Endocrine Abstracts

Increased waist circumference is a cardiovascular risk factor, currently we have the cutoff value of International Diabetes Federation (IDF) or by Latin-American standards; in Colombia has not studies where showing the relationship between increased waist circumference and the risk of diabetes. This study aims to show the relationship between increased waist circumference by IDF criteria or Latin-American criteria and the risk of diabetes.Methodology: Cr...

A 69-year-old patient with a history of hysterectomy 18 years ago due to apparent uterine myomatosis, who presents with a clinical picture of 6 months of evolution of a solid suprapubic mass without any other associated symptomatology. Normal vaginal cytology 3 years ago; Menarche at 16 years of age and obstetric history: G1P2V2(Twin).Physical examination: Indurated mass in the suprapubic region, mobile, not painful External atrophic genitalia; Vaginal e...

Background: Evidence has shown that the use of high doses of statins is associated with lower levels of LDL cholesterol and a decrease in cardiovascular events. Likewise, the use of high doses of statins may increase the risk of myopathy, elevation of liver enzymes, renal failure and cognitive alterations. We conducted a systematic review with a meta-analysis of all RCTs investigating the impact of atorvastatin and ezetimibe therapy on levels of LDL cholesterol vs high doses o...

Type 2 diabetes is considered a disease of epidemic proportions, its control is important to prevent macro and microvascular complications.This study aims to determine the factors associated with poor glycemic control, defined as HbA1c >7% in type 2 diabetic patients of cardiovascular risk program of the Central Hospital of National Police in ColombiaMethodology: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study, where it is performe...

Introduction: The 25hydroxyvitamin(OH)D deficiency has been linked to the risk of postmenopausal fractures and osteoporosis. In Colombia,the prevalence of 25(OH)vitaminD deficiency is high, reaching more than 53% of the total population. It can be stated that hip fracture is one of its most feared complications, with a high risk of mortality and morbidity,which can affect even osteopenic patients. The objective of this study is to assess modifications in hip T-score (using dua...