Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The Oxford multidisciplinary thyroid eye disease (TED) clinic comprising an oculoplastic surgeon, rheumatologist and endocrinologist with access to orthoptics, neuroradiology and radiotherapy was established in 2013. The aim of the service is to facilitate rapid referral and treatment in a specialist centre in keeping with the Amsterdam Declaration. Early use of steroid sparing agents (SSA) and recently rituximab form part of the treatment regimen.<...

Background: Despite new, albeit draft, international guidelines there remains limited data and guidance on the non-cardiac obstetric management and outcomes in women with Turner Syndrome (TS).AIMS: This retrospective single centre audit aimed to assess the maternal and fetal outcomes in a large single centre cohort.METHODS: We identified 110 women under our care with TS. Of these, 28 women had attempted to achiev...

Introduction: The Oxford multidisciplinary thyroid eye disease (TED) clinic comprising an oculoplastic surgeon, rheumatologist and endocrinologist with access to orthoptics, neuroradiology and radiotherapy was established in 2013. The aim of the service is to facilitate rapid referral and treatment in a specialist centre in keeping with the Amsterdam Declaration. Early use of steroid sparing agents (SSA) and recently rituximab form part of the treatment regimen.<...

Introduction: Turner syndrome (TS) affects 1/1700 female, is due to total/partial lack of an X chromosome and besides short stature and gonadal dysgenesis, is associated with several comorbidities. No defined psychiatric condition has been related to TS. However, several case-reports have appeared in psychiatric literature, and TS is reported to be three times more prevalent in schizophrenia compared with the general female population.Aim: To evaluate th...

Introduction: The Oxford multidisciplinary thyroid eye disease (TED) clinic comprising an oculoplastic surgeon, rheumatologist and endocrinologist with access to orthoptics, neuroradiology and radiotherapy was established in 2013. The aim was to facilitate rapid referral and treatment in a specialist centre in keeping with Amsterdam Declaration. Early use of steroid sparing agents (SSA) and recently rituximab forms part of the treatment regimen.Methods: ...

Introduction: Whilst effective, targeted checkpoint inhibitor monoclonal antibodies are associated with immune-related adverse events including endocrinopathies. Increased licensed oncological indications for these agents raise the need for effective screening, monitoring and ongoing treatment of endocrinopathies. The aim of our study was to investigate potential predictive factors that may identify patients at risk of endocrinopathies....

Introduction: In 2015, a service evaluation of endocrine clinical nurse specialist (CNS) nurse led clinics (NLC) demonstrated they took on a variety of formats to meet local service and patient population requirements. Continuing professional development (CPD) is a fundamental and legal requirement of nursing practice. However, because of the introduction of NMC revalidation in 2016 and recent medicolegal developments such as confidentiality, duty of can...

Introduction: The risk of aortic dissection (AoD) is significantly increased (40 per 100,000/y) in women with Turner Syndrome (TS), but the clinical profile and management for those at risk are not well-established. To gain a better understanding, we present the experience of a single centre with multidisciplinary care, including dedicated cardiology, for management of TS in adulthood.Methods: Retrospective case-review of women develop...

Introduction: Whilst effective, targeted checkpoint inhibitor monoclonal antibodies are associated with immune-related adverse events including endocrinopathies. Increased licensed oncological indications for these agents raise the need for effective screening, monitoring and ongoing treatment of endocrinopathies. The aim of our study was to investigate potential predictive factors that may identify patients at risk of endocrinopathies....

Introduction: In 2015, a service evaluation of endocrine clinical nurse specialist (CNS) nurse led clinics (NLC) demonstrated they took on a variety of formats to meet local service and patient population requirements. Continuing professional development (CPD) is a fundamental and legal requirement of nursing practice. However, because of the introduction of NMC revalidation in 2016 and recent medicolegal developments such as confidentiality, duty of can...