Endocrine Abstracts

Background: 3q29 microduplication syndrome is a very uncommon genetic disorder with fewer than 40 cases reported, although the wide and heterogenous clinical features make this syndrome hard to diagnose. This syndrome is clinically milder than the 3q29 microdeletion syndrome, which contributes to the high rate of underdiagnosed cases that may exist. Patients affected with this syndrome have a complex phenotype, with non-specific clinical features such as autism spectrum disord...

Aim: Evaluate results of bariatric surgery by using the Bariatric analysis and reporting outcome system (BAROS) scoring systemPatients and methods: Observational clinical study of consecutive cases of patients undergoing bariatric surgery in Reina Sofia University Hospital (Córdoba, Spain) and clinical follow-up in the Endocrinology service between January and December 2018. Statistical analysis performed with SPSS 24th version.<p class="abstext...

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a chronic inflammatory syndrome, with increased morbidity, mortality, and decreased quality of life. The publication of GLIM criteria has standardized the diagnosis of malnutrition. With these criteria, the nutritional status of patients with heart failure, who usually have normal weight, overweight or obesity, has acquired a new perspective, since malnutrition may affect the clinical evolution and prognosis of these patients.<p class="abs...