Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy is not uncommon (1). Early recognition and intervention are essential to avoid any adverse pregnancy outcomes however caution must be exercised while interpreting the thyroid functions during pregnancy to avoid any unnecessary treatment.Case report: 32-year female with was referred to the combined antenatal clinic for review following an abnormal thyroid function tests during pregnancy. She had no known medi...

IntroductionHyponatraemia is the most common electrolyte abnormality encountered within the inpatient setting and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and length of hospital stay. It compromises a spectrum of symptoms, from being asymptomatic to varying degrees of neurological disturbances including gait abnormalities with increased risk of falls, confusion and rarely seizures. This is of particular relevance in the midst of an aging populat...