Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0023p24 | (1) | BSPED2009

Age at menarche and pubertal education in the London Borough of Islington

Prentice Philippa , Raine Joseph

There is data suggesting that puberty is starting earlier than in previous generations. However, there is minimal information on menarche and its management in UK primary schools. We present a population study, performed in Islington: a London borough with wide ethnic diversity, conducted using written questionnaires to all primary schools. Data collected included: information on menarche, provision and disposal of sanitary towels and teaching on puberty. 22 (50%) replies were...

ea0033p46 | (1) | BSPED2013

‘Bridging The Gap’: improving glycaemic control for children of African descent in London

Pichierri Jennifer , Hindmarsh Peter

Children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes treated at University College Hospital London (UCLH) from an African background have poorer glycaemic control compared to the British population (British mean HbA1c 7.8 (0.1), African mean HbA1c 9.4 (0.5) P<0.001).Haemoglobin A1c is an element of the haemoglobin to which glucose is bound. The ideal range is between 6.5 and 7.5% and is considered to represent good glycaemic control. Patients who p...

ea0031p341 | Steroids | SFEBES2013

An audit of adrenal venous sampling at University College Hospital, London

Rathore Ali , Garg Anukul , Conway Gerard

Introduction: Adrenal venous sampling (AVS) is the reference standard test to differentiate between unilateral and bilateral adrenal diseases in patients with primary hyperaldosteronism. Current Endocrine society guidelines recommend AVS in all cases of primary hyperaldosteronism where surgery is desirable and practical. However, this procedure is technically challenging and failure rate is high.Aims: The aim of this audit was to evaluate success rate of...

ea0066oc7.7 | Oral Communications 7 | BSPED2019

Paediatric Type 2 diabetes in a single centre in East London in the period 2009–2018

Giuffrida Anna , Gevers Evelien

Background: The incidence of Paediatric type 2 diabetes is increasing, especially in areas of deprivation.Aim: To describe the cohort of CYP with T2D in Royal London Hospital over the period 2009–2018.Methods: Retrospective analysis of patient cohort.Results: Number of new patients doubled from 2.6/year in 2009–2013 to 5.3/year in 2014–2018. Prevalence in our cohort is 7.5% (national average of...

ea0090p73 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Paediatric Type 2 Diabetes in a single centre in East London in the period 2008-2018

Abdelhameed Farah , Giuffrida Anna , Thorp Ben , Moorthy Myuri , Gevers Evelien

Objective: Incidence of paediatric type 2 diabetes appears to be increasing. We describe our cohort of paediatric type 2 diabetes at Barts Health NHS Trust in East London (UK) over the period 2008-2018 to gain insight in incidence, complications and outcomes.Methods: Retrospective cohort study. Data collection from Twinkle (electronic database for diabetes) and paper notes.Results: Fourty patients (25 female) were diagnosed with T2...

ea0051oc7.7 | Oral Communications 7 | BSPED2017

Role of Degludec in improving diabetes outcomes in young people - An observational study from Young Diabetes Connections (YDC) Network, London

Nambisan Aparna K R , Fredriksen Samantha , Rowland Amy , Morrow Hannah , Castro-Gonzalez Marie , Ajzensztejn Michal , Hulse Tony , Lawrence Joanna , Shamekh Ahmed , Ford-Adams Martha , Chapman Simon

Introduction: YDC is a partnership of four hospital trusts;Kings College Hospital, Princess Royal University Hospital, Lewisham University Hospital and Evelina London Children’s Hospital,caring for a total of 492 children and young people with diabetes. Most young people are on conventional long acting insulin (Levemir and Glargine), but increasingly, poorly controlled patients (HbA1C>100 mmol/mol) with high admission rates are being switched to insulin Degludec due t...

ea0081p607 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2022

An audit of management of severe hyperlipidaemia in secondary and primary care services in greater london area

Sharma Bhavna , Fatima Anees

Hyperlipidaemia services in the UK are guided by National Guidance for Lipid Management for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Our audit studied a total of 71 patients in primary and secondary care in the greater London area with total Cholesterol levels greater than 7.5 mmols/l. In patients admitted to hospital (n=22); 27.8% patients were ITU admissions with 56% being under surgical team for acute pancreatitis. Only 45.4% of these patients we...

ea0059p071 | Clinical practice, governance &amp; case reports | SFEBES2018

Review of the reasons cited by GPs who refuse to prescribe medications recommended by the London gender identity clinic

Legge Rebecca MacGregor

Introduction: Transgender medicine is a rapidly expanding field and GPs have historically played a vital role in prescribing hormones therapies for those with gender incongruence. Despite this, some GPs are refusing to prescribe medication recommended by the Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) in London. This problem is persisting despite the GMC guidance that prescribing is the GPs responsibility. The aim of this audit was to establish reasons why GPs are refusing and if there were ...

ea0015oc15 | Reproduction | SFEBES2008

Evaluation of the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its treatment in a West London pregnant population

Salmasi Huda , Banerjee Anita , Donaldson Mandy , Wren Alison M

Vitamin D deficiency is a particular concern in pregnancy as it can affect both mother and infant, with problems lasting into childhood. A high prevalence of deficiency during pregnancy has been reported among known risk groups. Current guidelines on supplementing pregnant women are conflicting, with universal replacement recommended by the Department of Health but not supported by NICE guidelines. We aimed to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in a West London p...

ea0095p92 | Bone 2 | BSPED2023

Evaluation of MRI screening practices for foramen magnum stenosis in achondroplasia patients at Evelina London Children’s Hospital

Elsharkasi Huda , Cheung Moira , GilbeyCross Robyn , Snow Emma , Regan Fiona , Cocca Alessandra

Background: Achondroplasia, the most common skeletal dysplasia, carries a highest risk of developing foramen magnum stenosis (FMS), particularly in young children, leading to cervicomedullary compression and potentially fatal outcomes. Early detection of spinal cord changes through routine MRI screening can help reducing the morbidity and mortality in this population. Considering recent evidence, the bone team at Evelina London Children’s Hospital impleme...