarism is crucial particularly in patients with significant lethargy under consideration for GH replacement. Early Identification of TSH deficiency can be challenging particularly when both the TSH and fT4 lie within the normal range.Methods: 26 362 TFTs derived from ambulatory community dwelling individuals represented the control group. TFTs from 227 patients with a putati...

Introduction: Identification and treatment of central hypothyroidism in hypopituitarism is crucial particularly in patients with significant lethargy under consideration for GH replacement. Early Identification of TSH deficiency can be challenging particularly when both the TSH and fT4 lie within the normal range.Methods: 26 362 TFTs derived from ambulatory community dwelling individuals represented the control group. TFTs from 227 patients wi...