Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: We report a case of malignant hypercalcemia complicated by acute pancreatitis, in a patient whose cardiac insufficiency obliged us to use an unconventional therapeutic means: calcimimeticsCase Report: Mrs. Halima, 74 years old, had a history of arterial hypertension complicated by ischemic heart disease at the stage of heart failure. She consulted the emergency room for typical pancreatic pain, the biological workup found a lipasemia at 30 ...

Introduction: Obesity is rising worldwide and the number overweight or obese patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is increased and eating habits (EH) and physical activity (PA) play an important role on glycemic control and weight gain. The aim of the present study was to examine the EH and the exercise level in patients with T1DM and their relation to body weight.Methods: 126 patients with T1DM (55/126 males, 71/126 females) attending our outpa...

Objectives: The use of levothyroxine (LT4) treatment aiming to improve fertility in euthyroid women with positive thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb), is not supported by the available evidence, however the extent to which this is applied in clinical practice is unknown. The aim of the study was to document the demographic, work-related characteristics, and therapeutic choices of European physicians in the case of euthyroid infertile women positive for TPOAb.<p class="ab...

Introduction: Hypothalamic dysfunction (HD) during childhood can occur due to (treatment of) a suprasellar brain tumor. HD may not only result in pituitary dysfunction, but also in severe hyperphagia, decreased energy expenditure, diabetes insipidus with adipsia, disturbance of circadian rhythm, temperature dysregulation and behavioral problems. Currently there is no effective treatment for HD while HD has major impact on quality of life. To provide optimal care and to design ...

Women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) experience several physiological (weight gain, hirsutism, acne) and psychological challenges (emotional distress, anxiety, shame). This is particularly apparent in India where PCOS intersects with gender and patriarchal notions of womanhood (interfering with one’s marital prospects, compromising one’s ability to procreate). A young woman’s first source of support, therefore, is usually their mother. In Indi...

Introduction: It has been reported that patients with obesity and T2DM treated with oral semaglutide not only have a reduced total caloric input, but they also tend to reduce the proportion of fatty and sweet foodstuffs in an ad libitum diet. A modest improvement in the lipid profile of patients with obesity and T2DM treated with oral semaglutide has been reported, but its dependence on weight loss is not well established. We undertook to study the mediation effect of...

Objectives: To assess whether nutrition education via the Filipino Plate Method ‘Pinggang Pinoy’ will be effective in developing better meal planning skills and 2-Hour Post Prandial Blood Sugar levels (2h-PPBS), comparable to standard nutrition education as recommended by the ADA.Research design and method: The Filipino Plate Method ‘Pinggang Pinoy’ is a simple tool for nutrition advise and would only take approximately 15 minutes...

1. A 48 year old female was admitted to inpatient psychiatry with paranoid delusions, auditory hallucinations and subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act of Scotland. She had been diagnosed with Graves’ Disease 5 years previously having presented with anxiety and weight loss but had elected to refuse anti-thyroid drugs in favour of homeopathy and acupuncture. She refused any treatment for Graves’ Disease when admitted to Psychiatry even though floridly thyr...

Background: Liver transplantation for cancer is evolving offering new opportunities for selected Neuroendocrine Cancer patients in terms of improvements in survival and quality of life. According to the British Medical Association, good quality patient information is fundamental to effective, patient-centred, quality care. It rightly considers patients as partners in their care, empowering them to have a better understanding of their health or illness, to make...

In this presentation I will discuss various aspects of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. First of all, I will discuss that the epidemiology points towards a physiological underlying cause but I will also exhibit the differential diagnoses that should be addressed. Second, I will discuss preconception and gestational management of Graves’ disease, specifically focusing on new concepts regarding antithyroid drug choice, cessation and options in case of antithyroid drug fai...