Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Post-operative modification of the sense of smell has been suggested as contributing to the reduction in energy intake and weight loss achieved following bariatric surgery. The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of smell changes and their impact on weight loss five years after sleeve gastrectomy.Methods: This was a descriptive longitudinal study conducted at the obesity research unit of the National Institute of Nutrition in T...

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that may cause nutritional impairment. The aim of the present study was to assess differences in nutritional status and Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to disease activity.Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study, conducted among patients consulting the rheumatology department of La Rabta University hospital for RA. To as...

Introduction: Micronutrients are involved in numerous physiological processes at the cellular level. They play an essential role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, crucial for the brain’s optimal functioning. The aim of our study was to determine the association between micronutrient intake and brain function in type 2 diabetic patients using a validated questionnaire.Methods: A descriptive analysis was conducted on 115 type 2 diabetics. Each pa...

Introduction: Childhood obesity rates have globally increased in the last five decade. It is well known that eating habits are a crucial contributing factor. Our study aimed to understand the impact of dietary habits on this global issue.Methods: It was a comparative study including 50 obese children (G1) and 35 normal-weight children (G2) aged between 6 and 13 years old. Our study was conducted in the outpatient department of Bechir-Hamza Children’...

Introduction: Childhood obesity is influenced by various factors. Maternal health plays a crucial role in this public concern. We carried out our study aiming to uncover key insights into this relationship. Methods: It was comparative study in the outpatient department of Bechir-Hamza Children’s Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia, from December 26, 2022 to February 1, 2023. The study included 50 obese children (G1) and 35 normal-weight children (G2) aged be...

Introduction: Micronutrient deficiencies can contribute to the development or exacerbation of gastrointestinal disorders especially in type 2 diabetic patients. The aim of our study was to determine the effect micronutrient status on gastrointestinal symptoms in diabetic patients.Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study. We included 115 type 2 diabetics patients. A dietary survey was conducted for each patient to determine nutrient intake....

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of undernutrition among elderly diabetic patients in hospital.Patients and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study enrolling 100 patients aged ≥ 70 years who were hospitalized in ward A of the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis. The diagnosis of undernutrition was established according to the criteria proposed by HAS 2021.Results: The mean age of included patients was 73 y±2.4...

Introduction: Lower limb arterial disease (PAAD) is a serious complication of diabetes and is particularly common in patients at high cardiovascular risk. Its management in diabetic patients is a major public health problem, with sometimes tragic consequences for the patient. The objective of our work was to detect PAD in type 2 diabetics.Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 122 type 2 diabetics hospitalized at th...

Introduction: Protein-energy malnutrition appears frequently and early in course of chronic renal failure and represents a determining element of the morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to evaluate spontaneous food intake and to study the inflammatory profile of elderly people on hemodialysis.Materials and methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study involved 40 elderly hemodialysis subjects. All patients underwent a complete ...

Introduction: Macronutrient intake in cancer therapy is a controversial subject. Low protein intake could lead to malnutrition and cachexia. This can affect the response to chemotherapy. To date, there are no clinical studies to answer this question. The aim is to assess the influence of different macronutrient intakes in breast cancer patients on the digestive tolerance of chemotherapy.Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted ove...