Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Acute ischaemic stroke is a stressful condition in which there is marked increase in the production of cortisol. In the past adrenal insufficiency in critically ill patients had been shown to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. To date there is no study performed to determine its prevalence among patients with acute ischaemic stroke.Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of relative adrenal insu...

Introduction: Refined carbohydrates, which constitute the staple diet in most cultures may exaggerate postprandial responses in term of insulin, free fatty acid and vascular function. These changes may contribute the onset of metabolic syndrome and diabetes among those at high risk of developing these diseases.Objective: To determine the postprandial insulin, free fatty acids levels and endothelial function responses in healthy subjects to two different ...