Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Due to the association of hyperuricemia with conventional cardiovascular risk factors, it is difficult to determine whether uric acid is an independent risk factor for the development of renal failure. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between uric acid levels and kidney function in type 2 diabetics.Methods: This was a descriptive cross–sectional study carried out from March to September 2017 on 122 diabet...

Introduction: The main widespread type of diabetes are type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and secondary causes must always be assessed if there is any suspicion.Cushing Syndrom is one of the main causes of endocrine disorders causing diabetes, though it is rarely revealed by a ketosis.We herein report the case of inaugural ketosis in a patient with an iatrogenic Cushing Syndrom.ObservationA 27...

Lipid abnormalities are common in diabetic patients, increasing their cardiovascular risk. The aim of our study is to compare the lipid profile between type 1 and type 2 diabetics. This is a retrospective study of 100 patients, half of them have type 1 diabetes (group 1) and the other half have type 2 diabetes (group 2), hospitalized in department A of the National Institute of Nutrition of Tunis between January 2017 and June 2017. Type 2 diabetics were older than type 1 diabe...

IntroductionFacing the repeated failures of the medical management of obesity, bariatric surgery offers a promising therapeutic option in terms of achieving weight loss and metabolic benefits. Our study aimed to assess the impact of sleeve gastrectomy on uric acid metabolism in obese subjects.MethodsThis was a repeated retrospective cross-sectional study including 40 obese patients who were followed up at the...

IntroductionObesity is an undeniable global health problem that has taken on epidemic proportions in both developed and developing countries. Bariatric surgery offers a promising therapeutic option mostly in the face of frequent failures of dietary management of obesity. Our study aimed to describe the evolution of parameters of liver function after sleeve gastrectomy.MethodsIt was a retrospective study inclu...

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 a major global health problem that has reached alarming levels. We conducted our study to determine the influence of environmental factors on this international scourge. Methods: It was a comparative study involving 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’s Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia from...

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...