Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Blood transfusion is critical for survival in Thalassemia major. Hypertransfusion therapy increased the frequency of complications due to iron overload. The aim of this study was evaluation of endocrine disturbances in patients with thalassemia major older than 10 years old.Materials and methods: Fifty six patients with thalassemia major greater than 10 years enrolled. Patients have been examined to determine their pubertal status and stand...

Hyperemesis gravidarum is characterized by prolonged, severe nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy that. It occurs in about 1.5% of pregnancies and is more common in Asian women than in white women. Many patients do not need anti thyroid drugs, except in patients with severe nausea and vomiting and thyroid dysfunction after 18–20 weeks of pregnancy.Material and methods: One hundred and thirty-five patients with hyperemesis gravidarum whom admitted ...