Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Bariatric surgery has important metabolic complications such as bone mass loss.Goal: To assess bone mineral density (BMD) after Roux-en-Y gastric by-pass (RYGB) in patients under standard calcium and vitamin D supplementation.Method: In patients with morbid obesity submitted to RYGB, we measured BMD with a dual X-ray densitometer. Using World Health Organization (WHO) criteria’s, values were compared with young c...

Background: Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is considered to be more frequent among patients with metabolic syndrome. Previous studies have suggested to perform a routine screening for CS in obese patients; however, more recent reports only recommend a case-finding approach in patients with uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension, despite appropriate treatment.Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of unsuspected CS in morbidly obese...

Background: Heart failure (HF) has a rising incidence and is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. Serum NT-proBNP and systolic ejection fraction correlate with the severity and prognosis of this condition. The nutritional evaluation of patients with HF, who usually have normal weight, overweight or obesity, has acquired a novel approach due to the incorporation of novel techniques (bioelectrical impedance, nutritional ultrasonography), and functional tests.<p clas...