Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of childbearing females and, up to 20% in specific ethnic populations (i.e. South Asians and Hispanics). It is linked with a higher prevalence of obesity and metabolic dysfunction, resulting in increased risk for dyslipidaemia, impaired glucose tolerance, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases.Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients diagnosed with PCOS (n</em...

Introduction: Adrenal insufficiency (AI) requires lifelong steroid replacement therapy, traditionally with hydrocortisone (HC), which, taken in divided doses, mimics the normal daytime cortisol profile. Prednisolone, with its longer duration of action, presents a cost-effective, once-daily alternative, yet its comparative efficacy and safety profile in AI management still need to be explored. Therefore, the current study aims to assess the metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes...