Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Cancer is the result of genetic and epigenetic alterations generating uncontrolled cell growth. These molecular changes maintain an immunosuppressive microenvironment allowing tumor spread. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) are novel therapeutic strategies in cancer treatment, promoting anti-tumor response by boosting cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Despite their high effectiveness, they can trigger the activation of diverse autoimmune diseases in genetically predispos...

Objective: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICPI) have become an effective therapeutic option for certain advanced malignant tumours. Immune-related adverse events affecting thyroid function are among the most frequent toxicities. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of thyroid disorders in patients undergoing treatment with ICPI.Methods: Retrospective study including all patients treated with ICPI in our centre, from 07/2015 to 12/2017. Pati...

Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common microvascular complication in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), and the role of lipids in the development of this complication is still controversial. In this study we have analyzed the association between lipid levels at onset and during the follow-up and the subsequent development of DR.Methods: The cohort consists of 1132 patients with T1D who were diagnosed in Navarra between 1/1/1990 and ...

Introduction: The aim of our study was to evaluate the causes of thyrotoxicosis detected during pregnancy as well as to determine the prevalence of thyroid nodular disease (TND) in our population and which factors are associated with this condition.Methods: We performed a retrospective review of 1,760 patients between April 2014 and September 2017 remitted from the gynecology department due to thyroid dysfunction detected in the 9th week of pr...