Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in the ambulatory setting. Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, imaging of the parathyroid glands is performed locally with a combination of ultrasound scan (USS) and sestamibi/single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT CT) to localise a parathyroid adenoma prior to surgery.Method: Data was collected on patients undergoing parathyroid surge...

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in the ambulatory setting. Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, imaging of the parathyroid glands is performed locally with a combination of ultrasound scan (USS) and sestamibi/single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT CT) to localise a parathyroid adenoma prior to surgery.Method: Data was collected on patients undergoing parathyroid surge...

Background: Prior to 2014 Portsmouth patients with Turners syndrome (TS) were seen in a variety of endocrine clinics. Screening investigations e.g. cardiac echo, necessitated further appointments. The Turners Syndrome Support Society (TSSS) recommend that ladies should be under the care of a specialist multi-disciplinary TS clinic, equipped to manage the specific medical problems associated with the syndrome.Innovation: Portsmouth Endocrine Department es...

Introduction: The possibility of progression of subclinical hyperthyroidism (SH) to overt hyperthyroidism (OH) is a critical point in deciding whether to treat this situation.The aim of this study is to evaluate the rate of progression of SH to OH and the factors influencing this outcome.Methods/design: This is a retrospective study at an endocrine referral service in Northern Greece. Data from patients with SH diagnosed between 19...

Introduction: Low levels of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D [25(OH)D] have been recognized as a new cardiovascular disease risk factor. Conflicting data exist regarding the effect of statins on 25(OH)D levels and glucose metabolism.Methods/design: This was an open-label randomized prospective comparative study evaluating the effects of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin at equivalent doses on 25(OH)D levels, glucose homeostasis and systemic inflammation in non-diabetic ...