Endocrine Abstracts

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is an important part of diabetes management but only provides a snapshot view of the blood sugar at that point in time. Technology such as Freestyle Libre and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) provides blood glucose readings and trends whilst omitting the more traditional method of multiple daily blood testing, and they have been reported in clinical trials to reduce hypoglycaemia, and improve blood sugar management day to day...

Background: Patients with adrenal incidentaloma (AI) and autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS) show a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and an increased prevalence and incidence of cardiovascular events. Furthermore, some recent data suggest that in these patients, the cardiovascular mortality is also increased. Unfortunately, to date, the diagnosis of ACS is still a matter of debate, and, therefore, it is still not possible to reliably predict the effect of the rec...

Objective: To systematically review and meta-analyze the best available evidence regarding the effect of vitamin D supplementation, either as monotherapy or in combination with protein and exercise, on sarcopenia indices (muscle strength, muscle mass, muscle performance).Materials and methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in Medline, Cochrane Central, and Scopus databases, up to December 31st, 2018. Data were expressed as standardized ...

Introduction: The maximum period of bisphosphonate use has not been determined, as their long-term appliance has been associated with adverse effects, such as osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and atypical femoral fractures (AFF).The aim of this study was to systematically present existent data regarding the effect of bisphosphonate discontinuation on fracture risk and bone mineral density (BMD).Methods/design: MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE...

Introduction: Data on the effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and tibolone on lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, are heterogeneous and conflicting. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of HRT and tibolone on Lp(a) concentrations in post-menopausal women.Methods/design: MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE and Cochrane databases were searched (up to February 2016). Two researchers identified randomized...

Background: Luteinizing hormone (LH) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) act on the same receptor, activating different signal transduction pathways. The role of LH or hCG addition to follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) as well as menopausal gonadotropins (hMG) in controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) is debated.Aim: To compare FSH+LH, or FSH+hCG or hMG vs FSH alone on COS outcomes.Design: A meta-analysis according to PRISMA state...

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with the development of some cancers and in vitro 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25D) reduces cell proliferation. We suggest that modification of tissue specific immune responses, as a consequence of local synthesis of 1,25D, may be key. To assess the impact of serum 25D on the risk of bladder cancer we conducted a systematic review. To test our hypothesis, expression of vitamin D signalling components and the synthesis of 1,25D were exa...

Background: There is a complex interaction between psychosocial factors and type 1 diabetes (T1D) resulting in compromised diabetes management and suboptimal glycemic control. Individuals with T1D are at increased risk of developing depression and anxiety. Screening for psychosocial risk factors from diagnosis of T1D has been recommended. International standard is integrated care by a multidisciplinary team.Objective: We performed a systematic review and...

Context: Identification of risk factors predicting relapse in patients with hyperthyroidism of Graves’ disease after the first cycle with standard thyreostatic therapy [ATD] is important to guide therapeutic options.Objective: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to study predictors for risk of relapse after the first treatment episode with ATD in patients with Graves’ disease induced hyperthyroidism.Data so...

Background: The concept of testosterone (T) supplementation (TS) as a new anti-obesity medication in men with testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS) is emerging.Aim: To systematically review and meta-analyze available observational and register studies reporting data on body composition in studies on TS in TDS.Methods: An extensive Medline Embase and Cochrane search was performed including the following words: ‘testosterone&#1...