Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Numerous thyroid function disturbances have been linked to the administration of growth hormone (GH) to GH-deficient patients. There have been reports of anything from increased energy expenditure and improved peripheral thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3) conversion to decreased thyrotropin (TSH) sensitivity to thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation and induction of hypothyroidism.Objective: GH has an impact on thyroid structu...

Background: In obese patients compared to non-obese subjects, serum immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (PTH) is higher and decreases with weight loss.Objectives: To find out if obesity affects the vitamin D endocrine system and if the resulting secondary hyperparathyroidism is linked to a decrease in urine calcium.Material and Methods: 25 healthy individuals were examined. Between the ages of 21-30 years, there were 13 obese people...

Background: We report a case of a 35-year-old male presenting with pituitary dysfunction secondary to an optochiasmal cavernoma.The gentleman was initially referred with gynaecomastia and biochemical tests consistent with secondary hypogonadism. On further questioning he also reported extremely lethargy, difficulties with weight loss and poor libido. Examination was consistent with features of hypogonadism with reduced body hair, bilateral gynaecomastia ...

BackgroundApart from long-term complications associated with diabetes(T2DM), the psychological impact also significantly contributes to poor outcomes in persons living with diabetes. An observational survey was undertaken to assess various physician-related factors that can help define “glycemic happiness” for persons living with T2DM.MethodsA prospective, multicentric, cross sectional, observationa...