Endocrine Abstracts

Although the vast majority of thyroid nodules are benign, evaluation by ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy is usually necessary to exclude underlying malignancy. Partially in recognition of reported variability in FNA sensitivity and specificity, the 2007 British Thyroid Association (BTA) guidelines recommended two benign results 3–6 months apart to exclude neoplasia. The 2014 BTA guidance states that a second FNA is not required for nodules with benign...

Background: Obesity is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Bariatric surgery is considered to be the most effective treatment option for weight reduction in obese patients with and without type 2 diabetes.Aims: To evaluate changes in lipoproteins, insulin resistance, mediators of systemic and vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction following Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery in obese patients with a...

Background: Obesity is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Bariatric surgery is considered to be the most effective treatment option for weight reduction in obese patients with and without type 2 diabetes.Aims: To evaluate changes in lipoproteins, insulin resistance, mediators of systemic and vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction following Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery in obese patients with a...