Endocrine Abstracts

Background and aims: Adipocytokines produced by adipose tissue cells, and their action is often systemic in nature. Connection of some adipocytokines (resisttin) with the development of autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes (T1DM) is a perspective view. Therefore, the aim of study was to assess the association between adipocytokines (resisttin, adiponectin) and content of fat mass in T1DM.Materials and methods: Ninety-five patients with T1DM (60 wo...

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...

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a result of overproduction of parathyroid hormone with pathologically changed parathyroid glands (PTG) and calcium-phosphorus metabolism disorders. Until now, PHPT is often detected late (in countries where there is no screening for hypercalcemia), when there are irreversible complications it manifested.Materials and methods: One hundred and nine patients with PHPT (mean age: 52.2±8.7 year...

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...