Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: The prevalence and incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) are increasing at all ages, including older populations. Several studies have shown that elderly diabetics have impaired cognitive function compared to age-matched non-diabetics, as well as a higher risk of dementia. In the current study we aimed to analyze relationship between microalbuminuria and cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.Material and Methods: One hun...

Introduction: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased prevalence of insulin resistance and related disorders. Endothelial dysfunction and chronic inflammation are early findings in the atherosclerotic process. Elevated serum levels of uric acid may reflect low-grade chronic inflammation. But there are controversial data whether increased the uric acid level in PCOS patients. This study was aimed to examine the relationship between uric acid, lipoprotein l...