Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0026p429 | Thyroid (non cancer) | ECE2011

The effect of age on thyroid function and diagnostic significance of TRH test in elderly people

Popovic-Pejicic S P P , Pejicic A P

The effect of age on thyroid function and hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis have been studied. The objective of the study was to examine: correlation between triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) hormone levels, thyroid antibodies and thyroglobulin levels and old age; capability of TSH and prolactin (PRL) response to TRH, in TRH test depending on age and gender of the examines. We have tested 125 subjects, classified in 4 group. First, cont...

ea0026p684 | Diabetes therapy | ECE2011

Impact of structured testing on level of glycemic control

Popovic-Pejicic S P P , Karlovic V K

Introduction: Clinical trials have show n that improved glycemic control reduces the incidence and progression of diabetes complications. One of the most important steps in diabetes treatment is to educate patients how to manage self monitorining blood glucose (SBGM) and adjust their life habits with their diabetes. A new diabetes management concept of structured testing is supported by Accu -Chek 360 View.Objectives: Assess the impact of structured test...