Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction and background: Diabetes Mellites is a complex metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia. Celiac disease & T1DM are immune-mediated diseases that share common susceptibility factors notably HLA genetics. AITD and T1DM are two common autoimmune diseases that can occur concomitantly. It has been proposed that a complex genetic basis together with multiple nongenetic factors make a variable contribution to the pathogenesis of T1DM and AITD. NICE ...

A provisional diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with normal blood pressure and echocardiogram was made in a 58 years old man. He described ‘funny turns’ on standing during which he would become sweaty, tremulous with palpitations and headache and facial flushing preceded by pallor. The patient was otherwise fit and healthy with a BMI of 27.3 kg/m2; he used to drink about 15 pints of beer per week and smoke 11 cigarettes daily for the last 40 year...

Background: Disorders of sexual development (DSD) are estimated to occur in every 1 in 4500 births. This project builds upon previous work by the authors to explore the knowledge and management of paediatric junior doctors in a single deanery. The majority of junior doctors stated that they would seek the advice and explanation of paediatric consultant. We therefore attempted to qualify the knowledge and management strategies of the region-wide consultant body with regards to ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine conditions affecting women of reproductive age. Recent studies have shown several long term comorbidities associated with PCOS, thus making it essential that all physicians, regardless of training and specialty, understand and empower women with PCOS to adopt evidence-based behavioral changes. This study set out to establish an understanding of evidence-based lifestyle management of PCOS and the current pract...

Objective: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine conditions affecting women of reproductive age. Current estimates place the condition as more common than Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Recent studies have shown several long term comorbidities associated with PCOS, thus making it essential that all physicians, regardless of training and speciality, understand and empower women with PCOS to adopt evidence-based behavioural changes. This study se...

Introduction: Following the introduction of best practice tariffs for paediatric diabetes, there are now clear guidelines that paediatric units should be able to provide 24 h medical cover and advice for diabetes children. This is a challenge most paediatric diabetes units are struggling to meet with mainly due to limited availability of consultant and diabetic nurse cover. Currently in most hospitals this responsibility lies with the on call registrars. Previous studies in th...

Introduction: Disorders of sexual development (DSDs) are estimated to occur in 1 in 4500 births. This potentially represents one baby born every other day in the UK. We aim to explore how Mersey foundation and paediatric trainees deal with newborn babies with possible DSD and identify if there is a need for further training in this subject.Methods: An online survey composed of 10 questions was distributed amongst foundation and paediatric trainees in Mer...