Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Low bone density is a frequent finding in both women and men of older age. There is not enough data about bone density in younger adults and especially men. In this study we measured bone density in healthy males per decade of age.Method: We measured bone density (BMD), T-score, Z-score and body mass index (BMI) in 1902 healthy men, age 20–59 years old. The study population was divided into four groups according to th...

Introduction: Insulin resistance has been found to be higher in hypertensive subjects. Whether this is also true in prehypertension is controversial. We examined both insulin resistance and lipidemic profile in subjects with prehypertension.Methods: 214 outpatients (119 men and 97 women) of Greek origin were divided into two groups: i) prehypertensive and ii) control group. These groups were tested for insulin resistance using the HOMA-index, as well as ...

Background: Acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, and subarachnoid hemorrhage are common diagnoses of patients in Critical Care Units, which often lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Patients with brain damage experience wide glucose fluctuation, with episodes of hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia has traditionally been associated with poor clinical outcomes after brain injury.Objectives: To evaluate the effects of intensive versus conventional glucose ...

Introduction: Extended Forsteo® Observational Study (ExFOS), a multinational, non-interventional, prospective, observational study, designed to evaluate fractures, back pain (BP), adherence and health-related quality of life (QoL) in teriparatide (TPTD) treated patients, based on the extension of treatment duration (24 months) and the addition of new indications (glucocorticoid-induced and male osteoporosis) was compared with EFOS.Methods...