Endocrine Abstracts

SARS-CoV2 can induce multiple immunological and endocrinological changes. Diabetes and thyroid disorders tend to coexist in patients. Both conditions involve a dysfunction of the endocrine system. Thyroid disorders can have a major impact on glucose control. On one hand, thyroid hormones contribute to the regulation of carbohydrate metabolism and pancreatic function, and on the other hand, diabetes affects thyroid function tests to variable extents. SARS-CoV-2 uses ACE2 recept...

Autoimmune thyroid disease is the common autoimmune disorders. It is more commonly in women. 2% to 4% of women and up to 1% of men are affected worldwide The prevalence increases with advancing age. Detection and quantification of the antibody titers help in establishing an autoimmune etiology.Objectives: We study the prevalence of thyroid hormone dysfunction especially TSH and positive anti-TPO antibody titers in patients suspect for thyroid-related dis...