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ea0085p34 | Miscellaneous 1 | BSPED2022

Digitising patient information leaflets using QR codes

Mustafa Mahnoor , Regan Fiona

Background: Patient information leaflets are widely used by clinicians to reinforce and supplement information discussed during a consultation. This helps empower the patient and their family by enabling them to gain a greater understanding about their condition, investigation and/or treatment. However, despite the global increase in digital activity leaflets are still being disseminated in printed form. Accessing them online may be the more preferable option and would also mo...
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ea0085p64 | Diabetes 3 | BSPED2022

Protocol for a feasibility study and process evaluation of a psychosocially modelled diabetes education programme for young people with type 1 diabetes: the yes study

Parsons Judith , Kariyawasam Dulmini , Soukup Tayana , Sevdalis Nick , Baldellou Lopez Maria , Forde Rita , Ismail Khalida , Jones Marie , Ford-Adams Martha , Yemane Nardos , Pender Siobhan , Thomas Stephen , Murrells Trevor , Silverstein Alex , Forbes Angus

Background: Adolescence is a challenging time for people with type 1 diabetes (T1DM), associated with worsening glycaemia and disengagement with care. Educational interventions often focus on imparting diabetes-specific skills rather than attending to some of the broader psychosocial challenges young people commonly experience. To address this, we codesigned a psychosocially modelled programme of diabetes education, named ‘Youth Empowerment Skills’ (YES), with young ...
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ea0066in1.2 | (1) | BSPED2019

Dattani Mehul

Mehul Dattani is Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology based at the University College London (UCL) Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, and Specialty Lead in Endocrinology at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH). He has an active clinical practice in paediatric and adolescent Endocrinology at GOSH and University College London Hospitals (UCLH). He completed a 3-year term as Chair of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, followed ...
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ea0042oc14 | (1) | Androgens2016

Optimization of an engineered microrepressor for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer

Fioretti Flavia Marialucia , Lai Chun Fui , Powell Sue , Ali Simak , Brooke Greg N. , Bevan Charlotte

Prostate cancer is currently treated with hormonal therapies, which aim to block the production and/or action of androgens. However, tumours eventually progress to castration-resistant prostate cancer and there is a great need for new therapeutic approaches. We have designed and tested engineered repressors which could be effective in circumstances where current therapies fail. These consist of two modules: an interaction domain, which binds directly to the androgen receptor (...
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ea0042p5 | (1) | Androgens2016

Androgen pathway regulating microRNAs in prostate cancer progression and therapy

Kalofonou Foteini , Fletcher Claire , Waxman Jonathan , Bevan Charlotte

Prostate cancer is an androgen dependent malignancy that initially responds well to androgen ablation therapy. However treatment, castrate resistant prostate cancer eventually emerges. Even in that phase of the disease, the androgen receptor (AR) still seems to play a role. MicroRNAs are small (19–25nt) non-coding RNAs that modulate gene silencing through inhibition of translation and mRNA degradation. They are considered to be master regulators of gene expression and act...
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ea0059p114 | Neoplasia, cancer & late effects | SFEBES2018

The analytical validation and clinical implications of introducing a chromogranin A referral service within Scotland

Wadsworth John , Smith Karen

Background: Chromogranin A is an acidic 48 kDa glycoprotein originating from the chromaffin granules of most neuroendocrine cell types. In health chromogranin A is released as a pro-hormone together with other peptide hormones in response to stimulation. In disease larger quantities of Chromogranin A are produced by neuroendocrine derived tumours thus allowing its use as a tumour marker. Due to the different clinical scenarios for measuring Chromogranin A requesting practices ...
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ea0058p080 | Diabetes | BSPED2018

Optimal use of resources and teamwork improves glycaemic control in a multi-ethnic population-Evidence from the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA)

Nambisan Aparna K R , Fuller Fionnghuala , Reed Charlotte , Owens Mary , Digkliou Lila , O'Bierne Caroline , Jean-Jacques Davina , Boyaram Shannon , Kapila Piyusha

Introduction: Patients who have diabetes are at risk of complications, both acutely and in the long term. Although care is individualised, it may not be practical to continuously review this on an individual basis. An audit evaluating outcomes is a useful tool to reflect on multidisciplinary team management. We describe how effective use of resources led to better results in a multi-ethnic population.Population: A total of 130 children and young people w...
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ea0034se1.6 | (1) | SFEBES2014

Reproductive biology in the enlightenment: some contributions of the hunter brothers

Cook Brian

In 1807, the Hunterian museum, the first public museum in Scotland, opened at the University of Glasgow. Its contents were bequeathed by William Hunter, a graduate of the university, and included, as well as anatomy specimens, books, coins, paintings, natural history specimens, ‘curiosities from the South Seas’, minerals, fossils and so forth. A letter of 1809 stated ‘Hunter’s museum has been here for some time and drawn a considerable number of students to...
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ea0028pl8biog | Clinical Endocrinology Trust Medal Lecture | SFEBES2012

Clinical Endocrinology Trust Medal Lecture

JM Ross Richard

Richard JM Ross, Professor of Endocrinology, Faculty Academic Lead for Innovation and Head of Unit Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of Sheffield, UK AbstractRichard Ross trained in Medicine at The Royal London Hospital (1974–1979) and in Endocrinology at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London (1983–1988). He was appointed to Sheffield University in 1995 and is Professor of Endocrinology and He...
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ea0022gh1biog | The Geoffrey Harris Prize Lecture | ECE2010

Geoffrey Harris Prize Winner

Robinson Iain

Iain Robinson, UK AbstractThis prestigious prize is intended for established workers in field of basic and clinical neuroendocrinology, and is generously supported by Ipsen. This year's recipient is Professor Iain Robinson. The prize will be presented as part of the ECE 2010 opening ceremony where Professor Robinson will deliver his lecture. Professor robinson will also deliver two other lectures at fut...
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