Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Thyroid disorders are the second most common endocrine disorders after diabetes mellitus. These disorders are associated with cardiovascular complications which increase morbidity and mortality in affected patients. The kidney normally plays an important role in the metabolism, degradation, and excretion of several thyroid hormones. The study sets out determine renal function in patients with goiter.Methodology: The study design was cross s...

Background: Self-care practices in patient living with diabetes are important to effectively prevent, manage, and limit complications associated with diabetes as patients spend more time alone than they spent with health care providers in managing their health conditions.Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate self-cate practices and their determinants in patients living with type 2 diabetes. Hence, this study aimed at assessing self-care practices an...

A 19-year-old male referred from the Ophthalmology clinic on account of staring gaze of 1 year, and an anterior neck swelling which was noticed 3 months before presentation. Anterior neck progressively increased in size. It was not painful. No history of dysphagia, voice changes or yellowness of the eyes. There was positive history of heat intolerance, weight loss despite increased appetite, irritability, restlessness, palpitations and hyperdefeacation. No history of exposure ...

Introduction: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing worldwide. As a result, there is also an increased incidence of complications of diabetes at the clinics and emergency rooms. This study seeks to know the proportion of medical admissions due to diabetes-related causes, to determine the pattern of DM-related admissions, assess the pattern and outcome of diabetic foot syndrome (DMFS) and their determinants.<strong...

Introduction: The number of people with type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. Currently, 415 million adults have diabetes worldwide and It has been projected that this will increase to 642 million people by 2040. Several important risk factors have been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, the most important of which is excess body weight.This study set out to determine the blood glucose levels of people in a semi...

Introduction: The number of people with type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. Currently, 415 million adults have diabetes worldwide and It has been projected that this will increase to 642 million people by 2040. Several important risk factors have been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, the most important of which is excess body weight.This study set out to determine the blood glucose levels of people in a semi...

Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide and people with diabetes have a 12–25% lifetime risk of developing a foot ulcer. This develops as a result of neuropathy, ischemia or both and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study set out to determine the proportion and causes of diabetes related admissions and characterize the diabetic cases who presented with foot ulcer.Methodology: This was a r...

Introduction: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, with majority of the patients presenting for the first time with complications. We set out to determine the renal function of type 2 DM patients presenting in our facility.Method: A cross sectional study involving 50 type 2 diabetes patients. At presentation to the DM clinic, these were interviewed using a structured questio...

Introduction: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an endocrine disorder due to deficient adrenal corticosteroid synthesis inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It is characterized by reduced negative feedback inhibition of cortisol with or without alteration in adrenal mineralocorticoid and androgen secretion. Ninety percent of cases of CAH is due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency. Classical CAH presents in new-born or in early childhood with ambiguous genitalia and/or sa...

Introduction: The prevalence of type 2 Diabetes is increasing worldwide. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, hence the need for early identification of risk factors. This study therefore aimed to determine the overall knowledge of the participants about Diabetes Mellitus and to assess its risk factors.Method: A cross sectional survey of 118 staff of three secondary schools in Owo was conducted using a structured self-administered q...