Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Thyroid eye disease (TED) affects 25% of patients with Graves’ disease (GD). GD affects nearly 1% of pregnancies. However, data on TED incidence, course, management and outcome in pregnancy are limited.Aims: To describe the prevalence, course and outcomes of TED in pregnant females.Methods: A retrospective analysis of electronic health records was conducted in a sp...

Background: Diabetic neuropathy, especially distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN), is a common but under-recognized problem among people living with diabetes, particularly in developing countries. Aims: We aimed to describe the clinical characteristics, associated factors, treatment practices, outcomes and impact of DSPN among Sri Lankan adults living with diabetes.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at the Diabetes Clinic of National Hospita...

Background: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the commonest cause of secondary hypertension. Reported prevalence is about 30% in hypertensive population. Success of screening for PA in general practice (GP) is unknown. Expected challenges include laboratory access, transport issues and interfering medications.Aims: We aimed to report prevalence of PA in a large primary care cohort, the correlation between GP and in-hospital ARR and to assess if a change in r...

Introduction: Selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) and aromatase inhibitors (AIs) potentially increase endogenous gonadotrophin and testosterone secretion in men. They are used off-label in men with hypogonadism and/or infertility. There is a lack of guidance on using these agents in men with secondary hypogonadism, though these agents are widely used in these people as a cheaper alternative to gonadotrophins. Methods: Systematic search was co...