Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: NAFLD has become the leading cause of liver disease in the Western world and has a strong association with obesity and diabetes. There are no studies of NAFLD in pregnant women.Methods: Pregnant volunteers (n=57) were recruited in the first or third trimester and evaluated for the presence of NAFLD using abdominal ultrasound scans using accepted criteria. Liver biopsies were not performed since this invasive procedure would present u...

Objective: Obesity is a major problem in pregnancy. Obesity has been associated with decreased vitamin D levels, diabetes and reproductive risks. Women were followed through pregnancy with frequent blood samples to determine any differences between lean and obese subjects. We present data on vitamin D levels through gestation in these subjects.Methods: Normal pregnant women at 6–9 weeks GA provided blood samples every 2 weeks and body weights were r...

Background and aims: Use of potassium iodide (PI) supplements during gestation in mild to moderate iodine deficiency areas remains a controversial issue.Objective: Comparing the pharmacological effect of iodized salt versus iodide potassium supplements on the maternal thyroid function and neurodevelopment (Bayley Scales) of the progeny.Methods: One hundred and thirty one pregnant women were included from the first trimester (below ...