Endocrine Abstracts

We would like to present this fascinating case in the forthcoming BES meeting as an oral or poster presentation.A 65-year-old retired teacher was found on routine check up by her GP to be severely hypothyroid biochemically (TSH 70.89 mU/l (0.4–5.0) and fT4 7.5 pmol/l (12.0–23.0)).There were no symptoms suggestive of hypothyroidism whatsoever. She was full of energy, not gaining weight, not cold intolerant, not constipated...

Many patients continue complaining of subjective symptoms of hypothyroidism despite being on adequate doses of levothyroxine. There are about 14 studies involving T3+T4 combination including 7 which were rigorously conducted. Majority of them (11 studies) did not show any benefit of combination therapy. But our local experience has been a little different. We looked at small cohort of 15 patients who were on combination T3+T4 for more than 6 months and were asked...

Many patients continue complaining of subjective symptoms of hypothyroidism despite being on adequate doses of levothyroxine. There are about 14 studies involving T3+T4 combination including 7 which were rigorously conducted. Majority of them (11 studies) did not show any benefit of combination therapy. But our local experience has been a little different. We looked at small cohort of 15 patients who were on combination T3+T4 for more than 6 months and were asked...

Glucose is the primary source of energy for cells and its levels are tightly regulated by the hormone insulin. In people with diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t respond to insulin properly. Hyperglycemia can occur which carries high morbidity and mortality. Some common signs and symptoms include polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia and fatigue. Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state are serious medical emergencies ass...