Baseline ALT levels as a marker of glycemic response to treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists
Conclusions Elevated baseline transaminase values and decreased transaminase levels during follow-up are associated to a favorable glycemic response to GLP-1 RAs. (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - April 22, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Kocher-Debré-Semelaigne's syndrome: A case report
Publication date: Available online 23 April 2016 Source:Endocrinología y Nutrición (English Edition) Author(s): Ignacio Jiménez Varo, María González Lavandeira, Macarena Huesa Andrade, María Dolores Falcón Neyra, Emilio García García (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - April 22, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Glucose-responsive insulin delivery systems
Publication date: Available online 23 April 2016 Source:Endocrinología y Nutrición (English Edition) Author(s): Mercedes Rigla Cros (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - April 22, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Ulnar length as an alternative to height in the management of osteoporosis
Publication date: Available online 23 April 2016 Source:Endocrinología y Nutrición (English Edition) Author(s): Georgios Kyriakos, Alfonso Vidal-Casariego, Lourdes Victoria Quiles-Sánchez, Alicia Calleja-Fernández, Isidoro Cano-Rodríguez (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - April 22, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Coexistence of thyroid hormone resistance syndrome, pituitary adenoma and Graves’ disease
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Endocrinología y Nutrición (English Edition), Volume 63, Issue 3 Author(s): Ana María Ramos-Leví, José Carlos Moreno, Cristina Álvarez-Escolá, Nerea Lacámara, Maria Carmen Montañez (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 22, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia in subjects with type 1 diabetes. Results of an online survey in a diabetes web site
Conclusions Our study shows that the rate of IAH using an online survey is similar (25%) to that previously reported in other geographical areas, increases with diabetes duration, and identifies subjects prone to severe hypoglycaemia. (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 22, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Health care of pregnant women with diabetes in Spain: Approach using a questionnaire
Conclusions Care of women with PGD has a fair coverage with PDU, but significant deficits still exist, for instance, in preconception clinic and CSII. However, organization of care for women with GD appears to be adequate. There are aspects in need of improvement such as integration of diabetes educators and coordination with primary care for postpartum reclassification. (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 21, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: Indications and design
Publication date: Available online 17 March 2016 Source:Endocrinología y Nutrición (English Edition) Author(s): Ana Zugasti Murillo, Fermín Estremera Arévalo, Estrella Petrina Jáuregui In recent years, there has been growing interest in diet low in FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) as an important mainstay in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This model of diet was developed by a multidisciplinary team from the Monash University in Melbourne and became well-known after the publication of a study in 2008 showing that dietary FODMAPs acted as caus...
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 17, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Benefits of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in type 1 diabetes. Is there any doubt?
Publication date: Available online 17 March 2016 Source:Endocrinología y Nutrición (English Edition) Author(s): María Asunción Martínez-Brocca (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 17, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Prediabetes and coronary artery disease: Outcome after revascularization procedures
Conclusions Prediabetes, as determined by HbA1c (5.7–6.5%), is not associated with long-term adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with CAD and PCI. (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 17, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Lipid changes and their relationship with vitamin D levels in children under 18 years with type 1 diabetes
Conclusions Patients in our population with vitamin D deficiency had higher TG levels. Long-term follow-up should be performed to understand the potential impact of such levels on diabetes-related complications. (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 17, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Relationship between dietary calcium intake and adiposity in female adolescents
Conclusions Dietary calcium intake and, to a lesser extent, consumption of dairy products are inversely related to total and abdominal adiposity, and also to the prevalence of overweight in this group of adolescents. (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 13, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Hypothyroidism and protein-losing enteropathy: A case report
Publication date: Available online 11 March 2016 Source:Endocrinología y Nutrición (English Edition) Author(s): Irene Berges-Raso, Ismael Capel, Assumpta Caixàs, Roser Trallero, Mercedes Rigla (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 13, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Care and economic impact of thyroid ultrasound examination at single visits to endocrinology clinics (the ETIEN 1 study)
Conclusions Thyroid US examination in a single endocrine appointment allows for decreasing the number of both second endocrine acts and thyroid US examinations performed at the radiology department, thus reducing the number of unnecessary clinic visits and promoting considerable economic savings. (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 13, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Two decades of growth hormone treatment in adulthood
Publication date: Available online 8 March 2016 Source:Endocrinología y Nutrición (English Edition) Author(s): Jordi Mesa, Carlos del Pozo (Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion)
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - March 10, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research