Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The National Osteoporosis Guideline Group (NOGG) recommends determine BMD in patients who present an intermediate risk of osteoporotic fracture using the FRAX® tool, follow-up for low risk, and treatment for high risk. In 2011, 3163 BMD were performed in the Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León (CAULE). Since the cost for each BMD is 58.6* (BOCYL 31/01/2011), annual spending could rise to *185 352. The aim was to assess whether fracture risk calcu...

Introduction: Generously supported by IPSEN)-->Surgical treatment of pituitary adenomas (PA) may affect hormone situation.Objective: To evaluate the frequency of hypopituitarism and investigate the potential predictors of worsening or improving pituitary function after PA surgery.Methods: Retrospective analysis of all PA operated in our hospital between 2001 and 2010.<p class="abstext...

Introduction: Post-stroke hyperglycemia affects two-thirds of the patients during acute ischaemic stroke and it is associated with poorer outcomes. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences between the diabetic and non- diabetic patients that underwent an acute stroke.Methods: Retrospective descriptive study of patients admitted to the Acute Stroke Unit from January to June 2017, including blood parameters, glycemic treatment and 3 months outc...

Background: Bariatric Surgery (BS) is an effective treatment for the metabolic control of obese patients. One of its purposes is to improve the lipid profile and reduce cardiovascular risk.Aims: • To determine the changes in lipid profile and other cardiovascular risk factors before and one year after BS.• To assess differences in lipid parameters depending on the surgical procedure used.• To a...

Introduction: Thyroid antiperoxidase antibodies above the cut-off value (ATPO +) may increase the risk of maternal-foetal complications and could modify the treatment criteria. The aim of the study is to consider the impact of levothyroxine administration on maternal-foetal complications in ATPO+ pregnant women with delivery in 2016.Methods: In Leon’s health area (Spain), universal screening for gestational thyroid dysfunction is performed. ATPO + w...