Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0049gp127 | Endocrine Tumours | ECE2017

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is associatied with liver inflammation: it’s time for prevention?

Russo Giorgio Ivan , Calogero Aldo E. , Morgia Giuseppe , Condorelli Rosita Angela , Vignera Sandro La

Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) has been frequently associated with an overall inflammation status, called “metaflammation”, including atherosclerosis and non-alcholic steatohepatitis (NASH), In this study we aimed to evaluate the relationship between intra-prostatic inflammation and NASH in a cohort of patients affected by BPH. Between January 2012 and January 2016, 132 consecutive patients with BPH-related lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) who underwent transurethral r...

ea0049ep35 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2017

Treatment of adrenal insufficiency with hydrocortisone dual-release formulation: glycometabolic profile and health-related quality of life

Mongioi Laura Maria , Condorelli Rosita Angela , Cimino Laura , La Vignera Sandro , Calogero Aldo Eugenio

Introduction: Treatment of adrenal insufficiency (AI) in the last years has been object of important changes due to the development of a dual-release preparation of hydrocortisone (Plenadren®). Hydrocortisone dual-release therapy contemplates a once-daily tablet that allows more closely mimicking the physiological circadian rhythm cortisol, thus avoiding overexposure.Objective: The aim of the study was to value effects of Plenadren administration on...