Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Iron overload disorders (IOD) are associated with a higher occurrence of unbalanced calcium (Ca)-phosphorous (P) metabolism, including hypoparathyroidism (HPT). However, data about prevalence and presentation of HPT in this setting are scanty. A Ca/P ratio <2.32 has been proposed to detect HPT in the general population.Aim: To characterize Ca-P homeostasis, particularly the prevalence of HPT, in a cohort of adult patients with IOD compare...

Background: Empty sella (ES), the herniation of the subarachnoid space within sella associated with a variable flattening of the pituitary gland, is classified as primary (PES) or secondary (SES) on the basis of etiological factors.Aim: To assess the differences between PES and SES in terms of pituitary function.Methods: Clinical, radiological and hormonal data were retrospectively extrapolated from the records of 85 patients with ...

Background: ED is highly prevalent in HIV-infected men. T leads sexual behavior in men, but preliminary data suggests that ED is poorly related to serum T in HIV--infected men.Aim: To explore the relationship between sexual function and gonadal function in young/middle-aged HIV-infected men.Methodology: Prospective, cross-sectional, observational study on HIV-infected men (age <50 years). Serum TT was assessed by the gold stand...