Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and Interleukin-6 (IL-6) are potent immunomodulators and proinflammatory cytokines displaying varied functions. Apart from monocytes/macrophages, they are also produced by the cells in female reproductive tract. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the commonest endocrine disorder amongst women of reproductive age group. Several polymorphisms in the promoter region of the gene TNF-α, IL-6 and Leptin receptors ...

Introduction: Graves’ disease (GD) is one of the commonest organ specific autoimmune thyroid disease. Surgical thyroidectomy is one of the definitive treatment modalities. Autoimmunity has been implicated as one of the main cause of GD. In this context, we set out study the role of Pro- inflammatory cytokines in GD.Material and methods: This prospective case-control study was conducted on surgically managed GD patients. Institutional ethical committ...

Introduction: Taking a photograph of self alone or with a group called Selfie, has become modern day rage with spurt in smart phone technology. It has catapulted from a hobby in to psychiatric ailment, especially amongst teens and young adults. Though, it is considered as a psychiatric aberration keeping them aloof from social interactions, we observed an inadvertent advantage in this habit. In this context, we present some intriguing findings through this study.<p class="...