Endocrine Abstracts

Liquorice is a sweetener found in many food products, soft drinks, snacks and herbal medicines. Liquorice ingestion is an uncommon cause of AME or pseudohyperaldosteronisim. The mechanism involves the inhibition of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type-2 by the active ingredient called glycyrrhizin, which leads to the uninhibited activation of mineralocorticoid receptors by cortisol. Confectionary products that contain liquorice are readily available in the European Union....

Background: Predictions estimate that the majority of the global population will be living with overweight and obesity by 2035. Due to its widespread use and ability to disseminate information, social media has a potentially prominent role in obesity care and education. Regulatory bodies issue ethical guidance on social media use. However, it is unknown how healthcare professionals’ (HCP) online activity affects people living with obesity. By exploring th...