Endocrine Abstracts

Vitamin D and calcium are necessary for proper modelling and remodelling of osseous tissue and optimal bone mass depends on their appropriate supplementation.Aim of study, materials and methods: The goal of the study was an evaluation of serum vitamin D concentrations (vit. D) in 106 healthy women, aged 20–30 years plus a monthly evaluation – for 3 months – of the effects of calcium (500 mg) and vit. D (1500 IU) administration in women wit...

Adiponectin is a soluble protein produced solely by matured adipocytes. Adipogenesis contributes to the pathogenesis of GO in many ways including a direct effect on proptosis due to increased volume of mature adipocytes.The aim of the study was to estimate an influence of immunosupresive and anti-inflammatory treatment using systemic corticotherapy combined with orbital radiotherapy on serum adiponectin level in GO patients. The study was accepted by Eth...