Endocrine Abstracts

Objectives: Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (US-FNAC) technique has the advantage of obtaining tissue for cytological examination. The diagnostic yield may depend on factors related to both technical aspects and the lesions sampled. However, the variability between experienced and inexperienced physicians in obtaining adequate cytological sample has not been specifically studied previously. The aim of the study was to determine whether there is a difference in ...

Introduction: Increased mean platelet volume (MPV) is an independent risk factor for thromboembolism, stroke and myocardial infarction. In this study we tried to emphasize the importance of gender difference in evaluation of relationship between MPV and serum biochemical parameters in type 2 diabetic patients.Methods: A total of 509 patients with diabetes mellitus who hospitalized due to several causes were retrospectively evaluated. Age, gender, other c...

Introduction: Rhabdomyolysis is usually attributed to trauma. However, there is an association of rhabdomyolysis with hyperosmolar states. It is also important to realize that hyperosmolar coma can be the presenting complaint of a diabetic seeking medical attention for the first time. In this case-report we aimed to present a patient with acute kidney injury due to rhabdomyolysis and hyperosmolar state.Case report: Forty nine-year-old black male patient ...

Introduction: Tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) belongs to TNF family and is released from inflammatory cells. It has been reported that TWEAK has several biological actions ranging from cell proliferation to stimulation of apoptosis. In in vitro studies, it was reported that TWEAK has alleviating effect on insulin resistance in hepatocytes. TWEAK decreases insulin resistance induced by TNF-a through activation of phosphatase 2A pathway in a...