Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Treating life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with a pH of <6.9 is extremely challenging and often refractory to treatment using standard fixed dose insulin DKA management protocols which may not work effectively at this low pH because of increased insulin resistance. I.v. bicarbonate (HCO3) use in this situation can be considered but remains controversial due to the risk of significant side effects as well as limited evidence in literature. ...

Background: The short- and long-term clinical outcome of patients receiving radioactive iodine treatment (RAI) differs in various studies. There is little consensus regarding the most appropriate dose of RAI to be administered. The range of activities currently prescribed varies between 200 and 800 MBq, with majority of patients receiving 400–600 MBq. In our centre, all patients receive a standard fixed dose of 400 MBq.Aim: To assess the cure rate w...