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Awareness about diabetes and pregnancy among diabetes specialists and fellows: The YoSID diabetes and pregnancy project.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Despite evidence that pregnancy planning improves outcomes, in Italy, as in many other countries worldwide, <50% of women with diabetes prepare their pregnancy. The aim of this study was to document training and knowledge on diabetes and pregnancy (D&P) among diabetes professionals. METHODS AND RESULTS: We administered an anonymous online questionnaire, focused on diabetes and pregnancy planning, to diabetes team members. Between Nov-2017 and Jul-2018, n = 395 professionals (60% diabetes/endocrinology/internal medicine specialists, 28% fellows) completed the survey. Fifty

Medical and Psychosocial Challenges Among Patients with Hypoparathyroidism in China: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey.

PURPOSE: Hypoparathyroidism (HypoPT) is a rare endocrine disorder that is seldom encountered in routine clinical practice, and patient-repor … ore effective drugs, and 55% hoped for more insurance/financial support and access to authoritative endocrinologists. CONCLUSION: Respondents in this online survey reported substantial medical and psychosocial challenges. The findings highlight patient-perceived unmet needs-including more effective therapies, disease education, psychosocial support, and considera …

Towards a shared diagnostic approach for pediatric short stature: a Delphi consensus of the Italian Society of Pediatrics and the Italian Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology.

BACKGROUND: Short stature is a common reason for referral in pediatric practice, but significant variability exists in diagnostic approaches … nd a total of 14 statements were drafted and submitted to a panel of 39 pediatricians and pediatric endocrinologists using a two-round Delphi method conducted between February and March 2025. Consensus was defined as ≥ 80% agreement or disagreement (scores 7–9 or scores 1–3 on a 9-point Likert scale). RESULTS: In the first Delphi round, 34 out of 39 experts respon …

Rebuilding Beta-Cell Function: Advances In Replacement, Preservation And Regeneration.

Since the life-saving discovery of insulin in 1921, multiple approaches have been developed to improve long-term outcomes in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). While technological advance such as closed-loop insulin delivery systems are now well known to most endocrinologists, biological approaches to restore beta-cell mass remain less widely recognized but are rapidly evolving. Since 2021, islet transplantation has been covered by the French national health insurance system. Nevertheless, islet allotransplantation requires complex isolation procedures from brain-dead donors, limiting access…

Reducing Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: The Impact of Screening Programs and Early Disease-Modifying Treatment.

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) remains a preventable yet frequent complication at the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children, d … ow-up, and access to emerging immunotherapies. Coordinated care across primary providers, pediatric endocrinologists, and research networks is essential to advance a proactive, prevention-oriented model of pediatric T1D care.

Prevalence and Correlates of Prolonged Lapses in Physician Care Among Adults with Diabetes over 4 Years: A National Study, 2018-2022.

BACKGROUND: Optimal management of diabetes necessitates regular, longitudinal care from a dedicated provider. It is unknown how many US adul … as 1+ calendar year with zero visits to a "diabetes provider" (visits to primary care physicians or endocrinologists) over 4 years. Correlates of inadequate visits, including demographic characteristics, health coverage, and continuity in drug treatment of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia after multivariable adjustment. KEY RESULTS: MEPS' adult particip …

Elevated gamma glutamyl transferase levels as screening marker of stage 3-4 hepatic fibrosis in youth-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective chart review.

BACKGROUND: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a comorbidity of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) that can lea … dentified a positive association between GGT levels and hepatic fibrosis stages in YOT2D. Pediatric endocrinologists and primary care providers may consider incorporating GGT levels into the screening for MASLD in YOT2D patients with elevated liver enzymes. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Childhood: From Disease Heterogeneity to Personalized Care.

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) has become the most common chronic liver disease in childhood, paralleling … utic strategies. Early detection and multidisciplinary care involving pediatricians, hepatologists, endocrinologists, dietitians, and families may help reduce disease progression and the risk of long-term hepatic and cardiometabolic complications. This review summarizes current evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and ma …

Oral manifestations of endocrine disorders among patients attending the paediatric endocrinology clinic in the lagos university teaching hospital: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Paediatric endocrine disorders represent a spectrum of conditions that affect hormone synthesis, regulation and function in chil … gical care protocols and highlight the need for coordinated inter-professional management involving endocrinologists, paediatric dentists, and orthodontists.

Efficacy and Safety of Tamsulosin in the Prevention of Postoperative Urinary Retention in Hip Fractures (TamPOUR-Hip Trial): A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the etiology, functional status and short term outcome of patients with pituitary lesions (PL). METHODS: Brain or pituitary MRI reports of 3753 patients were analyzed for PL over the period of 2000 to 2007, done at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, Pakistan. MRIs with reported PL and all those ordered by Endocrinologists with or without pituitary abnormalities, were included in the analysis. This made a total of 338 (9%) MRI reports. PL were defined as pituitary tumors, cysts, haemorrhage, hypoplasia; and empty sella. Patients with these PL, were analyze…

Discontinuous Peripheral Punctate Echogenic Foci in Thyroid Nodules: A New Sonographic Pattern Suggestive of Papillary Carcinoma.

BACKGROUND: Ultrasound risk stratification systems for thyroid nodules worldwide describe different types of echogenic foci, including punct … underwent comprehensive evaluation by a multidisciplinary team, including experienced radiologists, endocrinologists, head and neck surgeons, and pathologists. The final diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination after surgical resection. RESULTS: Twenty-three thyroid nodules from 22 patients met the inclusion criteria across all participating cente …

Thyroid Nodule Experts Evaluating ChatGPT's Assessment of Thyroid Nodules Classified by the Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology.

ImportanceChatGPT has emerged as a medical resource through advanced language processing. Patients with thyroid nodules classified under The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology (TBSRTC) may use it to complement discussions with physicians.ObjectiveWe aimed to determine whether ChatGPT's recommendations on managing thyroid nodules classified by TBSRTC align with those of experienced thyroid specialists.Setting/ParticipantsA multidisciplinary panel of 5 thyroid cancer specialists, including otolaryngologists and endocrinologists, from 3 university-affiliated teaching hospitals in…

Invisible inequities in type I diabetes care in India: A multi-stakeholder qualitative study from Karnataka.

Type 1 Diabetes mellitus (T1DM) affects a substantial population in India, with significant challenges related to healthcare access and fina … -1 Diabetes Mellitus (PwT1DM) aged 5-23 years and their caregivers, 13 Healthcare providers (HCPs) -Endocrinologists, paediatricians, diabetes educators, and primary care physicians; and ten senior health officials and six Policymakers. Participants were selected using purposive sampling from both urban and rural settings across Karnataka. Data was collected over …

Could carotid artery calcifications and pulp stones be an alarm sign for diabetes mellitus? A retrospective observational study.

BACKGROUND: Carotid artery calcifications and pulpal stones are radiopaque findings that may be found accidentally in panoramic views. The r … ts is useful for early detection of carotid artery calcification and timely referral of patients to endocrinologists to prevent adverse sequelae.

Observations of teamworking in a multidisciplinary diabetic foot clinic: Bridging roles of podiatry and technology.

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is arguably the gravest complication of type 2 diabetes with high disease burden and mortality. Its complexity as a chronic disease with acute presentation necessitates rapid access to a multidisciplinary team (MDT), typically comprising vascular surgeons, endocrinologists and podiatrists. We conducted a focused ethnography of 55 (82.5 h) observations, 10 interviews with patients and several opportunistic in-situ conversations with patients and members of the care team at the multidisciplinary foot clinic of a tertiary public hospital in Singapore. In the clinic, the …

The effect of peroperative ultrasound used by the surgeon in parathyroidectomy on operation time.

PURPOSE: One of the endocrine conditions that endocrinologists see the most frequently is primary hyperparathyroidism, which is brought on by a parathyroid adenoma. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) has become the first line of treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism due to solitary parathyroid adenoma. Surgeon-performed ultrasonography (SUS), which has been found to be extremely accurate in localizing aberrant glands, has been employed preoperatively to augment the sensitivity of high-resolution ultrasonography (hUS). METHODS: Two groups were randomly created from cases that under…

The Patient Journey in Vitiligo.

BACKGROUND: Vitiligo is a chronic, non-life-threatening skin disorder characterized by depigmented macules caused by the selective loss of m … del involves a multidisciplinary unit coordinated by dermatologists and supported by psychologists, endocrinologists, and other specialists. This integrated approach addresses both clinical and psychosocial needs, facilitating timely diagnosis and personalized therapy. KEY MESSAGES: Optimizing the patient journey through structured care networks and early special …

Липид Метаболизм и статинская терапия нейродегенеративных заболеваний: эндокринный взгляд.

Справочная информация/цели: Растущий объем данных свидетельствует о наличии связи между дислипидемией и нейродегенеративными заболеваниями, подчеркивая решающую роль липидного метаболизма в здоровье центральной нервной системы. Цель нашей работы состояла в том, чтобы представить обновленную информацию по этой теме с уделением особого внимания клинической практике с эндокринологической точки зрения. Эндокринологи, будучи экспертами в области управления дислипидемиями, могут играть ключевую роль в профилактике и лечении нейродегенеративных заболеваний путем предварительной и эффективной оптимиза

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Background/aim: A growing body of evidence suggests a link between dyslipidemias and neurodegenerative diseases, highlighting the crucial role of lipid metabolism in the health of the central nervous system. The aim of our work was to provide an update on this topic, with a focus on clinical practice from an endocrinological point of view. Endocrinologists, …

Role of oral hypoglycaemic drugs in preventing complication in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and the effect of oral hypoglycaemic drugs and lifestyle modifi … total cholesterol and triglycerides. The participants were prescribed oral hypoglycaemic agents by endocrinologists. Those given empaglifazolin + metformin were in group A, empaglifazolin + linglaptin in group B, sitaglaptin + metformin in group C, metformin alone in group D and sitaglaptin alone in group E. Lifestyle modifications were advised in all the treatme …

Anemia among adult patients with diabetes attending King Abdulaziz University Hospital: A retrospective study.

The prevalence of anemia in adults with diabetes is of growing importance due to its impact on overall health and the management of diabetes … ncluded in the routine assessment of patients with diabetes. A multidisciplinary approach involving endocrinologists, hematologists, and dietitians is recommended to ensure holistic care and address all aspects of the patient's health. In addition, further research should be supported to better understand the mechanisms linking diabetes and anemia and to establish …