Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The National Osteoporosis Guideline Group (NOGG) recommends determine BMD in patients who present an intermediate risk of osteoporotic fracture using the FRAX® tool, follow-up for low risk, and treatment for high risk. In 2011, 3163 BMD were performed in the Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León (CAULE). Since the cost for each BMD is 58.6* (BOCYL 31/01/2011), annual spending could rise to *185 352. The aim was to assess whether fracture risk calcu...

Introduction: Generously supported by IPSEN)-->Surgical treatment of pituitary adenomas (PA) may affect hormone situation.Objective: To evaluate the frequency of hypopituitarism and investigate the potential predictors of worsening or improving pituitary function after PA surgery.Methods: Retrospective analysis of all PA operated in our hospital between 2001 and 2010.<p class="abstext...

Introduction: Post-stroke hyperglycemia affects two-thirds of the patients during acute ischaemic stroke and it is associated with poorer outcomes. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences between the diabetic and non- diabetic patients that underwent an acute stroke.Methods: Retrospective descriptive study of patients admitted to the Acute Stroke Unit from January to June 2017, including blood parameters, glycemic treatment and 3 months outc...

Introduction: Thyroid antiperoxidase antibodies above the cut-off value (ATPO +) may increase the risk of maternal-foetal complications and could modify the treatment criteria. The aim of the study is to consider the impact of levothyroxine administration on maternal-foetal complications in ATPO+ pregnant women with delivery in 2016.Methods: In Leon’s health area (Spain), universal screening for gestational thyroid dysfunction is performed. ATPO + w...