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ea0073aep543 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2021

Pituitary apoplexy secondary to anticoagulation for pulmonary thromboembolism

Inês Ferreira Barros , Ramos Rui , Almeida Rui , Marques Olinda

IntroductionPituitary apoplexy (PA) consists of acute infarction/hemorrhage of the gland, involving mostly a previously unrecognized adenoma. One of its most documented precipitating factors is anticoagulation in the context of acute coronary syndrome treatment. To our knowledge only one report described a PA secondary to anticoagulation for pulmonary thromboembolism.Case reportA 75-year-old men with known hy...

ea0070aep484 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2020

Flash glucose monitoring system: Impact on glycaemic control and body mass index in type 1 diabetes mellitus

Sá Juliana , Lopes Sara , Barbosa Mariana , Ferreira Barros Inês , Margarida Monteiro Ana , Fernandes Vera , Matos Catarina , Alves Marta , Lopes Pereira Maria , Marques Olinda , Joana Santos Maria

Background: The use of Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM) for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is rapidly increasing.Aims: To assess the longitudinal evolution of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and body mass index (BMI) with the use of FGM in patients with T1D; to determine predictive factors of benefit with the use of this technology.Materials and methods: Retrospective study of T1D patients, using FGM ≥6 months an...