Endocrine Abstracts

Background and aim: Hypersomatotropism is known to be associated with musculoskeletal disorders, particularly, osteoporosis and increased fracture rates. However controversial data about the effects of acromegaly on bone mineral density (BMD) have been published. The aim of our research was to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with hypersomatotropism.Materials and methods: The study included 66 patients (20 men, 44 women) with hypersomatotr...

The rapidly increasing epidemic of obesity is one of the most challenging dilemmas facing endocrinologists all over the world today. The aim of our research was within the framework of the National Campaign ‘Early Detection and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus’ to evaluate the prevalence of obesity and overweight in the Belarusian population.Materials and methods: The Campaign involved opportunistic screening of individuals applying to th...