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ea0035p474 | Diabetes therapy | ECE2014

Is psychological support the missing ingredient in successful outcomes for pancreas transplantation: the importance of recognising and managing the ‘competitive patient'

Jackson Sue , Gleeson Kate , Smith Richard

Introduction: To date, psychological research on pancreatic transplantation has focused mainly on illness and quality of life. Research has been predominantly quantitative rendering it impossible to identify specific psychological issues faced by patients. Uniquely, this work considered post-transplant issues in the context of the pre-transplant psychological burden of patients with T1DM.Methods: 21 individuals with T1DM were interviewed (11 males; five ...

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ea0090p683 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2023

Association of Pituitary Adenoma (Pa)/Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumor (Pit-Net) and Cerebral Aneurysm: risk factors, peculiar features and management

Guaraldi Federica , Zoli Matteo , Nawabi Noah , Kilgallon John L. , Gori Davide , Asioli Sofia , Mazzatenta Diego , Richard Smith Tim

Rationale and aim: The incidence of intracranial aneurysms (IA) appears increased in patients with PAs/PitNETs. Changes in hemodynamics and vascular structure secondary to mass effect, inflammation, and hormonal changes (primarily, GH hypersecretion) have been suggested as risk factors. Study aim was to define typical features, timing of occurrence and treatment, and identify risk factors in patients with PA/PitNET and IA.Patients and methods: Data of 57...

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Is psychological support the missing ingredient in successful outcomes for pancreas transplantation: the importance of recognising and managing the ‘competitive patient'

Association of Pituitary Adenoma (Pa)/Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumor (Pit-Net) and Cerebral Aneurysm: risk factors, peculiar features and management

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