Endocrine Abstracts

Measuring of goiter by ultrasonography is one of the generally accepted methods for iodine nutrition assessment. Discordance between previously used and lately proposed thyroid volume (TV) reference values (TVRV) is the subject of discussion and makes it difficult to properly interpret the effects of iodine prophylaxis.Aim: To establish TVRV for Polish schoolchildren population.Material and methods: 2903 schoolchildren aged 6–...

Objectives: The interaction between genetic predisposing factors and environmental triggers is crucial for the development of HT. In last decades, the steady rise in frequency of HT in developed countries pointed to a strong influence of changing environmental factors, including increased pollution. Air pollutants, like dioxins and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, are ligands of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR). This ligand-activated transcription factor, involved in pollu...

Introduction: The global impact of COVID-19 has been unprecedented. Specific recommendations for the management of neuroendocrine disorders in the pandemic were rapidly released by Endocrine experts. To comply with COVID rules, NET patients, due to attend the endocrine unit in March 2020 for Somatostatin analogue therapy, were rapidly identified. 25 vulnerable patients had urgent domiciliary administration arranged. Other patients were taught to self-inject. Postal surveys wer...

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the delivery of health services. Here we review the patient perspective, on rapid changes in treatment delivery of testosterone preparations instituted in the first wave of the pandemic.Methods: 49 hypogonadal male patients were identified as attenders to the Endocrine unit for Nebido™ injection. They were temporarily switched to testosterone gel to rapidly comply with COVID rules. 8 weeks...

Introduction: The response to SARS-CoV-2 lead to interventions to mitigate the pandemic. We retrospectively analysed the effect of changes on key NET services. These included: change in clinic media, absolute change in numbers for endoscopy and bronchoscopy, nuclear imaging, SSA administration and PRRT numbers compared with 2019.Method: The NET database was analysed. Endoscopy rates on a monthly basis were reviewed. Two bespoke postal patient surveys wer...

Background and objectives: Ineffective communication is one of the leading causes of medical errors and patient dissatisfaction. We implemented an initiative for dynamic endocrine tests to enhance communication with primary care colleagues and patients.Methods: We introduced a comprehensive system of organising dynamic tests, structured documentation, weekly endocrine meeting to discuss the results and standardised escalation process for suspected abnorm...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the contraceptive practice and sociodemographic determinants of employment of contraceptive methods among sexually active women.Design and methods: A randomly selected representative sample of 4542 women aged 15–49 years from the Hungarian population participated in a prospective web-based and postal questionnaire survey. Women completed self-report questionnaires on sociodemographic characteri...

Introduction: Clinical studies revealed an increased incidence of migraine attacks in conditions with falling levels of plasma oestrogen in the perimenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle and during the hormone-free interval in women taking combined oral contraceptives.Objective: The purpose of the study was to assess the connection between menstrual cycle, bleeding patterns of women with migraine and the clinical characteristics of the migraine attacks.<...

Background and aim: Polypharmacy is characteristic of endocrine conditions and patients who are satisfied and knowledgeable of their treatment have better outcomes. The aim of this study was to measure treatment satisfaction, knowledge and adherence in patients with a pituitary condition attending a Nurse-led Clinic.Methods, sample and data collection: Data were collected using a postal survey between January and March 2010 and included a total of 262 pa...

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is the third commonest chronic condition of childhood and unfortunately UK has one of the lowest percentages of children attaining good diabetes control in Europe. Department of Health has outlined recommendations to improve management of diabetes in schools and provide children with the necessary support required to achieve their maximum potential.Objective: To evaluate the provisions available in Shropshire and Po...