Endocrine Abstracts

Metabolic Syndrome (Met S), is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, the presence of 1 or 2 components of the (MetS) increases overall mortality compared with the absence of any component of the (MetS). Epidemiological studies have shown that low testosterone is associated with MetS. While testosterone levels decline with age, Estradiol (E2) levels remain relatively stable resulting in a decreased testosterone: E2 ratio (T:E), Whether th...

Background: Subclinical hypothyroidism is a common thyroid disorder. Although there is a recognized association between thyroid disease and diabetes mellitus, there is no definite answer as to whether screening for subclinical hypothyroidism is necessary in patients with type 2 diabetes.Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in women with type 2 diabetes in Egypt.Patients and methods: women with type 2 ...