Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Patients with secondary adrenal insufficiency have an excess mortality. Data concerning the influence of the glucocorticoid replacement regime on mortality is sparse.Objective: To investigate if the total daily dose of glucocorticoid replacement has an effect on mortality in patients with non-functioning pituitary adenoma (NFPA).Method: Patients with NFPA treated for hypopituitarism in the western region of Sweden were ...

Background: Patients with pituitary tumour live with life-long consequences of their disease. The first year after pituitary surgery represents a time period of symptoms, fear of tumour recurrence, existential concerns as well as extensive medical evaluations and decisions about hormone replacement. To increase wellbeing, a person-centred care practice up to 1 year after pituitary surgery covering self-management support, accessibility and continuity has been implemented and a...