Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an endocrine disorder due to deficient adrenal corticosteroid synthesis inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It is characterized by reduced negative feedback inhibition of cortisol with or without alteration in adrenal mineralocorticoid and androgen secretion. Ninety percent of cases of CAH is due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency. Classical CAH presents in new-born or in early childhood with ambiguous genitalia and/or sa...

A 19-year-old male referred from the Ophthalmology clinic on account of staring gaze of 1 year, and an anterior neck swelling which was noticed 3 months before presentation. Anterior neck progressively increased in size. It was not painful. No history of dysphagia, voice changes or yellowness of the eyes. There was positive history of heat intolerance, weight loss despite increased appetite, irritability, restlessness, palpitations and hyperdefeacation. No history of exposure ...

Introduction: The prevalence of type 2 Diabetes is increasing worldwide. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, hence the need for early identification of risk factors. This study therefore aimed to determine the overall knowledge of the participants about Diabetes Mellitus and to assess its risk factors.Method: A cross sectional survey of 118 staff of three secondary schools in Owo was conducted using a structured self-administered q...

Introduction: The number of people with type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. Currently, 415 million adults have diabetes worldwide and It has been projected that this will increase to 642 million people by 2040. Several important risk factors have been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, the most important of which is excess body weight.This study set out to determine the blood glucose levels of people in a semi...

Introduction: The number of people with type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. Currently, 415 million adults have diabetes worldwide and It has been projected that this will increase to 642 million people by 2040. Several important risk factors have been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, the most important of which is excess body weight.This study set out to determine the blood glucose levels of people in a semi...

Background: The mortality from COVID-19 is higher in DM patients compared to the general population. Hence, it is highly desirable that diabetic patients are vaccinated against COVID-19 infection in order to reduce their risk of contracting the disease and having devasting consequences from the infection.Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the willingness of type 2 DM patients to accept COVID-19 vaccine and the factors that influence their decisio...

Background and objective: Diabetes mellitus is assuming worldwide increase with Doctors not being an exception. This study was carried out among Doctors in Ondo State South West Nigeria to assess 10 years risk of developing Diabetes using the Finish Diabetes Association assessment form.Subjects, materials and method: This is a cross sectional study carried out in March 2019 at the Ordinary General Meeting. Two hundred and two (202) Doctors were screened ...