Endocrine Abstracts

Background: People with Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) were identified as a vulnerable group by the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence our aim was to evaluate the incidence of COVID-19, and associated adrenal crisis (AC) in people with PAI in the UK.Methods: A prospective observational study of patients with PAI was performed between January-June 2022. Participants were recruited via the Addison’s Disease Self Help Group. Diagnos...

Background: People wanting to access gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) as part of gender affirming treatments are increasing in number and often face long waiting lists. Nationally there is often limited and inconsistent endocrine support for this group. As a result people often feel unsupported and confused in their treatment journey. (In 2019 we set up a dedicated endocrine clinic within the Grampian GIC (gender identity clinic), with the specific remit to see all peop...

Background: The National Patient Safety Alert (2020) and introduction of the NHS Steroid Emergency Card has led to the development of guidelines, publications and patient information, aiming to improve safety and management of adrenal insufficiency and prevention of adrenal crisis. Health Education England (HEE), ‘Plain English’ and NHS England guidance recommends patient information is accessible and clear to a broad range of people, to ensure patients are fully awa...

Childhood cancer survivors are a growing population. Lifelong endocrine follow up is essential for brain tumour and bone marrow transplant survivors who received radiotherapy. Patients attending the ‘late effects’ clinic have investigations coordinated with an annual appointment including endocrine bloods, urine protein:creatinine ratio, blood pressure and weight. The Covid-19 pandemic necessitated appointments to be telephone. Patients were asked to arrange their an...