Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0044p69 | Clinical biochemistry | SFEBES2016

Evaluating the feasibility of using simulation to teach junior doctors the management of endocrine emergencies

Hutchinson Kate , Gunganah Kirun , Ladwa Meera , Gelding Susan

Background: Endocrine emergencies such as hyponatraemia and hypercalcaemia commonly present during unselected medical on-call. However, in our hospital a questionnaire survey of trainees revealed lack of confidence and preparedness in managing endocrine emergencies. 18 trainees responded (12 Foundation Year 1 (FY1), 1 Foundation Year 2 (FY2), 5 Core Medical trainees (CT1) reporting lack of confidence and preparedness in managing endocrine emergencies. 76.92% of FY1 doctors fel...

ea0077p205 | Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes | SFEBES2021

Assessing and Improving junior doctors’ knowledge and confidence in managing Diabetes Mellitus in the end-of-life setting

Tansey David J. , Tiernan Eoin , Moran Carla

An anonymised online survey was created to evaluate junior doctor’s competency and confidence with decision-making scenarios in managing patients with diabetes at the end-of-life. 26 doctors working at the Beacon Hospital completed the online survey. A structured education programme was then delivered to the junior doctors where the critical information pertaining to the management of diabetes at the end-of-life was discussed, based on the ABCD 2011 and Diabetes UK 2013 a...

ea0045oc9.1 | Oral Communications 9- Nurses | BSPED2016

A review of junior doctors’ knowledge of the management of newborn disorders of sexual development

Alsaffar Hussain , Turner Lucy , Odedun Rebecca , Giri Dinesh , Edwards Zoe , Blair Jo , Kenny Simon , Senniappan Senthil , McAndrew Fiona , Das Urmi

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...

ea0045p6 | Bone | BSPED2016

Awareness of Vitamin D supplementation guidelines among the junior doctors at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff

Sakamudi Jayabharathi , Abdulkader Huda , Vander voort Judith

Background: The prevalence of childhood vitamin D deficient rickets in the UK is rising due to lack of sun exposure. The Department of Health, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have devised guidelines on vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy, breastfeeding and childhood. A recent Government initiative, Healthy Start vitamins allow access to free vitamin D for women and children from low-i...

ea0094p216 | Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes | SFEBES2023

Junior doctor knowledge and awareness of management strategies for inpatients with diabetes and moderate/severe frailty

Lwin Hnin , Fazil Mohamed , Thottungal Kevin , Thomas Anu , Aftab Faseeha , Tun HayMar , Saeed Sadaf , Davitadze Meri , Gallagher Alison , Higgins Kath , Melson Eka

Introduction: unior doctors (JDs) are important part of the multidisciplinary team when managing people admitted with diabetes and frailty. Several guidelines have recommended a target HbA1c of between 7.0-8.5% for this group of people with diabetes. We aimed to assess junior doctors’ knowledge and awareness of management guidelines for people with diabetes and moderate/severe frailty.Methods: Survey was conducted a...

ea0039ep27 | Diabetes | BSPED2015

Junior KICk-OFF – teaching and health care profession working in partnership to develop diabetes education

Hudson Terry , Knowles Julie , Price Kath , Tomlinson Jane , Ainsworth Kerry

Background: Structured education should be appropriate to the learning styles of participants. Health professionals and experts in education worked together to develop KICk-OFF for 11–16 year olds and similar experience has now been used in the development of Junior KICk-OFF for Key Stage (KS) 1 (4–7 years) and KS2 (7–11 years).Method: The KICk-OFF team developed the curricula with input from teachers and an academic educationalist. Sectio...

ea0039p5 | (1) | BSPED2015

Junior KICk-OFF (kids in control of food)-developing structured education for primary school age children

Knowles Julie , Price Kath , Hudson Terry , Herbert Jane , Elahi Farah R

Background: Currently there are no evaluated diabetes teaching packages for primary school age children which meet their learning needs, styles and are delivered by trained educators. Sheffield children’s Hospital produced and tested, as a randomized controlled trial (RCT), the KICk-OFF course for 11–16 year olds. This 5-day course based on carbohydrate counting and insulin dose adjustment showed significant improvement in HbA1c (9 mmol/mol, 0.8%) for those with poor...

ea0081s19.3 | Systemic cues mediating neuroendocrine regulation of food intake and metabolism | ECE2022

Central impact of growth hormone GH-axis negative feedback and metabolic function

Junior Jose Donato

Growth hormone (GH) responsive cells are extensively distributed in the brain, including in neurons of the arcuate nucleus (ARH) and ventromedial nucleus (VMH) of the hypothalamus, areas that control food intake, energy expenditure and blood glucose levels. However, the functional role of central GH signaling for energy and glucose homeostasis has not been unveiled yet. We generated mice lacking GH receptor (GHR) in multiple neuronal populations to investigate whether central ...

ea0063p890 | Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism 3 | ECE2019

Auto immune hypoglycemia in individuals with type 1 diabetes, from a patient case report

Louzolo-Kimbembe Rolly Junior , Mghari Ghizlane El , Ansari Nawal El

Introduction: Hypoglycemia is a severe complication of diabetes mellitus characterized by blood sugar levels lower than 0.7 g/L in individuals with diabetes. Several symptoms can be related to hypoglycemia and severe cases can be lethal. Individuals with type 1 diabetes and on insulin therapy may also experience hypoglycemic episodes but their frequency and late occurrence might indicate the presence of autoantibodies to insulin, if no other causes suggest otherwise. This cond...

ea0070aep551 | General Endocrinology | ECE2020

TNF-α induces hyperpolarization in agrp neurons without affecting pomc neurons of the arcuate nucleus

Chaves Fernanda , Frazao Renata , Donato Junior José

Neurons expressing the agouti-related protein (AgRP) and the pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) are part of the central system responsible for regulating energy balance and food intake. The hypothalamus is sensitive to changes in the inflammatory state. Either high-grade inflammation (e.g., caused by sepsis) or low-grade inflammation (caused by obesity) disturbs the hypothalamic function via inflammatory cytokines. Understanding how these cytokines interact and regulate the circuits ...